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You are here: Home / Archives for VOL 40 NO 43 | OCTOBER 23 – OCTOBER 29

Mayoral candidates Bruce Harrell and Lorena Gonzalez split over style

October 21, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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 […]

Filed Under: Community News, Last Week's Front Page, Politics Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 43 | OCTOBER 23 - OCTOBER 29

Umair Shah fights personal and public health calamities

October 21, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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.

Filed Under: Community News, Health, Last Week's Front Page Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 43 | OCTOBER 23 - OCTOBER 29

Conrad Lee vs. Dexter Borbe and the future of Bellevue

October 21, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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 […]

Filed Under: Community News, Last Week's Front Page, Politics Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 43 | OCTOBER 23 - OCTOBER 29

Hasegawa ready to take the Port of Seattle into the future

October 21, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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.

Filed Under: Community News, Feature stories, Politics Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 43 | OCTOBER 23 - OCTOBER 29

AAPI candidates who want your vote

October 21, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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.

Filed Under: Community News, Feature stories, Politics Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 43 | OCTOBER 23 - OCTOBER 29

Activist Frank Irigon eyes Newcastle City Council seat

October 21, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Longtime Newcastle resident and Filipino civil rights activist Frank Irigon is running for Newcastle City Council.

Filed Under: Community News, Feature stories, Politics Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 43 | OCTOBER 23 - OCTOBER 29

Can Kim-Khanh Van defeat Reagan Dunn?

October 21, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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.

Filed Under: Community News, Feature stories, Politics Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 43 | OCTOBER 23 - OCTOBER 29

Two shot, suspects arrested in CID robbery

October 21, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Police arrested the suspects in a robbery and shooting, which left two people injured in the Chinatown-International District on Oct. 16.

Filed Under: Community News, Feature stories Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 43 | OCTOBER 23 - OCTOBER 29

Mail-in voting only for ISRD Board election

October 21, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

— #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)

Filed Under: Community News, Feature stories Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 43 | OCTOBER 23 - OCTOBER 29

Comedian Kiki Yeung is one crazy woke Asian

October 21, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Feature stories Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 43 | OCTOBER 23 - OCTOBER 29

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