Brad Owen is stepping down as our state’s lieutenant governor, and six candidates are competing to fill Owen’s seat. Three of the candidates have ties to the Asian Pacific Islander (API) community.
CAPAA seeks diverse applicants to serve on commission
The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) has an advisory board made up of 12 governor-appointed commissioners representing the state’s diverse Asian Pacific American communities. CAPAA is […]
First-ever state review of racist geographic names
OLYMPIA — Sen. Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) has initiated a review of all ethnically and racially offensive geographic names in Washington state. “We can’t change the past, but we can change […]
Victory for Vashon landmark Mukai House and Garden
Culminating a multi-year struggle, an April 4 decision by the Washington State Court of Appeals effectively transferred full legal ownership of the Mukai House and Garden back to the Friends […]
Murray announces engagement plan for King Street Station
SEATTLE — Mayor Ed Murray announced on April 13 a public engagement plan to visualize how the city can begin to transform the upper floors of King Street Station […]
Tacoma Mayor defends her city-funded trip to Asia
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland says her recent trip to Asia was meant to boost foreign investment in the city, but critics say it shows she supports […]
Congratulations to Tim Otani, Vice President & External Affairs Manager for Union Bank, for receiving the 2016 Bob Santos Leadership in Sustainability Award from InterIm CDA.
Tim Otani has been a great ‘behind the scenes’ supporter and member of the Nisei Veterans Committee (NVC) Foundation. Tim is a prime example of a community leader that ‘walks […]
Trashion Fashion 2016 — NWAW’s Fashion Design Contest
THE OBJECTIVE: Design an outfit or garment that incorporates recycled materials and/or NWAW/Seattle Chinese Post newspapers. Entries due {July 8} Trashion Show {July 16} TO ENTER, SEND: — Your name, […]
Oregon governor assigns Minoru Yasui Day
After being unanimously approved by both houses of the Oregon legislature, on March 28, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown signed House Bill 4009 marking Minoru Yasui Day in Oregon in perpetuity.
APIs tackle mental health stigma
Suicide. A chilling word, yet meaningless until it affects you directly. Suicide became meaningful for me when a close friend and fraternity brother, Jesse, could no longer cope with his depression, and ended his life.
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