MarketShare’s “A Night at the Market” on March 14, celebrated the launch of two businesses by MarketShare Fellows, Jackie Nikirote and Rosario Carver. There was also a Silent Auction […]
Appreciation for seniors
Over 1000 seniors were served with free meals over three days last Tuesday through Thursday at the House of Hong. Funds to provide the meals were raised by the […]
Tuan will be new Dean of the College of Education
Dr. Mia Tuan has accepted University of Washington’s offer to become the new Dean of the College of Education. Mia, of Chinese descent, worked at the University of Oregon (UO), […]
Honoring diverse cultures
Congressman Adam Smith, 9th district, presented Estela Ortega and Frank Irigon, recipients of the Congressman’s 2015 Champions of Justice award. On Mar. 12, over 200 people attended the second […]
Ta receives scholarship
Anthony Ta received a $300 scholarship from the Chew Lun Family Association March at the House of Hong Lunar New Year celebration in Chinatown. Ta is a 9th grader […]
Aspirations of small town India push regional newspaper boom
By Nirmala George Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Rewatiraman Shukla, a young office worker living in a slum on New Delhi’s outskirts, can’t remember a time when his family […]
Lee Kuan Yew, founder of modern Singapore, dies at 91
By Stephen Wright Associated Press SINGAPORE (AP) — Lee Kuan Yew, who founded modern Singapore and was both feared for his authoritarian tactics and admired for turning the city-state into […]
First class – “Diversity makes a difference” scholarship nominees
Compiled by Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly Each year, the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation offers scholarships for extraordinary students who contribute and play a part in promoting diversity in our […]
Franchise Association will appeal judge’s rule about higher minimum wage
By Gene Johnson Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Supporters of higher pay for minimum wage workers hailed a federal judge’s decision clearing the way for Seattle’s new minimum wage law […]
Aspirations of small town India push regional newspaper boom
By Nirmala George Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) — Rewatiraman Shukla, a young office worker living in a slum on New Delhi’s outskirts, can’t remember a time when his family […]