By Ruth Bayang Northwest Asian Weekly 10. Tommy Le’s family wins $5 million settlement The King County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) agreed to pay $5 million for the June 14, 2017 […]
Kathy Flores, women’s rugby legend as player and coach, dies
Kathy Flores, the legendary rugby player, coach and leader of the women’s sport in the U.S. who touched every generation of players and coaches for more than 40 years, has died. She was 66. Nearly 300 former teammates, fellow coaches, former players and friends gathered on Dec. 16 for a virtual remembrance of Kathleen “Kathy” Flores, organized by the U.S. Women’s Rugby Foundation. Flores died of cancer in October at home in Providence, Rhode Island, the foundation said.
Socialist Councilmember Sawant survives recall attempt
Voters in Seattle have retained socialist Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant, the controversial lawmaker and long-time foe of hometown tech giant Amazon. Sawant had faced a recall effort. On Dec. 17, King County Elections officially certified the Dec. 7 recall election, showing Sawant narrowly prevailing with 50.4% voting “no” on the recall question and 49.6% casting “yes” ballots.
Lucy Koh confirmed to US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
On Dec. 13, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Lucy Koh to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a 50-45 vote. She will be the first Korean American […]
Chin elected to Figure Skating Hall of Fame
Two-time world bronze medalist Tiffany Chin has been elected to the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame. The induction will take place on Jan. 9 at the Bridgestone Arena in […]
JACL 2022 Scholarship Program
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) 2022 National Scholarship and Awards Program is now underway. Guidelines, instructions, and applications are posted at jacl.org, and can be accessed by clicking the […]
AP names Tripathi, Liu as Entertainers of the Year
Two AAPI actors are among The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year. Simu Liu smashed through the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s comfort zone as its first Asian-led superhero stand-alone in […]
Seattle shows power and limits of Jayapal’s progressives
By SALLY HO Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — When U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal returns home to Seattle, the Congressional Progressive Caucus chairwoman always goes for a walk along the Puget […]
Recall vote tightens for Kshama Sawant
SEATTLE — It appears as if Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant will overcome an attempt to recall her. As of press time, Sawant was prevailing by a razor thin margin. […]
Japan’s Nintendo game console pioneer Uemura dies at 78
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Masayuki Uemura, a Japanese home computer game pioneer whose Nintendo consoles sold millions of units worldwide, has died, according to the university […]
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