The Asian American Journalist Association (AAJA) will be hosting the AAJA Chefs’ Showcase benefit event at the Columbia Tower Club, on the 75th floor of Columbia Tower, 701 5th Ave., […]
Dr. Kimo leaving International District
Dr. Kimo Hirayama, known as just Dr. Kimo to the International District community, is heading north to
Small business forum held in Tukwila
The Korean American Chamber of Commerce (KACC) held its first forum for small business owners on June
Director of LIHI selected for program with Harvard University
Sharon Lee, Executive Director of the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI), was chosen to participate in NeighborWorks Achieving Excellence Program that is conducted with Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. […]
Lifetime achievement award given to King County Assessor
King County Assessor Lloyd Hara received the lifetime achievement award from the League of Women Voters on July 16 at the Seattle Westin Hotel. Over 100 people were present. Hara […]
John Okamoto announced as Human Services Department head
Mayor Ed Murray announced John Okamoto as the new acting Human Services Department (HSD) head on July 23.
McDonald’s, KFC in China face new food scandal
By Joe McDonald AP Wire Service BEIJING (AP) — McDonald’s and KFC in China faced a new food safety scare Monday after a Shanghai television station reported a supplier sold […]
As Vietnam’s women go abroad, dads tend the home
By Mike Ives The Associated Press VU HOI, Vietnam (AP) — When his wife moved to Taiwan nine years ago to work as a maid — earning far more than […]
Asian American unemployment rises according to study
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly The United States Department of Labor provides some disturbing data on Asian American unemployment among young people. In its recent release, which covers July […]
Medalist Seong rallies for match play win
By Associated Press DUPONT, Wash. (AP) _ Medalist Eun Jeong Seong rallied from four strokes down to beat Samantha Gotcher on the first