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Mayoral candidates Bruce Harrell and Lorena Gonzalez split over style

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By Mahlon Meyer Northwest Asian Weekly Two candidates for mayor, each emphasizing an ability to lead a heavily-troubled city and police force out of the pandemic, squared off last week by presenting policies that were, in many ways, similar but with communication styles that were stunningly different. Bruce Harrell and Lorena Gonzalez, at a Rotary […]

Umair Shah fights personal and public health calamities

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Here is a man who has taken on the burdens of many. And despite the chaos around him manages to remain composed and on task. Umair Shah tells the story of his life despite repeated interruptions, and he models the kind of calm intensity that Washingtonians have become familiar with since he took over as secretary of the department of health in December 2020.

Conrad Lee vs. Dexter Borbe and the future of Bellevue

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By Mahlon Meyer Northwest Asian Weekly One has been in politics for 27 years and points to the growth of Bellevue as proof of his accomplishments. The other is a relative newcomer but describes a long career in business, which he says can transform into successful policies. Bellevue City Councilmember Conrad Lee and local business-owner […]

Hasegawa ready to take the Port of Seattle into the future

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She is the same firecracker who took the helm of the Washington State Commission of Asian and Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) in 2018. The same daughter of union activists. The same proud woman of color. Now aiming her sights at the Commissioner Position 4 seat at the Port of Seattle election in November, Toshiko Grace Hasegawa has a vision of what the future of the Port can and should be. It’s a vision she thinks is overdue and has been overlooked by Port officials, so far.

AAPI candidates who want your vote

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Nov. 2 is General Election Day for all voters in Washington. Counties have already mailed ballots to registered voters. In order to make your voice heard, you must be registered to vote. Voter registration forms that are mailed or completed online must be received by Oct. 25. After Oct. 25, you must visit your local elections office or voting center during regular business hours and until 8 p.m. on Election Day to register to vote or update your registration and receive a ballot.

Mail-in voting only for ISRD Board election

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— #1 Business Owner, Property Owner or Employee (term expires 11/30/23)
— #2 Resident, Tenant or Community Participant (term expires 11/30/23)
— #3 Business Owner, Property Owner or Employee (term expires 11/30/22)
— #4 Resident, Tenant or Community Participant (term expires 11/30/23)
— #5 At-Large (term expires 11/30/22)