15 minute read
NAMES IN THE NEWS
Hello Kitty birthday
Fans of Hello Kitty got the opportunity to wish her a “happy birthday” late last month when she visited Uwajimaya.
Advertisement
Hello Kitty was born on Nov. 1, 1974 and Uwajimaya is having a month-long celebration with special Hello Kitty items for sale.
U.S. Bank branch celebrates flagship designation
The U.S. Bank branch in Factoria celebrated its new designation as a U.S. Bank Chinese flagship branch on Nov. 3.
Claire Ong, 2022 Miss Asian Global 1st Princess and Miss Asian Best in Cultural Attire, made an appearance at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
There was also a check presentation to Bellevue Lifespring, a local nonprofit that provides food, clothing, education, and emergency assistance to Bellevue children and their families.
The Factoria branch is now one of six U.S. Bank Chinese flagship branches, with others located in San Francisco, Southern California, and Chicago.
These branches were selected and recognized for having employees who speak both English and Chinese and being located in communities with a significant Chinese population.
As part of the new flagship designation, branches feature updated interior and/or exterior design that pays tribute to Chinese culture.
Students from WA, OR awarded with 2022 McDonald’s/APIA Scholarship
Teann Manser Jenny Chen
McDonald’s announced this year’s APIA Scholarship recipients including two from the Pacific Northwest— Teann Manser from Spokane who is attending Washington State University, and Jenny Chen from Portland attending University of Portland.
Since its inception in 2019, the McDonald’s/APIA Scholarship has awarded over $2 million to students from underrepresented Asian subsegments.
Exhibit showcases WA Korean artists
An exhibit of work from various Korean artists is ongoing until Dec. 9 at The Gallery at Tacoma Community College.
The event is hosted by the Korean American Artists Association of Washington State which was founded in 1989 to encourage and support Korean American artists who live in Washington state.
In 1994, the group expanded its mission to promote and celebrate diversity by hosting a “Pacific Northwest Student Art Competition” open to K-12 students from all ethnic backgrounds. Work by three student artists is included in the exhibit.
CONGRATULATIONS!
The Washington chapters of the Asian American Action Fund (AAAF) and the Asian American Pacific Islander Victory Fund (AAPI VF) are devoted to supporting progressive candidates who represent our Asian American Pacific Islander communities. We have endorsed and advocated for candidates serving AAPI communities for office at every level of government and congratulate the following elected officials for winning their respective races during the midterm elections.
• U.S. Senator Patty Murray • U.S. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland • U.S. Congresswoman Kim Schrier • U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal • Secretary of State Steve Hobbs • State Senator Manka Dhingra • State Senator Joe Nguyen • State Senator Emily Randall • State Representative My-Linh Thai • State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos • State Representative Cindy Ryu • King County Prosecutor Leesa Manion
Congrats from the board members,
Jeffrey Roh, Chair Katherine Cheng Jerry Chiang Charles Douglas Cheryl Lee David Kim Hyeok Kim Fai Naplong Sung Yang Kendee Yamaguchi
Weekly Specials
Prices Valid November 16-22, 2022
We will be CLOSED on Thankgiving Day, Thursday, November 24
White Prawns
16/20 Count. Wild from Mexico 16.99 lb
Kurobuta Berkshire Pork Tenderloin
9.99 lb
Kikkoman Soy Sauce
17 oz 3.99
Nagatanien Nori Ochazuke
Rice Soup Seasoning. 8 pk 2.99
Large Hachiya Persimmons 1.99 ea
One Fish Rice Sticks
Assorted Thickness. 16 oz 1.69
We’re Hiring!
Learn more at uwajimaya.com/careers
Shirakiku Frozen Vegetables
Assorted Variety. 454 g 2.49
Shirakiku Miso
Soybean Paste. White or Awase. 1.65 lb 3.99
Nature Soy Soy Puffs
Frozen. 5 oz 3.29
Mimatsu Salt & Lemon Baum Kuchen
Layer Cake. 5.28 oz 2.99
2022 King County Recovery Plan Communications Report
King County Coalition Against Hate and Bias
In partnership with the King County Office of Equity and Social Justice, the King County Coalition Against Hate and Bias received $1.5 million in the County Operations budget through the end of 2022. The funding for the Coalition supported community-based organizations who are uplifting community concerns and voices.
