By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly As the Seattle Storm finish out their season next month, they will do it with just the third Japanese player in WNBA history. Ramu […]
Bryant to leave Seattle Storm
Karen Bryant has announced that this season will be her last one as president and CEO of the Seattle Storm. Bryant, who is half Filipino and half white, has been […]
BLOG: Comparing women’s basketball in U.S. and China
By Assunta Ng Rarely do I sit through a basketball game from the beginning to the end, especially when I already know the outcome. So what made me stay when […]
Community members greet the China National Women’s Basketball Team at reception dinner
On May 7, about 120 people, including local community leaders, turned out for a dinner at Ocean City Restaurant in the International District to greet the players of the China […]
The top 10 Asian American sports stars of 2011
By Jason J. Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly It’s that time to reflect on the past year in Asian American sports. Our annual top 10 list includes many familiar names, as […]
Cho fired after less than one year with Trail Blazers
On Monday, May 23, Burmese American Rich Cho was fired as general manager of the Portland Trail Blazers. Cho was the ninth general manager in Trail Blazers’ history
Blog: 23 wishes for the community in 2011
It was wonderful to have the Seahawks win last Sunday. Did you know that when the Seahawks lose, it significantly affects Chinatown and the International District (ID)?
Rich Cho ‘trail blazes’ to Portland
Rich Cho, former assistant general manager (GM) of the Seattle SuperSonics, has been hired to replace Kevin Pritchard as general manager of the Portland Trail Blazers.
Local businesswomen and corporate heads dish on life, career, fashion, and basketball
Last year, with the bad shape of the economy, 14 businesswomen of color not only stood out, but outdid their competition …
December: Okazaki co-chairs advisory committee
Mark Okazaki, Neighborhood House Executive Director, is cochair of a 12-member advisory committee that will vote Dec. 14 on who will complete the final year of King County Executive Dow Constantine’s unexpired term. Constantine resigned as council member after he was elected county executive.