By Charles Hutzler The Associated Press BOAO, China (AP) — With pressure growing on Beijing to get North Korea to step back from its war-like footing, Chinese President Xi Jinping […]
Leak feared at Japan nuke plant
By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press TOKYO, Japan (AP) — The operator of Japan’s crippled nuclear plant said Saturday, April 6 that it was moving tons of highly radioactive water […]
PWEKA searching for Filipino art to display
Pinoy Words Expressed Kultura Arts (PWEKA) is curating the Pagdiriwang Filipino American Art display at the Seattle Center Armory Building on June 8 to June 9. They are looking for […]
CelebrAsian Conference connects Asian American businesses
USPAACC will hold its annual flagship event, CelebrAsian Business Opportunity Conference 2013, from June 3 to June 5 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, Calif. This year’s […]
Seattle man indicted of federal hate crime
The Department of Justice announced April 2 that a federal grand jury sitting in Seattle has indicted Jamie Larson, 49, on a federal hate crime charge relating to a racially-motivated […]
Seattle Central seeks nominations for Alumni Award
Seattle Central Community College is seeking nominations for its 2013 Distinguished Alumni Award. The award will be given to a graduate who exemplifies achievement in his or her particular endeavor […]
Medina divided over Chen appeal — City sees full chambers concerning discrimination suit
By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly While Medina citizens are still divided on the issue, the Medina City Council is deciding what
More than just the money — Asian American NFL agent seeks character in clients
By Jason J. Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly “Show me the money!” That line made famous by Cuba Gooding Jr. in the movie “Jerry Maguire” exemplifies the greed of sports management. […]
Name in the News: JCCCW hosts Tomodachi Luncheon, honors Tsutakawa family and Mariners president
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) hosted their 5th annual Tomodachi Luncheon on Thursday, March 28, raising over $67,000 to help support JCCCW programs and underwrite the organization’s daily operations …
Name in the News: North South Foundation hosts regional academic competition
The North South Foundation (NSF) Seattle Chapter hosted its regional academic bee competition on March 23 and March 24, testing Indian American K–12 students on spelling, vocabulary, math, science, geography, essay writing, and public speaking.