By David Chan Special to the Northwest Asian Weekly Editor’s note: The following represents the thoughts of a fire commissioner from Snohomish County, a one-time delegate for Bernie Sanders, and his experience at the DNC. Super Bowl! Yes, going to a national convention of a major political party is like going to a Super Bowl. […]
Meng is new vice chair of the Democratic National Committee
The first Asian-American member of Congress from New York State, Grace Meng, has been named vice chair of the Democratic National Committee. She was elected unanimously at a post-Democratic National Convention (DNC) meeting in Philadelphia. Meng spoke as a member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) at the DNC in a presentation that […]
Singapore PM visits the White House
The President and First Lady held a black-tie dinner on Aug. 2 in honor of Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and his wife, Ho Ching. The occasion also marked the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between the United States and Singapore, an island nation of about 5.7 million people. The last U.S. state dinner […]
Affordable housing in Little Saigon
In Little Saigon, new affordable apartments are proposed for families and individuals on a property owned by the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI). Approximately 80 units ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments will be built at 1253 S. Jackson St. The design for the building’s storefront place at street level includes shared community space for […]
New Seattle Public Utilities director
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced his pick for the Director of Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) on July 28. Mami Hara is currently the network coordinator of a practitioner network that supports communities seeking to expand green stormwater infrastructure programs She previously served for five years as Chief of Staff at Philadelphia Water. “I look forward […]
Filipino American activist dies
Joe Montano passed away suddenly on July 25 at the age of 47, at his home in Virginia. He was planning to attend his first Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia to support his boss, Sen. Tim Kaine, who Hillary Clinton picked as her running mate. Montano was a passionate community activist, committed public servant, advocate […]
Doctor, Taiwanese immigrant, who killed partner, toddler, gets 49 years in prison
SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle doctor who killed his partner and their toddler son five years ago was sentenced July 29 to 49 years in prison. King County Superior Court Judge Bill Bowman sentenced 43-year-old Dr. Louis Chen as recommended by prosecutors. In court, Chen said there was little he could say that could make […]
SeaTac one step closer to ethnic diversity resolution
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly After failing to gather council support during the July 12 council meeting, SeaTac City Councilmember Peter Kwon prepared a “Resolution Supporting Ethnic Diversity” to be drafted for council consideration on July 26. “SeaTac is a very ethnically diverse city. In meeting with neighbors and residents, many have asked me why […]
GMO wheat found in Washington state could affect US trade
By Phuong Le Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — Genetically modified wheat not approved for sale or commercial production in the United States has been found growing in a field in Washington state, agriculture officials said July 29, posing a possible risk to trade with countries concerned about engineered food. The Food and Drug Administration says […]
Malaysia Airlines inks $2.75B deal for 50 Boeing Max jets
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia Airlines said July 27 it has agreed to buy up to 50 Boeing Max planes in a deal worth $2.75 billion as part of its fleet renewal and said it hopes to relist on the stock exchange by 2019. The airline’s new CEO, Peter Bellew, said the deal included […]