Lien Tam’s Music Academy held its 11th annual piano performance and entertainment event at the Carlson Theatre at Bellevue Community College.
Two Asian Americans seek re-election in Bellevue’s city council
Bellevue City council members Patsy Bonincontri and Conrad Lee have both announced their intentions to seek re-election to the council.
Study shows Asians hold onto the American Dream
Asian Americans appear to hold onto the American dream tighter than other races.
Biodiesel is coming to Seattle
On June 24, General Biodiesel Seattle, LLC, announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Imperium Renewables facility, a Seattle-based commercial biodiesel refinery.
Injustice against Filipino workers is revisited
On June 23, Rep. Jim McDermott readdressed the Justice for Wards Cove Workers Act, HR 3038, to correct the violation of civil rights for Filipino workers at a Seattle fish processing plant.
Teachers complain of racist tolerance
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Employees of Stephens Middle School have filed complaints claiming school leaders tolerate a culture of racial jokes among staff members and in front of students.
China cracks down on prostitution for anniversary
BEIJING (AP) — China has launched a three-month crackdown on prostitution ahead of the communist regime’s 60th anniversary on Oct. 1, state media reported on Tuesday, June 30.
To the Lockes: Farewell, but not good-bye
Wishing someone well in a new job can either be a cause for a celebration or an opportunity for good-natured ribbing.
Local Thai chain owner to face prison time for “sham marriage” charges?
After getting arrested for allegedly paying employees money to enter “sham marriages” with her relatives overseas, the owner of Thai Ginger restaurant chain, Varee Bradford, pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday, June 23.
Energy Dept. to lend $8B to Ford, Nissan, and Tesla
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — The Energy Department said on Tuesday, June 23, that it would lend $5.9 billion to Ford Motor Co. and provide about $2.1 billion in loans to Nissan Motor Co. and Tesla Motors Inc., making the three automakers the first beneficiaries of a $25 billion fund to develop fuel-efficient vehicles.