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You are here: Home / Archives for VOL 40 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 27 – DECEMBER 3

Get protected by the holidays

November 24, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

In a virtual media briefing on Nov. 18, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy spoke about the FDA’s and CDC’s authorization and recommendation for pediatric vaccines for kids ages 5 through 11.

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PICTORIAL: Wildlanterns 2021

November 24, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Wildlanterns Now through Jan. 30, 2022 Woodland Park Zoo 4-8:30 p.m. Get tickets at zoo.org/wildlanterns Photos by Han Bui

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DNA testing toolkit reunites first cousins

November 24, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Kalena Johnson received a 23andme kit back in 2019 as a Christmas gift, but she sat on it for a while because she thought the man who was her father at the time had passed away. But when she was back at home in Seattle visiting family, her mom […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 3

A tale of two mayors

November 24, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Janice Nesamani Northwest Asian Weekly Ringing in a new term For Mayor of Tacoma Victoria Woodards, being elected to a second term is the opportunity to continue to do the work. And there is a lot of work as the city recovers from Covid—addressing affordability, homelessness, and bringing businesses and jobs to Tacoma are […]

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Sawant recall election

November 24, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

King County Elections (KCE) mailed ballots on Nov. 17 to over 76,000 registered voters in Seattle City Council District 3 for the Dec. 7 election to recall Kshama Sawant. Only voters registered in Seattle City Council District 3 are eligible to vote. The allegations levied by recall proponents, and Sawant’s response to them, will be […]

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Steve Hobbs sworn in as WA secretary of state

November 24, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

State Sen. Steve Hobbs was sworn in on Nov. 22 as Washington’s 16th secretary of state—the first Asian American and person of color to serve in this role. He replaces Kim Wyman, who resigned mid-term to join the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Hobbs pledged to continue enhancing the integrity of […]

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Teresita Batayola retiring

November 24, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Nov. 17, ICHS President and CEO Teresita Batayola announced her intention to retire in December 2022. Batayola has served at ICHS since 2004 and oversaw its growth from two neighborhood clinics to a regional health care network of 11 service sites. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she guided ICHS through the establishment of drive-through testing […]

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LIHI gala & auction raises over $400k

November 24, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI)’s 30th Anniversary Virtual Gala & Auction raised $402,000 for its Tiny House villages, urban rest stops, supportive services, and volunteer programs. The online event ran from Nov. 1–15. There were 55 gala sponsors, silent auction items, and a “raise the paddle” event that brought in donations and sponsorships. An […]

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Nguyen recognized as one of nation’s best housekeepers

November 24, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Yen Nguyen, a housekeeper at Motif Seattle, received a $500 cash prize earlier this month as part of the 2021 Cintas S.H.I.N.E. (Star Housekeepers In a New Era) Award. Nguyen began at Motif Seattle as a Housekeeping Room Attendant, was promoted to Housekeeping Supervisor soon after, and is now Assistant Housekeeping Manager. She was Colleague […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 27 - DECEMBER 3

Yamashita wins lifetime literary achievement award

November 24, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Karen Tei Yamashita was awarded the 2021 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters by the National Book Foundation on Nov. 17. Yamashita is the 34th recipient of the award since it was created in 1988. Past recipients include Joan Toni Morrison, Maxine Hong Kingston, and Stephen King. In her acceptance speech, Yamashita said the […]

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