Dear Editor, I am writing to clarify the misinformation in the article “Halfway to $300k Goal” in the June 29-July 5, 2019 issue of the Northwest Asian Weekly. I am the project manager and consultant of the proposed project, and has worked on this project since day one. I have not communicated with the author, […]
LETTER: Community sounds off on CCTV proposal
Dear Editor, I take exception to the fear mongering that Mahlon Meyer tried to evoke in his article “Halfway to $300k Goal” in the June 29-July 5, 2019 issue of the Northwest Asian Weekly. The original surveillance system cameras have proven their worth to law enforcement and local businesses. Of the many examples, I cite […]
LETTER: Community sounds off on CCTV proposal
Dear Editor, Electronic surveillance is an unwise and unconstitutional solution to a human problem in the Seattle Chinatown-ID. Electronic surveillance is an invasion of privacy. We must resist. Yes, the C-ID has problems with street crime, loitering, poverty, relentless gentrification, graffiti, safety, and the biggest challenge to the C-ID: the overall lack of respect and […]
Indian ambassador in Bellevue
The Ambassador of India to the United States Harsh Shringla visited Bellevue on June 22 for a community reception. Accompanied by Consulate General of India in San Francisco, Sanjay Panda, Shringla spoke to more than 100 members of the community at the Global Innovation Exchange. Prominent members of the local Indian community were among the […]
Lori Matsukawa Day
King County Executive Dow Constantine honored Lori Matuskawa recently, proclaiming June 29, 2019 to be Lori Matsukawa Day. The proclamation was presented at an event hosted by the Japanese Cultural Community Center of Washington at Blaine Memorial Methodist Church on June 29. It was a day to celebrate the contributions and recent retirement of the […]
Kin On celebrates grand opening
Kin On celebrated the grand opening of its new Supportive Housing Project: Kin On Assisted Living and Ark & Winnie Chin Legacy Home on June 29. More than 100 people attended the festivities. The event included a ribbon cutting ceremony, lion dance, and tours. There were also speeches by Kin On CEO Nigel Lo, Kin […]
Mona Lee Locke wedding
Washington’s former first lady Mona Lee Locke was married in late June in California to Cory Van Arsdale, Chief Operating Officer at KonnectOne. The couple tied the knot at the Kunde Family Winery in Sonoma Valley. She and former Gov. Gary Locke divorced in 2015 after 20 years of marriage. They have three children. The […]
Sharon Pian Chan joining the New York Times
Sharon Pian Chan of the Seattle Times will join the New York Times (NYT) as vice president of philanthropy. In the newly created role, Chan will spearhead the newsroom initiative to work in partnership with nonprofits, foundations, and other organizations to support NYT’s broader mission. Chan is currently the vice president of Innovation, Product & […]
Lawsuit claims Utah hotel exploited immigrants
By BRADY McCOMBS Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A lawsuit filed on June 25 accuses the luxury Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City of luring workers from the Philippines to a program that promised training and cultural immersion but instead forced them to work long hours doing menial jobs for low pay. […]
Honda to recall 1.6M vehicles, finish Takata recalls early
DETROIT (AP) — Honda is recalling 1.6 million vehicles in the U.S. to replace potentially deadly Takata air bag inflators, completing its required recalls six months ahead of schedule, the automaker said on June 28. When the latest recall is done, Honda says it will have recalled or accounted for 22.6 million inflators in about […]