For Thach Nguyen, 40, tough times have had less of an effect on him and the people he has encouraged to be more connected to others.
Even in ‘retirement,’ Ellen Abellera leads with poise and passion
Before becoming a staunch advocate for Asian Americans across Washington state, Ellen Abellera rallied for her father, a former politician in Kalibo, Philippines.
Oct. 28: Alan ‘Al’ Sugiyama Day proclaimed
The Seattle City Council presented a proclamation recognizing the lifetime work of Alan ‘Al’ Sugiyama, who cofounded the Asian Family Affair newspaper in 1972
Oct. 20: Michelle Obama honors the Wing
The President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities awarded the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award to the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American
Oct. 15: KAC-WA holds 2010 Convention, featuring Mike Honda
The Korean American Coalition of Washington (KAC-WA) hosted its 2010 Convention at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.
Nov. 1: Gary Ikeda is new chief of AG’s UW division
Gary Ikeda has been named the new chief of the Attorney General’s University of Washington (UW) division.
Patty vs. Dino: Young Asian Americans and their different views
At the time that Patty Murray spoke at her election party on the evening of Nov. 2, she had a lead of 51 percent to Dino Rossi’s 49 percent in unofficial returns.
Set up shop in the ID, get months of free rent
With the recent economic downturn, many businesses are closing down and property owners are hard pressed to find new tenants to occupy their storefronts.
Hutchinson Center and Chinese CDC to collaborate on research and training
The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center formalized an ongoing relationship by signing
International Special Review District Board announces candidates for annual election
The 2010 International Special Review District Board election will be held on Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Bush Asia Hotel, 409 Maynard Avenue South, in the basement