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Judge in Chen v. Medina case recuses himself

January 2, 2014 By Admin

By Sue Misao Northwest Asian Weekly In response to an order for a new trial in his racial discrimination case against the City of Medina and former Medina City Manager […]

Obama nominates Wu for Labor Dept. position

December 23, 2013 By Admin

President Obama has announced his intent to nominate Portia Y. Wu as assistant secretary for Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor. Wu currently serves as special assistant to the […]

Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber welcomes new board

December 23, 2013 By Admin

On Nov. 18, the Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce voted to renew terms and welcome the new board of directors for 2014. Afterwards, new officers were selected from the […]

King for a day

December 23, 2013 By Admin

Tony Thai-Bao Vo was crowned Homecoming King at the University of Washington’s Husky Stadium on Oct. 26. Vo is a senior from White Center, majoring in American ethnic studies and […]

Numata returns to Tatum

December 23, 2013 By Admin

Tatum, a management and advisory firm offering hands-on strategic, financial, and technology solutions, announced today that Mae Numata has rejoined the company as an engagement partner following a multi-year engagement […]

Chu receives NWPC award

December 23, 2013 By Admin

Elaine Chu, along with other nominees, received the 2013 Campaign Heroine Award from the National Women’s Political Caucus of Washington. Chu was the campaign director for Maya Vengadasalam, Kent School […]

Minority businesses ranked, awarded

December 20, 2013 By Admin

The University of Washington Minority Business Awards were announced Dec. 5 at the Westin Hotel in Seattle. The program, started in 1999, is sponsored by the UW Consulting and Business […]

Lee is new King 5 meteorologist

December 20, 2013 By Admin

By Sue Misao Northwest Asian Weekly Mary Lee loves weather. She is especially passionate about extreme weather. She even moved to Texas just to be near severe thunderstorms, hurricanes, and […]

Get free help signing up for health insurance

December 20, 2013 By Admin

The International Community Health Services (ICHS) offers free help to Washington residents to enroll or answer questions about health coverage options through Washington “Healthplanfinder.” “ICHS has certified in-person assisters in […]

Against the odds, Gregerson appointed to state legislature

December 19, 2013 By Admin

By Sue Misao Northwest Asian Weekly Against the wishes of the King County Democrats’ 33rd District, SeaTac Deputy Mayor Mia Su-Ling Gregerson has been appointed by the King County Council […]