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Breaking Ground: Nikkei Concerns’ vision for a green space becomes a reality for its residents.
“This looks like hell. We have to do something about this,” said Jeffery Hattori about one year ago, as he looked out at Seattle Keiro Rehabilitation Center’s current garden, with an uneven ground,
Read More »Yes, We Can? An ‘Asian Obama’ Visits Seattle
Supporters call him the “Asian Obama” and is described as a rising star in the Democratic Party. He already made history as the first Chinese American elected at a state level in Connecticut and
Read More »New Exciting Opportunities at International Examiner!!!
International Examiner recently have two new positions available. One is a Marketing/Event internship and the other is for an Advertising Sales Team Member. Please read more at http://www.iexaminer.org/opportunities
Read More »A Neighborhood Arts Movement
There’s an arts movement happening in the International District. Artists, galleries and arts businesses are finding a place to call home in the historic and cultural richness of the neighborhood. With vacant spaces
Read More »Pramila Jayapal Bids OneAmerica Farewell in Planned Transition
Pramila Jayapal, OneAmerica Founder and Executive Director, has announced she will step down from leading OneAmerica in the spring of 2012. Pramila launched Hate Free Zone in the wake of 9/11 to address the
Read More »Frank Irigon Campaign Kick-off!
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
Read More »Why a 10th Congressional District in the South-End Matters to You
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
Read More »Attention: ICHS Is Closed One Day a Month
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
Read More »What’s Happening to our Community Colleges?
SEATTLE – In her ten years of teaching students in Seattle Central Community College’s award-winning film and video communications program, Sandra Cioffi has reason to be proud of her protégés. Graduates of her two-year
Read More »Offensive Comments Highlight Need for Real Leadership
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
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