Hannah Sabio-Howell today announced her candidacy for Washington’s 43rd legislative district, a position Rep. Jamie Pedersen has held for the last two decades.
Bill would replace ‘alien’ with ‘noncitizen’ in Washington law
The word “alien” will soon be replaced with “noncitizen” in Washington state law under legislation advanced by the Washington State Senate.
Dolores Sibonga honored for lifetime of service
Sixty people gathered on July 25 at Merrill Gardens at Renton Centre to honor Dolores Sibonga, a beloved community leader and trailblazer, as she was recognized by the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives for her decades of public service and advocacy.
New bill brings cultural competency to food inspection
In the process of opening Dong Thap Noodles, restaurant owner Nick Bui learned about the restrictions applied to storing rice noodles at room temperature. Washington Board of Health regulations prevents rice noodles like those Nick Bui makes fresh from scratch to be stored at room temperature (temperatures ranging between 41 and 135 degrees Fahrenheit) for over four hours, but Bui and other restaurants and rice noodle manufacturers argue that the limited four-hour window is prohibitive and wasteful.
Jayapal receives NOW award
Pramila Jayapal, a recognized leader in local and national efforts to improve the lives of immigrants, low wage workers, communities of color, and women, is a co-recipient of the inaugural […]
Jayapal launches campaign
Pramila Jayapal launched her campaign at the New Holly Gathering Hall on April 1 in the race to be a representative in the Washington State Senate’s 37th District. Jayapal is […]
Watanabe endorsed by leaders
Meet Louis Watanabe at a community fundraiser on April 23, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Watercress Vietnamese Bistro, 5041 Rainier Ave. S. #108. Watanabe is running to […]
Watanabe, Jayapal throw hats into state senate race
By Nina Huang and Sue Misao Northwest Asian Weekly Two Democratic Asian Americans have announced plans
Watanabe will run for senate
Louis Watanabe, 1st vice-chair and precinct committee officer for the 37th district Democrats, has announced his candidacy for the Washington State Senate. He is a former Bellevue College teacher and […]
Washington State Senate adopts comprehensive anti-trafficking law
A comprehensive anti-trafficking bill introduced by Senator Mike Padden and adopted unanimously on March 4 by the Washington State Senate could help Washington earn the first “A” in the nation […]