We are astounded by the creativity of our readers. We asked readers to create a fashion design from any materials that could be recycled—paper, cloth, plastic, glass. Take a look at the amazing designs that evolved, and there is no doubt that we can make something considered unusable—beautiful. Now we need your help for the […]
InterIm awarded national grant
A $75,000 national grant was awarded to InterIm CDA, Public Health – Seattle & King County, Swedish and other community partners by BUILD Health Challenge last month. The grant will fund efforts to develop and deepen bonds and relationships among neighborhood-based partners, the health care sector and local public health to focus on the underlying conditions that impact health […]
Tsuchiya receives Evangelism Award
Herb Tsuchiya is recipient of the Jitsuo Morikawa Evangelism Award in national recognition of a layperson by American Baptist Churches of the U.S. (end)
Chang appointed director of Reel Grrls
Nancy Chang was appointed Executive Director of Reel Grrls community and work to bring programs to more Grrls! She believes that media is an important tool for everyone to learn to use in order for more voices to share their stories. She holds an MPA and a BFA from the University of Washington. She loves […]
Sharon Maeda retirement party at the Wing raised $20,000
Over 300 attended the 21 Progress first fundraiser at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, which honored Sharon Maeda’s retirement. With a staff of just four people, 21 Progress raised $20,000 the night of the event, and $80,000 which helps the organization to renovate the office in the Bush Asia and contributes to the mission of […]
Hernandez and Yim attend White House Summit
Dr. Jean Hernandez, Edmonds Community College President and Emily Yim, Edmonds CC Board of Trustee Chair attended a White House Summit on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) at George Washington University in Washington D.C. in May. The summit was held during AAPI Heritage Month and was an unprecedented and historic all-day congregation of senior […]
Muckleshoot celebrates 20 years
Recently, Muckleshoot Casino in Auburn celebrated their 20th Anniversary with a cake-cutting ceremony for dignitaries and guests. Muckleshoot Tribal Chair Virginia Cross and Eric Durban, chief financial officer were in attendance to greet guests and dignitaries. Casino wide festivities began at 4 p.m. (end)
Malaysian leader faces risk of criminal charges over fund
By Eileen Ng Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is facing the risk of criminal charges over allegations that hundreds of millions of dollars were funneled from an indebted state fund to his personal bank accounts, the first time a Malaysian leader has faced criminal allegations. The attorney general […]
Fatal fire on Japan’s airtight bullet train
By Mari Yamaguchi Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A fatal fire on Japan’s bullet train, started by a man who self-immolated this week, has revealed blind spots in a system renowned for its speed, punctuality and safety record. Riding the Shinkansen feels like being in an airplane: at 300 kilometers (186 miles) per hour, it […]
India census says 70% villagers are mostly poor
AP Wire Service NEW DELHI (AP) — India released new data Friday showing that more than 70 percent of its people live in villages, with the majority extremely poor and dependent on manual labor. The data from India’s socio-economic and caste census was collected between 2011 and 2013. It’s the first time India has studied […]