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 […]
Umair Shah fights personal and public health calamities
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
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 […]
Hasegawa ready to take the Port of Seattle into the future
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
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.
Activist Frank Irigon eyes Newcastle City Council seat
Longtime Newcastle resident and Filipino civil rights activist Frank Irigon is running for Newcastle City Council.
Can Kim-Khanh Van defeat Reagan Dunn?
Kim-Khanh Van would be the first Asian American woman to be on the Metropolitan King County Council since 1973, if she beats Reagan Dunn on Nov. 2.
Two shot, suspects arrested in CID robbery
Police arrested the suspects in a robbery and shooting, which left two people injured in the Chinatown-International District on Oct. 16.
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Comedian Kiki Yeung is one crazy woke Asian
Kiki Yeung is the force behind an all-Asian line up comedy show, Crazy Woke Asians (CWA). The energetic comedian, producer, actress, writer, and director throws 110% of herself into producing and working the show, taking it cross country.