Legacy House, the SCIDpda program designed to provide culturally appropriate care and housing for low-income community seniors, received a check in the amount of $500 from CenturyLink’s Pacific Asian American […]
Rainier Valley Community Development Fund turns 10 under the watch of new Executive Director Wayne Lau
After the previous executive director of the Rainier Valley Community Development Fund (RVCDF) left in 2010, the organization hired Richard McIver to serve as interim director until the end of […]
Filipino elementary school students shine in spelling bee and math competition
On Feb. 29, the Filipino Community of Seattle (FCS) announced its spelling bee and math competition winners.
Sheila Burrus: a leader who helps Filipino community
By Cheih-hsin “Jessie” Lin UW News Lab Sheila Burrus and her family arrived in Washington state from Batangas, Philippines, in 1990. She first attended De La Salle, Lipa, and the […]
Who are the Asian Americans in the local primaries?
Compiled by Keishi Matsuda Northwest Asian Weekly For the upcoming primary elections on Aug. 16, there are many Asian candidates who are aiming to represent the different communities in the […]
Urbano Quijance (1916–2011), veteran, Filipino activist
Urbano Quijance, 95, died peacefully at his home in Seattle, on Jan. 22. Born in the Philippines, Urbano served his country as a defender of Bataan in WWII. He was captured as a prisoner-of-war
The Filipino Community of Seattle celebrates 75 years
On Nov. 6, the Filipino Community of Seattle (FCS) will celebrate its 75th anniversary. Alma Q. Kern is its 27th president.
Filipino nurse’s altruism extends beyond retirement
It was the beginning of World War II. Bombs dropped from the sky onto the streets of Manila, Philippines.
Kisara Nishimoto is Miss Seafair 2010–2011
On July 31, Kisara Nishimoto was crowned the 61st Miss Seafair based on her academic achievement, community involvement, public speaking, and creative expression. Nishimoto represented the Japanese Community of Seattle. […]
From one Washington to the other
“The U.S. immigration system is broken,” said President Barack Obama in a video message. Families are being torn apart and employers are using the system to exploit workers. The president promised a comprehensive bill to fix the system, in addition tomaking immigration reform a top priority.