The 2020 census shows that Washington state has over 470,000 eligible Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters. In King County alone, AAPI citizens of voting age constitute a hefty 14% of the electorate which means on Nov. 2, we have a strong say on who enters public office and what causes those officials choose to espouse.
Kim is NAPCA’s new president, CEO
The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) announced on Oct. 22 the appointment of David L. Kim as its new president and Chief Executive Officer. “We are excited to […]
Nguyen is youngest OCA executive director
On Nov. 1, Thu Nguyen will make history as the youngest ever executive director of OCA–Asian Pacific American Advocates and the first Vietnamese American to serve in that role. The […]
Ruan serves aboard Navy warship in Everett
Petty Officer 3rd Class Yingshi Ruan, a native of Bellevue, serves the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Sampson in Everett, as an aviation support equipment technician. Ruan joined the Navy […]
Shah appointed to Seattle Redistricting Commission
Neelima Shah was one of four community members appointed in October by Seattle’s mayor and the City Council to serve on the Seattle Redistricting Commission. The body is responsible for […]
Dining out? Be vaccinated or show a negative COVID test in King County
Customers are now required to verify full vaccination status or a negative test to participate in outdoor public events of 500 or more people, and indoor entertainment and recreational establishments and events, such as live music, performing arts, gyms, restaurants, and bars.
Gary Locke keynotes anti-hate summit
“The strength of America is our diversity of people, ethnicities, cultures, languages, religions—this is the secret sauce of our dynamism and resilience,” said former Gov. Gary Locke in a speech last week.
SPL hours and services
The Seattle Public Library (SPL) wants your input on when you want your neighborhood library to be open.
Mayoral candidates Bruce Harrell and Lorena Gonzalez split over style
By Mahlon Meyer Northwest Asian Weekly Two candidates for mayor, each emphasizing an ability to lead a heavily-troubled city and police force out of the pandemic, squared off last week […]
Umair Shah fights personal and public health calamities
Here is a man who has taken on the burdens of many. And despite the chaos around him manages to remain composed and on task. Umair Shah tells the story of his life despite repeated interruptions, and he models the kind of calm intensity that Washingtonians have become familiar with since he took over as secretary of the department of health in December 2020.
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