By Assunta Ng David and Goliath showed up at the Seattle City Council’s hearing on the mayoral $15 minimum wage proposal on May 13. Who’s David? Who’s Goliath? You would […]
EDITORIAL: It’s been a long road for those who worked hard to help unite these states
Chinese workers helped make the United States a lot more “united” by building the first transcontinental railroad, linking the east and west coasts and bringing people and prosperity across the […]
U.S. inducts Chinese railroad workers into Labor Hall of Honor
This month marks the 145th anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad. On May 9, U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez formally inducted into the Labor Hall of […]
These 12 ‘Rising Stars’ shine
By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Twelve “rising stars” were honored for their work and contributions to the community on Friday, May 2. The young female professionals who are making […]
Diane Sugimura: 35 years of planning for Seattle
By Irfan Shariff Northwest Asian Weekly One could consider Diane Sugimura as the woman behind Seattle’s skyline. She is the city’s director of planning and development and leads the 300-plus […]
Grand opening of Astoria garden honors Chinese pioneers
“For whatever reason, the true history of the many contributions from Chinese pioneers was not properly included in Astoria’s history,” said Astoria Mayor Willis L. Van Dusen. That officially ends […]