More than 300 community members, supporters, and civic leaders gathered on June 6 at Diamond Bay Restaurant in the Chinatown-International District to mark the 35th anniversary of an enduring cultural landmark, one that has become a symbol of cross-Pacific friendship and a hub for Chinese arts and heritage in the Pacific Northwest.
Jerry and Charlene Lee donate artwork
Jerry and Charlene Lee have donated a lithograph by renowned artist Jacob Lawrence to the City of Bellevue.
Philanthropists Jerry and Charlene Lee honored
Jerry and Charlene Lee were honored as generous supporters of research to cure breast cancer and as 2015 Outstanding Philanthropists by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Advancement, Northwest Washington. Lee, […]
Komen event raises $600K
On March 1, former U.S. Ambassador to China Gov. Gary Locke and former Washington State First Lady Mona Locke joined Komen Puget Sound executive director David Richart and honorary co-chairs […]
BLOG: The most stylish couple won
By Assunta Ng Although the Northwest Asian Weekly was celebrating its 30th anniversary at the Seattle Sheraton, we also wanted to create a meaningful
Seattle Chinese Garden unveils granite Friendship Wall
More than 100 supporters gathered at the Seattle Chinese Garden on a drizzly afternoon on May 20 to dedicate the garden’s newly installed Friendship Wall. The wall is made of […]
Blog: And the winners are …
No, this blog entry is not about the election. It’s about celebrating the achievements of organizations that threw great events.
Sept. 25: Kin On raises nearly $100,000 at anniversary event
The Kin On Health Care Center and Community Care Network raised nearly $100,000 at their “Celebrating the Silver Striving for Gold” Auction Dinner.
Husband and wife honored for philanthropy
The Martinez Foundation publicly recognized Jerry and Charlene Lee for their support at its gala in October. In addition to serving on the Martinez