In a recent community celebration, Public Health – Seattle & King County rolled out a new five-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing health and well-being across the county.
Heat Safety 101: King County’s essential guide for hot days
As temperatures rise, Public Health – Seattle & King County wants you to be aware of the health risks tied to extreme heat.
Asian Americans lead in COVID-19 vaccination rates in King County
While the pandemic emergency in the United States has passed, the spread of COVID-19 isn’t over.
Seattle summers will keep getting hotter. Here’s how to stay safe
Seattle made history last month. The National Weather Service said that on May 13, the high reached 86 degrees—just topping the city’s record of 85 degrees in 2018.
King County’s chief of communicable disease: Don’t let your guard down with COVID-19
Dr. Eric Chow’s parents didn’t think he’d like medicine and he took that to heart and trusted their advice.
Get vaccinated before spending time with friends and family
While the national and public health states of emergency have become a thing of the past, as of May 11, 2023, COVID-19 is still spreading in our communities and continues to mutate and evolve over time.
New members appointed to CAPAA
Gov. Jay Inslee recently announced the reappointment of Lori Wada and made the following appointments to the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA). Lori Wada immigrated to Washington from […]
EDITORIAL: Don’t discount Orca’s discounts — Qualified riders and seniors can receive reduced rates
Lena Chan Leprozo takes the bus every day from Northgate to the International District. She commutes to the Senior Center at the Bush Hotel on Jackson. This 80+ senior relies […]
COMMENTARY: E-cigarettes and the API community
By Reid Mukai For Northwest Asian Weekly Cigarette smoking is a public health issue of particular concern to the Asian-Pacific Islander (API) population. According to Oakland-based Asian Pacific Partners for […]
Three APA White House fellows announced
The President’s Commission on White House Fellowships announced the appointment of the 2013–2014 Class of White House Fellows on Aug. 27. The White House Fellows Program was created in 1964. […]