Why the Coalition was formed:
Hate and Bias crimes and incidents go largely under-reported and the data that collected is limited in its utility.
Visibility and community empowerment have deterrent effects on hate and bias crimes.
Traditional law enforcement remedies disproportionately affect communities of color.
CHINESE INFORMATION AND SERVICE CENTER (CISC)
As a partner of the coalition, CISC was awarded funding to create the Anti-Bias & Anti-Hate Program, to address bias and hate towards the Asian and immigrant community. CISC provides education, trainings and awareness about hate and bias; delivers Bystander Intervention trainings; and supports survivors of hate and bias in the community. If you have experienced an incident of hate or bias, please contact CISC: antihb@cisc-seattle.org.
The Coalition Against Hate and Bias is community led. Community organizations created a reporting system with confidential hotline numbers to report hate and bias incidents. Coalition partners also provide culturally- and linguistically supportive information, resources and referral, and advocate for community safety. Call CISC to report a hate/bias incident: Chinese / English: (206)886-2667 Vietnamese / English: (206)294-9053 Spanish / English: (425)598-5436 Russian / English: (425)698-1113 Ukrainian / English: (425)326-9479
Ộ MÔI SINH (ECOLOGY) BANG WASHINGTON THÔNG BÁO VỀ THỜI GIAN CÔNG CHÚNG GÓP Ý ngày 21 tháng 11 đến ngày 23 tháng 12 năm 2022.
Ecology kêu gọi quý vị xem xét và góp ý cho bản dự thảo Khảo Sát Phục Hồi (RI) và bản dự thảo Kế Hoạch Công Chúng Tham Gia cho Boeing Kent Space Center tại 20403 68th Ave. S. ở Kent, WA. RI nghiên cứu tình trạng địa điểm và sự ô nhiễm. Kế Hoạch Công Chúng Tham Gia khuyến khích sự tham gia của cộng đồng vào quy trình tẩy nhiễm và đưa ra phương cách mọi người có thể góp ý về các quyết định tẩy nhiễm. Khi thời gian công chúng góp ý kết thúc, Ecology sẽ xem xét tất cả các góp ý và có thể sửa đổi các tài liệu dựa trên chúng. Nếu những thay đổi đáng kể được thực hiện, những tài liệu này sẽ được đưa cho công chúng xem xét và góp ý thêm. Facility Site ID #2099, Cleanup Site ID #12671. Các tài liệu hỗ trợ có sẵn trên trang web của chúng tôi tại: https://ecology.wa.gov/Boeing-Kent. Nếu có thắc mắc, hãy liên lạc với janelle.anderson@ecy.wa.gov, 425-301-6454. Gửi góp ý bằng văn bản tới: https://ecology.wa.gov/Boeing-Kent-comment.
주 환경부는20403 68th Ave. S. Kent, WA 에 위치한 보잉 켄트 스페이스센터 개선조사 및 공공참여 계획 초안 검토와 논평을 위해 귀하를 초대합니다. 개선조사는 현장상태과 오염에 관련된 것입니다. 공공참여 계획은 오염 정화 과정에 지역사회의 참여를 장려하고, 오염 정화 결정에 대한 의견제시 방법을 설명합니다. 공개논평 기간이 끝나면, 주 환경부는 모든 의견을 고려하고 이를 기반으로 관련문서를 수정할 수 있습니다. 중요한 변경사항이 있는 경우, 관련문서는 추가 공개논평 및 검토과정을 거치게 됩니다. 시설 현장은 ID #2099 이고, 오염 정화 현장은 ID #12671 입니다. 관련문서는 주 환경부 웹사이트에 있습니다(https://ecology.wa.gov/Boeing-Kent). 질문이 있으시면 담당자(janelle.anderson@ecy.wa.gov, 425-301-6454) 에게 연락주십시오. 서면 의견제출은 웹사이트(https://ecology.wa.gov/Boeing-Kent-comment)에서 가능합니다.
