Community News – Page 624

Consul General of India visits Seattle

January 26, 2015 By Admin

The Washington State and India Trade Relations Action Committee took part in a luncheon

Keeping the name but changing the meaning — How King County changed its own history and honored MLK

January 23, 2015 By Admin

When researching the history of King County, it gave our staff the shivers. The historical documents reveal a beautiful tribute to a beautiful man.

Arrests, officer injured in Seattle police protests

January 23, 2015 By Admin

AP Wire Service SEATTLE (AP) — At least six people have been arrested and a Seattle police officer suffered a leg injury as protesters chanting “black lives matter” disrupted traffic […]

Conquering loneliness in old age

January 23, 2015 By Admin

If loneliness is the fear for old age, what can a community do to fight back?

Help with health insurance enrollment

January 23, 2015 By Admin

In response to a call for help from the White House to reach more members of the Asian and Pacific Islander community, International Community Health Services (ICHS) will hold […]

MLK matters to Seattle — Huge turnout for rally and march

January 22, 2015 By Admin

By Minal Singh Northwest Asian Weekly On January 19, 2015, a large crowd gathered at Garfield High School <!–more–>in Seattle to rally and march on behalf of Martin Luther King […]

Despite controversy, Filipino Community of Seattle Village project marches on

January 22, 2015 By Admin

By James Tabafunda NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY When Seattle’s Filipino Community Center (FCC) re-opened after a $3 million<!–more–> renovation in 2008, then-governor Chris Gregoire said, “This center, and others like it, […]

Hong appointed Director of VFA

January 19, 2015 By Admin

James Hong has been appointed as Executive Director of the Vietnamese Friendship Association. Hong has been with VFA for five years. In his recognition letter, he stated: “As an organization […]

Sherpa performs for Goodwill

January 19, 2015 By Admin

Karma Sherpa, the popular singing star of Indian TV show SaReGaMaPa, performed at the Sadbhavna Samaroh (Goodwill Gathering concert) in Bellevue. With an objective of providing a common platform […]

Yu sworn in

January 19, 2015 By Admin

Mary I. Yu was sworn in the Washington Supreme Court ceremony for the administration of oath of office as a Justice on January 12. The ceremony took place at […]