By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Amazon withdrew stockings carrying image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha from its website within two days after upset Hindus protested, calling it “highly inappropriate.” President […]
Washington legislators tackle homelessness for those on aid
By AHMED NAMATALLA Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state lawmakers are advancing a measure that would prohibit landlords from turning away tenants that rely on federal housing assistance, Social […]
Strickland seeking common ground
By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY She’s new on the job, but she’s no rookie. “Even though I haven’t lived in Seattle recently, it’s not as though this is a […]
The Port of Seattle reconfigures its approach to diversity
By Joshua Holland NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Thanks to companies like Amazon and Microsoft, when most people think of jobs in the Seattle area, their minds frequently turn to technology. But […]
ECCC gives minority business owners a voice
By Janice Nesamani NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY In January 2018, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced a $1.4 million grant to promote small businesses in ‘historically disenfranchised communities in Seattle.’ The Ethnic Chamber […]
Micro business loans
By Carolyn Bick NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY When she opened her first restaurant more than 10 years ago, Taylor Hoang didn’t have to take out a loan. But, in her 20 […]
New Consul General of the Republic of South Korea
Hyung-jong Lee is the new Consul General of the Republic of South Korea in Seattle. He arrived in Seattle two months ago from Seoul, where he recently served as the […]
Diplomacy Day at Rotary Club of Seattle
On Feb. 21, the Seattle Rotary Club held its annual Diplomacy Day at the Westin Seattle. Over 200 guests attended the luncheon and several Consul Generals attended, including the Consul […]
ICHS Lunar New Year 5K
ICHS held its 3rd Annual Lunar New Year 5K Walk & Run on Feb. 25. Prior to the walk, there was a dog costume contest, a lion dance performance, and […]
Lunar New Year stamp
The U.S. Postal Service dedicated the Year of the Dog Forever stamp last month — the 11th of 12 stamps in the Celebrating Lunar New Year series. Larry Muñoz, acting […]
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