Thanks for your recent article on Private Danny Chen and Asian Americans in the military. I just returned from a national meeting of OCA (Organization of Chinese Americans), where we […]
Bob Hasegawa hosts kickoff party for his Washington State Senate campaign
Bob Hasegawa hosted a kickoff celebration for his campaign for the Washington State Senate with 250 supporters at the Tukwila Community Center. Hasegawa announced his candidacy for the state senate […]
Local artist Naoko Morisawa selected for General Electric’s APA Heritage Month Art Exhibition
Seattle-based artist Naoko Morisawa was selected from a pool of applicants to showcase her artwork at
Rob McKenna opens first Seattle campaign office in the International District
Rob McKenna is opening his first Seattle office in the International District on 6th Avenue and King Street, at the space formerly occupied by International Model Toys. “Thanks to our […]
Asian American journalist Sharon Pian Chan named new Seattle Times digital associate opinions editor
Sharon Pian Chan has been named the new digital associate opinions editor of The Seattle Times. Chan will use digital tools to expand the Times’ opinion pages for community dialogue […]
SBA names Albert Shen Minority Champion of the Year
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) named Albert Shen as its 2012 Minority Champion of the Year.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against “Three Cups” author
By Matt Volz the Associated Press HELENA, Montana (AP) — A federal judge dismissed a civil lawsuit against author Greg Mortenson, calling claims “flimsy and speculative” that the humanitarian and […]
A.L. All-Star Hideki Matsui signs deal with Tampa Bay Rays
The Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (AP) — Hideki Matsui has signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, and the two-time American League All Star has reported […]
Activist calls for investigation into family’s mistreatment
By Charles Hutzler The Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — The blind activist at the center of a diplomatic tussle between the United States and China did not set out to […]
From aliens to dragons, books on sports that score a home run
By Samantha Pak Northwest Asian Weekly “Galaxy Games: The Challengers” By Greg R. Fishbone Lee & Low Books, 2011 When Tyler Sato turns 11, his cousins in Tokyo have a […]