2015 – Page 15

Refugee resettlement — Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s statement about allowing Syrian refugees into U.S.

November 26, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“We join with the people of France, of Lebanon, and other countries across the world in mourning the victims of the Paris and Beirut attacks. While I am heartbroken by […]

Happy Thanksgiving! (Feliz día de gracias!) — Dual-language education grants awarded to five Washington State school districts

November 26, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Pavan Vangipuram OneAmerica Five Washington School Districts were awarded grants to develop and implement dual-language programs, models that educate students in two languages simultaneously. School districts Bethel, Selah, and […]

Vandana Slatter — First Indian American city councilmember in Bellevue has public service in her DNA

November 26, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Bellevue is the fifth-largest city in Washington and, just a few weeks after this month’s election, its city council continues to reflect the 28 […]

City-sanctioned homeless encampment opens

November 25, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

SEATTLE (AP) — Residents have started moving in to Seattle’s first-ever permitted homeless encampment. The “Tent City Five Interbay” encampment, which can accommodate up to 80 people, opened Nov. 19. […]

Extending Thanksgiving — Be part of anti-poverty campaign Volunteer with United Way’s free tax campaign

November 25, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

United Way of King County Last year, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helped raise 92,000 people above the poverty line in Washington State. The EITC helps alleviate the impact […]

Happy gluttony day!

November 25, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

An interview with food show co-host Harry Yuan By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly In an episode of Day of Gluttony, food and travel host Harry Yuan and co-host compadre Bruce […]

Squash, the sport, on the rise — World Championships held in Bellevue

November 25, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly An overlooked sport that is seeking to gain more popularity held the biggest event of its sports year in Bellevue last week. The men’s […]

WAYNE’S WORLDS — A season of stuffing, jelly, thanks…and a can of Spam

November 25, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Wayne Chan Northwest Asian Weekly Ahh…it’s that time of year again — family reunions, parades, fall leaves, and ugly sweaters. And let’s not forget about the food — pumpkin […]

Don’t let the airlines lose your suitcase this Thanksgiving

November 25, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Scott Mayerowitz AP Airlines Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Heading into winter, fliers should take extra precautions with their checked luggage — December and January are traditionally the worst […]

EDITORIAL: No repeating mistakes — We should provide sanctuary and hope, not internment or rejection

November 25, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The past few weeks have been a sociological nightmare, testing ideology, devotion to promises, subjection to fear. The unfortunate subject that has been affected and pushed the sensitive political buttons […]