The Bellevue-based Executive Development Institute (EDI) presented its 20th annual Puget Sound graduation celebration on Nov. 14 at the Hilton Bellevue, with a reception, dinner, and ceremony. This year, EDI […]
All that glitters is gold
More than 700 people attended Goodwill’s Glitter Gala and Fashion Show held at the Seattle Sheraton on Nov. 2. The event raised more than $385,000 to support computer and technology […]
Myanmar’s president pardons 69 political prisoners
By Aye Aye Win Associated Press YANGON, Myanmar (AP) – Myanmar’s president on Nov. 15 pardoned 69 political prisoners, including two grandsons of a former dictator, as part of a […]
Easing of China policy may not result in baby boom
By Didi Tang Associated Press BEIJING (AP) – Don’t expect a new Chinese baby boom, experts say, despite the first easing of the country’s strict one-child policy in three decades. […]
New Jamie Ford novel explores Depression-era Chinatown
By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly Jamie Ford grew up in the Seattle area and his first novel, “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” won several awards and […]
Seattle’s young adults of color get real about success
By Signe Predmore Northwest Asian Weekly It was a packed house at Jumbo Chinese Restaurant on Rainier Avenue on Nov. 12. More than 200 people turned out to hear what’s […]
Bellevue mayor signs trade agreements in Beijing
A top construction firm in China intends to open an office in Bellevue as a result of an agreement signed Nov. 13 in Beijing by Mayor Conrad Lee and the […]
Typhoon relief continues
More efforts are underway to bring relief to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, which struck the Philippines on Nov. 8, leaving thousands dead and millions homeless. Peace Winds America, the […]
Murray announces transition team
Seattle Mayor-elect Ed Murray has announced the members of the committee that will advise his transition and “help solidify his mayoral agenda” as he prepares to assume office in January, […]
Judge orders spa to pay employees $135,536
The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Nov. 12 that Redmond Herbal Spas LLC, Asian Miracle Massage, and Mei Zheng, also known as Margaret Sutton, individually and as owner of […]