On August 3, long-time activist Frank Irigon announced his plans for reform and transparency in his bid for Newcastle City Council, position 4. The campaign fundraiser, coordinated by Al Sugiyama, was held at Tea Palace restaurant in Renton. Dozens of supporters attended the campaign kick-off and raised thousands of dollars for Irigon’s bid for the [...]
The proposed 10th Congressional District. Map courtesy United for Fair Represetation. On August 9, members of a public forum with the Washington Redistricting Commission, advocated for a new 10th Congressional District in South King County (and state legislative districts in King, Pierce and Yakima counties) where a majority of people of color reside. The 2010 [...]
International Community Health Services, which operates medical-dental clinics in the International District and at Holly Park, will close its clinics one day a month because of significant cuts in state funding. “Sadly, the state cuts during the last legislative session have forced ICHS to reduce its operations and services,” said ICHS CEO Teresita Batayola. “We’ve [...]
To the Editor, To the Editor, Medicaid is one of the most important programs the nation has. It is in existence to serve our most vulnerable and underrepresented populations; to give them heath care coverage when they wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford it. In a political climate where the only option [...]
Recent comments by Kennewick City Council candidate Loren Nichols – and the lack of any public condemnation so far by elected officials in Washington State – serve as a stark reminder that immigrant communities and communities of color need leaders willing to stand up for them. Mr. Nichols took a volatile political environment around immigration [...]
The Rainier Valley Community Development Fund invites community members to a public meeting on August 25th, 5:30 – 7:30, at the Filipino Community Center, 5740 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South. Come hear about our future plans and next steps. Interpreters available in Amharic, Somali and Vietnamese. We hope to see you there!
Oregon’s Rep. Wu Resigns from House Amidst Allegation Oregon House Representative David Wu, announced July 26, his decision to resign in the wake of allegations that he made unwanted sexual advances on an 18 year-old. Rep. Wu offered the following statement: “The well-being of my children must come before anything else. With great sadness, I [...]
Local residents will have a chance to save energy, money and the planet as Puget Sound Energy’s Rock the BulbTM: The Re-Energize Tour distributes 200,000 free, efficient light bulbs this summer. The campaign, which first toured the Puget Sound region in 2009, encourages PSE residential electric customers to switch from incandescent light bulbs to ENERGY [...]
Meet this edition’s InspirAsianal IE Reader — spotlighting you, the readers of the Examiner! Our non-profit news enterprise has shared the stories of our community for over 35 years — thanks to the support and readership of thousands of people like you. This is our way of showing gratitude and shine the light on our [...]
By Josephine H. Kim UW News Lab For the past 23 years, Filipino Americans in the Seattle area have gathered each year to celebrate their culture. On Sunday, July 31, the Filipino community hosted Pista Sa Nayon (a phrase translated to “town festival”). From 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. visitors enjoyed games, dance, entertainment and [...]
Hawaii Governor Enacts Bill To Further Self-Determination For Native Hawaiians Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed into state law on July 6, a bill that formally recognizes Native Hawaiians as “the only indigenous, aboriginal, maoli population” of the islands and begins a process to create a roll of qualified members to work toward the reorganization of [...]
Nhien Nguyen, drug rehab case manager and former Editor in Chief of the IE “Native Speaker” by Chang-Rae Lee “Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan “American Knees” by Shawn Wong “Finding My Voice” by Marie G. Lee Harvey Dong, co-owner of Eastwind Books in Berkeley, Calif., one of the few bookstores in the country devoted [...]
PULLMAN, Wash.–Washington State University will soon be home to the largest private collection of photos taken at the Heart Mountain (Wyoming) Japanese Internment Camp during World War II. In addition, the National Park Service announced it is providing WSU with a $49,217 matching grant to help digitize and preserve the collection which includes over 2,000 [...]
Over the Fourth of July Weekend, Puget Sound Energy (PSE) representatives and volunteers hosted an Ethnic Engagement Event to kick-off Rock the Bulb: The Re-Energize Tour, where PSE gave out over 200,000 free compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs to customers throughout the Puget Sound region. Thousands of people flocked to H-Mart located in Federal Way [...]
