Twisp mayor Soo Ing-Moody, who helped guide the city through the devastating Washington fires in 2014, was honored at the Women of Valor ceremony held at the Westin Seattle hotel on Nov. 23 and hosted by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell. The event also featured special guest, the Honorable Sally Jewell, secretary of the U.S. Department […]
EDITORIAL: The Northwest Asian Weekly’s Wish List for 2013
2012 was a great year for the Asian Pacific community, but there’s always more to accomplish. For 2013, we wish for… 1. A return to 2011’s Chinatown–International District parking rates. While the rest of Seattle can afford increased parking rates, the businesses in the International District have been having a hard time. A return to […]
Oct. 16: Joanne Harrell on UW Board of Regents
Gov. Chris Gregoire appointed Joanne Harrell to the University of Washington Board of Regents.