Gov. Chris Gregoire will help local companies reach international goals during her upcoming trade mission to China and Vietnam this fall. From Sept. 13 to Sept. 24, Gregoire will travel to Asia with representatives from 50 small and medium-sized businesses to create new export opportunities for the state …
PIONEER: Former Harborview Board of Trustees president reflects on a life of ‘firsts’
The pervasive discrimination toward minorities during the 50s was what inspired Violet “Vi” Mar to get involved with mainstream organizations …
Vietnamese refugee forgoes vacation to volunteer in the Gulf Coast and sees pieces of his past
Instead of spending his vacation on a beach somewhere, Thao Tran, a Vietnamese refugee and staff assistant to Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, went to the Gulf Coast to see its present condition and volunteer. What he experienced there has affected him profoundly …
Kisara Nishimoto is Miss Seafair 2010–2011
On July 31, Kisara Nishimoto was crowned the 61st Miss Seafair based on her academic achievement, community involvement, public speaking, and creative expression. Nishimoto represented the Japanese Community of Seattle. […]
61st Annual Seafair Torchlight Parade dazzles with diversity
On Saturday, July 31, thousands of Seattleites showed their pride at Seafair. With Apolo Ohno serving as grand marshal of the parade, community floats made their way down the street, showcasing what makes each respective community great.
A Muslim minority finds a home in the Pacific Northwest
Thirty-five thousand feet above San Francisco, Rozina Babul recounted the story of her life — one not unlike those of the 15 million Shia Ismaili Muslims
ID Buddhist temple engulfed in flames as scared residents lose their homes
Around 12:06 a.m. on July 8, a fire woke up and scared residents in a century-old, mixed-used building at 1007 S. Weller St.
Is spanking ever OK?
It’s been many years since Wendy Leung’s parents last struck her with a bamboo stick, but the memories remain with her today.
Mom impossible to shop for? The answer lies in her zodiac sign
Rat mom (1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972) – Rat mom is quick-witted, inquisitive, and hardworking. She is an opportunist and always pays attention to small details.
Lessons from Mom
“The most important thing my mom taught me was to study hard.” — Grace Tong (mom) …
“The best thing my mom taught me was how to lead a healthy life.” — Michelle Zhou (daughter)
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