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Microsoft’s Harry Shum is leaving

November 25, 2019 By Admin

Microsoft said on Nov. 13 that Harry Shum, the executive vice president in charge of its artificial intelligence and research group, is leaving the company in early 2020. Kevin Scott, […]

TAPSgiving

November 25, 2019 By Admin

Members of Taiwanese American Professionals – Seattle (TAP-SEA) held their annual TAPSgiving on Nov. 10 — a pre-Thanksgiving celebration. Approximately 50 attendees enjoyed turkey, chicken, pasta, and other delicious foods […]

Zhao Shuzen Oscar buzz

November 25, 2019 By Admin

Chinese star Zhao Shuzhen is earning Oscar buzz for her work as the matriarch Nai Nai in “The Farewell” — she plays a grandmother with a terminal cancer diagnosis of […]

Portland elects first Asian City Councilmember

November 25, 2019 By Admin

Voters in Portland, Maine elected the first Asian American to serve on the City Council. Tae Chong, 50, emigrated in 1976 from South Korea with his two older brothers and […]

Charlene Grinolds: What drives her to serve her community

November 22, 2019 By Admin

“Live in the present and leave this life with no regrets.” That is the personal motto of Northwest Asian Weekly Top Contributor honoree Charlene Grinolds.

ISRD election winners

November 21, 2019 By Admin

The 2019 International Special Review District (ISRD) Board said 160 ballots were cast in its election on Nov. 19. Community members voted in three new board members. The winners are: […]

A study in contrasts: Do Chinatown projects get equal scrutiny?

November 21, 2019 By Admin

Are all building projects in the boundaries of the Chinatown-International District (ID) required to provide a community outreach report to the International Special Review District (ISRD)?

Norman Mineta documentary screening

November 18, 2019 By Admin

The University of Washington hosted a special event with Norman Mineta on Nov. 10, featuring a special screening of the documentary, “Norman Mineta and His Legacy: An American Story.” In […]

Kshama Sawant wins re-election

November 18, 2019 By Admin

Kshama Sawant declared victory against challenger Egan Orion in a tight Seattle City Council race for the District 3 seat. Orion, who lost by 1,500 votes, conceded on Nov. 12. […]

Remembering the Vietnam War

November 18, 2019 By Admin

Participants got to learn more about how South Vietnamese immigrants remember the Vietnam War through stories and love songs. The event was held on Nov. 10 at Langston Hughes Performing […]