Gao charged with vehicular homicide
A man who ran off the road and down onto I-5 in North Seattle remains in jail on $2 million bail.
The Washington State Patrol said 45-year-old Liming Gao drove off 130th Street near Northgate down onto I-5 below in the early morning of Nov. 3. He landed on the front end of one vehicle before hitting another and rolling over. The second vehicle he hit also rolled over and hit yet another vehicle in the process. 29-year-old Mackenzie Mitchell was killed and four others were injured in the four-car crash.
On Nov. 7, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Gao with vehicular homicide and reckless driving.
Through a translator at the hospital, Gao told police that he was trying to take his own life that day.
He is scheduled to be arraigned on Nov. 21.
■WORLD NEWS Biden, Xi clash on Taiwan but aim to ‘manage’ differences Protest song played for Hong Kong rugby team in South Korea
By SEUNG MIN KIM and ZEKE MILLER
ASSOCIATED PRESS
NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) — President Joe Biden objected directly to China’s “coercive and increasingly aggressive actions” toward Taiwan during the first in-person meeting of his presidency with Xi Jinping, as the two superpower leaders aimed on Nov. 14 to “manage” their differences in the competition for global influence.
The nearly three-hour meeting was the highlight of Biden’s weeklong, round-theworld trip to the Middle East and Asia, and came at a critical juncture for the two countries amid increasing economic and security tensions. Speaking at a news conference afterward, Biden said that when it comes to China, the U.S. would “compete vigorously, but I’m not looking for conflict.”
He added: “I absolutely believe there need not be a new Cold War” between America and the rising Asian power.
Biden reiterated U.S. support for its
see BIDEN/XI on 16
By HYUNG-JIN KIM and KANIS LEUNG
ASSOCIATED PRESS
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean organizers of a regional rugby tournament have apologized for mistakenly playing a song embraced by Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters as China’s national anthem, an incident that sparked strong reaction from the city’s government.
“Glory to Hong Kong”—whose lyrics call for democracy and liberty—was played before the men’s finals between South Korea and Hong Kong in the second leg of the Asian Rugby Seven Series in Incheon, just west of Seoul, on Nov. 14.
Video of the song playing at the tournament went viral on social media in Hong Kong, where the song composed by a local musician and sung by demonstrators during widespread anti-government protests in 2019 is now highly sensitive.
The Hong Kong government issued a strongly worded statement on Nov. 15 to express its dissatisfaction over the incident.
see SOUTH KOREA on 14
KING COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE TO BIDDERS/PROPOSERS
Sealed submittals will be received by the King County Procurement and Payables Section through the County’s E-Procurement Supplier Portal for the following solicitations.
The list of current solicitations in E-Procurement, resources on how to register as a supplier, express interest, communicate with the Contract Specialist, successfully submit a response and other information is provided on the County’s website: https://kingcounty.gov/procurement/solicitations
King County encourages minority business enterprise participation. King County does not discriminate based on disability in its programs, services, and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
KC000685 OPENS: 12/13/2022
ITB-Allison Transmission Parts or Approved Equal
TAITUNG
RESTAU R ANT
Established in 1935
• Catering • Cocktails • Valet parking • Banquet facilities
Hours Sun.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
www.buckleylaw.net
d
Renton Office
900 S.W. 16th Street Suite 130 Renton, WA 98057 Office: (206) 622-1100 Toll free: (800) 404-6200 Fax: (206) 622-0688
Tacoma Office
Wells Fargo Plaza Suite 1400 Tacoma, WA 98402 (appointment only)
Our law firm has recovered over $200 million for clients
Our Attorneys & Staff Proudly Serving the Community
Auto accidents Back & neck injuries Brain damage Wrongful Death Permanent Disability Pedestrian Accidents Quadriplegia/Paraplegia Slip & fall Product Liability Contingent fees (no recovery, no fee, costs only) Same day appointments Before & after work appointments available Free initial consultation Home & hospital visits available