Ching Chong Ling Long Gourmet Takeout Students from UCLA, in an apparent response to Alexandra Wallace’s anti-Asian YouTube rant, started a Chinese food delivery service called “Ching Chong Ling Long,” reported the LA Weekly blog. Operating in partnership with The Palace Restaurant in Brentwood, Calif., the UCLA students said, yes, the name is indeed an [...]
1. Vietnamese Delis (In the Little Saigon neighborhood) Each is under $6: •Curry, Rice and Veggies •Tofu, Veggies in Tomato Sauce over Rice •Vietnamese Sandwiches •Eggrolls, Fried Rice, and Roasted Chicken 2. Kau Kau656 S King St., Seattle 98104 •House Fried Rice, BBQ Pork, Salad, Entree – $5.99, lunch 3. Ho Ho Seafood 653 S [...]
The Seattle International District (SID) Rotary Club recently elected Susan Beals as the organization’s new club president. She will begin her one-year term in July and is excited for the upcoming Rotary year. The SID club is comprised of a diverse and dynamic group of more than 60 men and women of different ages, occupations [...]
Meet this edition’s first InspirAsianal IE Reader — spotlighting you, the readers of the Examiner! Our small non-profit news enterprise has shared the stories of our community for over 35 years — thanks to the support and readership of thousands of people like you. This is our way of showing gratitude and shine the light [...]
Asian parents don’t often say “I love you,” but they will say “Eat!” In the conservative Asian culture, food is where people can feel intimate with others and experience nostalgic memories of family times. Food serves as a bridge when there are language, cultural, and intergenerational barriers within families, particularly API ones. Everyone sat at [...]
APACE, Black PAC, Minority Business Action Committee, Minority Executive Directors Coalition, Native Women’s Political Caucus, and OneAmerica Votes held a People of Color Meet & Greet with candidates for Seattle School Board, Seattle City Council and King County Council on June 21st at Amber Restaurant. Twenty-nine candidates attended to meet and mingle with over 100 [...]
Come and enjoy food and company with others while watching a Martin Yan cooking show! We’ll also be raffling a $25 gift certificate to Tamarind Tree Restaurant located in the Int’l District. Bring a friend and double your chances of winning! (Note: This is not a live demonstration, but it will be a fun time [...]
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is hosting the Rock the Bulb: The Re-Energize Tour where over 200,000 FREE light bulbs will be given out to ethnic communities throughout the Puget Sound region. We want to make sure that our readers were aware of this opportunity and invite you to PSE’s Ethnic Engagement event happening this Friday [...]
SEATTLE, WA (June 20th, 2011)—On July 9th, 2011, from 6:03pm to 10:17pm, Seattle neighbors will dance under the stars in a multicultural/multigenerational dance party/potluck held in the Union Gospel Mission’s parking lot. The event, free to the public, will include mini-lessons on various dances, including line dancing, hip-hop, West African Dance, Hawaiian, Jewish, Latin and [...]
The API Community Mayor’s Forum on June 8, held at the Asian Counseling Referral Service, gathered approximately 160 attendees to speak directly with Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn and his department representatives. The purpose of the forum was to engage in dialogue between the API community and the mayor and address concerns the community has. ACRS [...]
Dear Editor, Operation of the Sound Transit light rail system has created a parking demand along Rainier Beach residential streets which was a foreseeable result of operating the rail line. Permits were granted for construction of the light rail stations with no provisions for park and ride lots to accommodate commuters driving to the train [...]
A New York Staple, Korean Grocers Are Dwindling The New York Times recently featured the plight of a New York staple business – Korean groceries. The Times profiled Joo Han, the son of Korean immigrants, who runs a Manhattan produce store that looks much as it did when his parents opened it a generation ago. [...]
Now is a good time to take some easy, no- to low-cost energy-efficiency steps around your home to save energy and money. Here are some tips from Puget Sound Energy. Energy-Efficient Home Improvements Considering a home-improvement project? PSE’s Contractor Referral Service can recommend a prescreened, certified contractor in your area to help get the job [...]
