NEW YORK (AP) — Elaine Chao’s record at the Labor Department suggests she’d have a light hand when it comes to safety regulation as transportation secretary and would seek to […]
State representative receives lifetime achievement award
By Tim Gruver Northwest Asian Weekly Having served Washington’s district 37 for nearly 18 years, Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos will be one of eight people to receive a lifetime achievement […]
Making a difference as citizen Locke
By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly We’ve known him as Ambassador Gary Locke. We’ve known him as the governor of Washington state. Now, Locke has quietly been pursuing his latest […]
BLOG: My family affairs — A journey to Hong Kong marked by sadness and loss
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly “You have to be in Hong Kong in early November,” my brother said, when he called me from Texas in late September. So I […]
The law caught up with me and I served my time
By Ruth Bayang I was summoned to Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent on Nov. 28 and Nov. 29 for jury duty. I really wanted to use the line, “I […]
Bill Gates plays in global online tournament
Some of the world’s best bridge players played against each other in a three-day Online Bridge World Cup from Oct. 31–Nov 2. Bill Gates was on the USA-BBO (Bridge Base […]
Seattle JACL grant
The Seattle JACL was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Robert Chinn Foundation on Oct. 10 to stage a two-day workshop for young leaders in 2017. The grant was a […]
Delta hosts Asia Appreciation night
Delta Air Lines Asia Specialty Sales hosted an appreciation night on Nov. 10 at Palisade Restaurant in Seattle. It was an event in which it brought together its Seattle partners […]
Filipino American shortstop lifts Cubs in World Series
Addison Russell, the Chicago Cubs’ shortstop, helped his team end a 108-year title drought via a thrilling 8-7 win against the Cleveland Indians on Nov. 2. Born to a Filipino […]
Donations to three community groups
Former governors Chris Gregoire and Gary Locke awarded $72,000 to three community organizations — Kin On, Seattle Chinese Garden, and Wing Luke Museum. The funds were a benefit of last […]