Mayor Greg Nickels got third place in his primary election. He has appointed many Asian Americans as his aides and department heads. He might have the best record in appointing […]
Blog: Behind the news – Asian Americans and the King County Executive race
Bar hopping is not my kind of social venture. But I did it on election night from Twist to Spitfire to Kells Irish Pub in downtown Seattle. It’s adventurous, isn’t […]
Blog: 5,000/30 for China
China has 5,000 years of history in its civilization. Yet, is it going backward at barely 30 years old? This is the thinking of Y. P. Chan, a speaker at […]
Blog: UW is famous in China, and it has nothing to do with Bruce Lee
The late martial arts movie star Bruce Lee went to the University of Washington, but never graduated.
Blog: Thach Nguyen, a rare character in the Asian community
Thach recently visited the Northwest Asian Weekly office, trying to gain support for Helping Link, a social service agency that helps Vietnamese refugees and immigrants.
Blog: A traditional Chinese wedding with prime rib
As a guest to Robin and Kris Leong’s wedding on Aug. 8, I must conclude that Seattle Westin Hotel is an ideal venue to host a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony.
Blog: TV anchors Jean Enersen and Kathi Goertzen
The other week, I dined with more than 20 members of a women’s organization in a West Seattle home. KING TV anchor Jean Erensen and KOMO TV anchor Kathi Goertzen […]
Blog: How do you celebrate your 60th birthday?
Blog: A notable interview took place in the I.D.
Blog: Diversity at the candidates forum in Chinatown/I.D.?
In the first round of the Seattle City Council candidates’ forum at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, there was only one black male were among eight white males seated at the panel.