As Washington prepares to usher in the Year of the Dragon this Lunar New Year, I find myself reflecting on the complex tapestry of our community.
WA Lunar New Year legislation moves forward
Lunar New Year is one step closer to being recognized as a holiday in Washington state.
Thai’s bill passes committee, paving the way for Lunar New Year recognition
The House Committee on State Government and Tribal Relations successfully passed House Bill 2209 on Jan. 19—solidifying Lunar New Year as a legislatively recognized holiday.
U.S. and Taiwan strengthen ties with new initiative
The National Asian Pacific American Caucus of State Legislators (NAPACSL) has joined forces with the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECO) to initiate an international program fostering economic, cultural, and educational collaboration between U.S. states and Taiwan with Asian American Pacific Islander state legislators.
Empowering SE Asian voices: State Rep. My-Linh Thai spearheads national caucus for change
In a recent interview with Carolyn Bick for the Northwest Asian Weekly, Washington state Rep. My-Linh Thai, the first refugee elected to the Washington State Legislature, opens up about her groundbreaking journey in politics.
Thai selected for CSG Henry Toll Fellowship
The Council of State Governments (CSG) announced on July 25 that state Rep. My-Linh Thai, has been selected to participate in the 2023 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship.
Raising the voices of immigrants and refugees
By Sam Le Northwest Asian Weekly On the eastside of Lake Washington, My-Linh Thai is running for state representative in the 41st legislative district. As Rep. Judy Clibborn announced her […]
My-Linh Thai running for State House seat
Bellevue School Board President My-Linh Thai is running for State Representative in the 41st legislative district. Incumbent Rep. Judy Clibborn is retiring. Thai moved to Washington state at the age […]
PICTORIAL: Top contributors honored
Photos by George Liu/NWAW
EDITORIAL: Contributors, you’re the tops!
Last week, many in the Asian community came together to honor their own — if anyone can call the wildly diverse countries of China, Korea, Vietnam, Nepal, Japan, and Philippines […]