Community News – Page 597

Feast Buffet opens to a big crowd

August 17, 2015 By Admin

Feast Buffet, located at 485 Renton Center Way in Renton, had its opening this past July. The restaurant can seat 500 people, with a separate banquet room and a karaoke […]

First CDSMP class graduates

August 17, 2015 By Admin

The Washington State Chinese Cancer Network Association (WSCCNA) has been collaborating with Kin On Community Care Network to offer the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) workshop for members and friends […]

Iwakuma pitches no-hitter

August 17, 2015 By Admin

In a rare feat, Hisashi Iwakuma pitched the the fifth no-hitter in Mariners franchise history on August 12 at Safeco Field. The Mariners defeated the Baltimore Orioles 3-0. Iwakuma walked […]

Inslee leads trade mission to Korea and Japan

August 14, 2015 By Admin

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Aug.7 that he’s leaving at the end of the month for a 9-day trade mission to Korea and Japan. Inslee will […]

Student quartet hits big league with Beatles tribute performance

August 14, 2015 By Admin

Musicians from Skyline High School in Sammamish will be joining professional actors on stage. Chinese American student Jenny Yang will perform as the quartet’s first violinist for “In My Life […]

Mike Fong is Murray’s new chief of staff — Highest-ranking Chinese American in mayoral staff

August 14, 2015 By Admin

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Mike Fong has been appointed as Mayor Ed Murray’s Chief of Staff, who will plan and oversee the daily operations of the mayor’s office. […]

Hookah lounge advocates fight back

August 13, 2015 By Admin

By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly It was standing room only at Monday afternoon’s Seattle City Council meeting, moderated by Councilmember Tim Burgess. The majority present was there to protest […]

Viet Wah MLK location closes

August 13, 2015 By Admin

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly At the end of the day on Sunday, Aug. 9, Viet Wah Superfoods was permanently closed for business at the location on 6040 Martin […]

Doctor, lawyer…but why not firefighter? — Firefighter opportunities available in Seattle

August 13, 2015 By Admin

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Preston Bhang is a pioneer in the city of Seattle. He was the first Korean American firefighter for the Seattle Fire Department. Bhang retired […]

Welcome, Dean Tuan!

August 10, 2015 By Admin

There was a reception to meet Mia Tuan, the incoming Dean of the College of Education at the University of Washington, July 20 at the Nagomi Teahouse in the International […]