Community News – Page 399

Ladies in red

March 4, 2019 By Admin

The female members of the Rotary Club of Seattle wore red in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The event was held on Feb. 6 at the Hyatt Olive 8, […]

USA Gymnastics names Leung new CEO, president

March 4, 2019 By Admin

Li Li Leung was named as the new president and CEO of U.S.A. Gymnastics in February. The organization has struggled since revelations that its long-time team doctor, Larry Nassar, had […]

2019 Northwest Flower & Garden Festival

March 4, 2019 By Admin

This year’s Northwest Flower & Garden Festival, held Feb. 20-24, showcased over 20 display gardens. This year’s theme was “Gardens of the World” and five exhibitors were awarded gold medals, […]

The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce held its annual Lunar New Year dinner on Feb. 21. Three-hundred-sixty people attended the event at Seattle’s China Harbor Restaurant, including Seattle Deputy […]

Rep. Cindy Ryu tackles ethical issues with facial recognition

March 2, 2019 By Admin

By Emma Scher WNPA Olympia News Bureau Washington state may impose restrictions on law enforcement’s use of facial recognition technology. House Bill 1654 would require state and local government agencies […]

Senate passes bill prohibiting citizenship- or immigration-based discrimination

March 2, 2019 By Admin

By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY OLYMPIA — The Washington Senate voted 29-20 on Feb. 26, passing a bill to prohibit discrimination based on citizenship or immigration status. Senate Bill 5165, […]

New Ruth Woo internship

March 1, 2019 By Admin

By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY SEATTLE — Mayor Jenny Durkan announced on Feb. 27 the creation of a new Office of the Mayor internship to honor Seattle civil rights hero […]

Hung eyes Superior Court judge seat

February 28, 2019 By Ruth Bayang

His name is Jimmy Hung and he’s seeking an appointment to the King County Superior Court bench.

40th anniversary of NBA championship

February 25, 2019 By Admin

Surviving members of the 1978-79 SuperSonics returned to Seattle for a 40th year anniversary reunion of their NBA championship. Former Governor Gary Locke welcomed the team at Chihuly Gardens on […]

Van running for Renton City Council

February 25, 2019 By Admin

Kim-Khanh Van, an attorney and married mother of two, is running for a Renton City Council seat. A refugee from Vietnam, Van said she is running “because I want to […]