By Kai Curry Northwest Asian Weekly “Okage sama de (I am who I am because of you).” It is a Japanese phrase that Toshiko Grace Hasegawa wears as a tattooed […]
Steeped in two worlds, law professor crusades for women’s rights
By Mahlon Meyer Northwest Asian Weekly Sital Kalantry was a young girl when her parents sent her back to India to stay with her grandmother. During that summer, her grandmother […]
Little Saigon clean-up hints at community resolve
By Mahlon Meyer Northwest Asian Weekly A student wearing a black rain slicker reached down with a long trash picker, clamped down on a needle, and deposited it in a […]
CID shooting
Seattle police responded to a shooting at 8th Avenue South and South King Street on Jan. 17 at around 2:40 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a 53-year-old man with […]
PNB’s Noelani Pantastico announces retirement
Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) principal dancer Noelani Pantastico has announced that after a 25-year dancing career, she is retiring to accept a position on the faculty of Central Pennsylvania Youth […]
Kin On announces CEO search
Kin On Health Care Center announced on Jan. 7 that CEO Min Chang has accepted another position outside of Kin On and that the Board of Directors has appointed Michael […]
Luly Yang wins 9 International Design Awards
Luly Yang won nine awards in fashion design at the 15th Annual International Design Awards. The Seattle-based designer claimed four Honorable Mentions, a Bronze Award, two Silvers, and two Gold […]
Last chance for Chinese American WWII Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Display
Time is running out to see the Chinese American WWII Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Display at the Wing Luke Museum. The display will be in the museum lobby through Jan. […]
Cindy Wong-Li honored
Cindy Wong-Li, the corporate relations manager at Vibrant Cities, was honored on Jan. 13 for her role in organizing the Unity of Voices event. She received a gift and Certificate […]
Comcast RISE business grant winner shoots through an equity lens to support community
Melissa Ponder has led a career dedicated to promoting equity and eliminating disparities—first in the education and nonprofit fields, and now through her photography.