Bianca Llorico was crowned 2018 Miss Filipino Community of Seattle Seafair Princess on April 29, at the Filipino Community Center’s Grand Ballroom. Llorico expects to graduate in December with a Bachelors of Science in nursing. Krystal Shantel Jimenez was the runner-up. Llorica said, “[Krystal] has the biggest heart in everything she does and I am […]
Fong breaks state record
Jordan Fong broke the all-time Washington state high school hammer record for both boys and girls that has stood for eight years. On April 24, Fong threw the hammer 177 feet, 7 inches to win the event and set a new state record. It placed her second in the nation, surpassing her personal best of […]
Dorothy Ko lecture
Dorothy Ko held a lecture at the University of Washington on April 26 about her recent book, “The Social Life of Inkstones: Artisans and Scholars in Early Qing China.” Ko, a Barnard College professor of history, offered a peek into the world of ancient Asian stones, and the artisans and stonecutters who created them.
Justice Mary Yu to speak at commencement
Washington Supreme Court Associate Justice Mary Yu will address graduates at the UW Bothell commencement ceremony on June 10. “Justice Yu has a compelling personal story, as well as a passion for social justice and public service,” said Chancellor Wolf Yeigh. Yu was appointed to the high court in 2014 by Gov. Jay Inslee. As […]
Elevate NW Conference
Dozens of people attended the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Elevate NW Conference on April 24 at Fisher Pavilion. The event is dedicated to the growth and success of small businesses in the Seattle metro region — from solopreneurs to companies that employ tens of thousands of people. The keynote presentation was on MOD […]
Campaigning starts in Malaysia’s May 9 election race
By EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Campaigning has formally started for Malaysia’s May 9 general elections that will determine if scandal-plagued Prime Minister Najib Razak’s coalition can extend nearly 61 years of unbroken rule against an unprecedented challenge led by nonagenarian former strongman Mahathir Mohamad. Scores of election candidates submitted nomination […]
Beijing Auto show highlights e-cars designed for China
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Volkswagen and Nissan have unveiled electric cars designed for China at a Beijing auto show that highlights the growing importance of Chinese buyers for a technology seen as a key part of the global industry’s future. General Motors displayed five all-electric models on April 25 including […]
Trump’s travel ban likely to be upheld, justices indicate
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed poised to uphold President Donald Trump’s ban on travel to the U.S. by visitors from several Muslim-majority countries, a move that would hand the president a major victory on a controversial signature policy. In the court’s first full-blown consideration of a Trump order, […]
Tourists enjoy final day at beach before Boracay closure
By JOEAL CALUPITAN Associated Press BORACAY, Philippines (AP) — Tourists are spending their final hours on Boracay, enjoying the Philippine island’s famed white-sand beaches before it closes for up to six months to recover from overcrowding and development. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte described the waters off Boracay as a “cesspool’’ before ordering the closure. But […]
Not afraid of getting seasick, sailing enthusiast takes on open ocean race
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly After attending the Seattle Boat Show a couple years ago, Xiaohui “Tony” Chen decided to take on a huge sailing adventure. He learned about the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and signed up to be a part of the almost two-month ocean adventure. The race made its stop […]