NOW THROUGH 11/19/2022 VIRTUAL ART: BODIES OF LAND ANN LEDA SHAPIRO & HANAKO O’LEARY
ArtXchange Gallery, 512 First Ave S, Seattle Tuesday –Saturday, 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. artxchange.org
SATURDAYS THROUGH JANUARY 2023 SEATTLE’S FORMER IMMIGRATION & NATURALIZATION SERVICES (INS) BUILDING TOURS
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tickets at wingluke.org/insbuildingtour Tours do not run on 11/19, 11/26, 12/24 1/21
NOW THROUGH 1/15/2023 EXHIBIT: SRIJON CHOWDHURY: SAME OLD SONG
Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave., Seattle Admission is free Wed-Sun: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
NOW THROUGH 2/19/2023 EXHIBIT, “WE ARE CHANGING THE TIDE: COMMUNITY POWER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE”
The Wing Luke Museum, 719 S. King St., Seattle Thu-Sun, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. wingluke.org/we-are-changing-the-tide
NOW THROUGH 9/18/2023 RESISTERS: A LEGACY OF MOVEMENT FROM THE JAPANESE AMERICAN INCARCERATION
The Wing Luke Museum, 719 S. King St., Seattle Thu-Sun, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. wingluke.org
NOV
26
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
Seattle’s C-ID 11 a.m.-4 p.m. https://fb.me/e/2ldqIFKp1
DEC
3
SANTA IS COMING TO THE C-ID! PHOTO WITH SANTA
12-3 p.m. Wing Luke Museum wingluke.org
3 & 4
INSCAPE ARTS OPEN STUDIO TOURS
Wing Luke Asian Museum 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets at wingluke.org/insbuildingtour
■LETTER TO THE EDITOR Reader dismayed with NWAW
In general, I appreciate very much the Northwest Asian Weekly (NWAW). I consider it a trustworthy source of information on life and affairs of the local Asian community. Thank you for that.
However, I must admit that reading the Oct. 29 edition left me perplexed and dismayed.
Here is why. On the front page, I see “The mass exodus from Chinatown,” describing the everyday horrors facing business owners in the ChinatownInternational District (CID). As a result of that, many businesses move, or close their doors permanently.
On page 3 of the same issue, “CID protesters ask county for $20 million for past harms.” This article, in an even more direct way, blames the government for the desperate plight that many Asian business owners find themselves in.
Then, on the very next page, NWAW endorses Sen. Patty Murray, Rep. Suzan DelBene, Rep. Kim Schrier, etc.
That’s the same Sen. Murray quoted on page 18 saying: “Local small businesses are the hearts and souls of our communities.” And what, if anything, has Sen. Murray, or Rep. DelBene, or Rep. Schrier done to halt the breakdown of the CID? To alleviate the damage already done?
So, if I understand it correctly, in spite of the government’s failures that affect the Asian community in such a profound way, your paper still endorses the candidates running for reelection.
Why?
Regards,
— Chris Prentki
MEJIA/BONTA from 1
Attorney General Rob Bonta’s election. He won by a wide margin over Republican defense attorney Nathan Hochman.
The Associated Press called the race, though official results will take longer to finalize. Bonta was leading with more than 64% of the votes counted.
Bonta, a former San Francisco Bay Area state lawmaker known for his progressive views on criminal justice, campaigned on the promise to defend California’s robust abortion laws and continue his work to end gun violence and illegal firearm ownership.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Bonta last year after Xavier Becerra resigned to become U.S. Health and Human Services secretary. This was Bonta’s first run for statewide office.
During his tenure, Bonta prioritized ending an “epidemic of hate” against communities of color and other vulnerable groups and has used a new “housing strike force” within the California Department of Justice to pressure local governments into compliance with state laws.
View the solution on page 14
AssuntA ng
Publisher assunta@nwasianweekly.com
John Liu
Associate Publisher john@nwasianweekly.com
Ruth BAyAng
Editor editor@nwasianweekly.com
hAn Bui
Layout & Web Editor han@nwasianweekly.com
Account Executives
KeLLy LiAo kelly@nwasianweekly.com
John Liu john@nwasianweekly.com
geoRge hiRA ghira@nwasianweekly.com
The only weekly English-language newspaper serving Washington’s Asian community. The NW Asian Weekly has one simple goal: “To empower the Asian community.”
The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject any advertisement, letter or article. Subscriptions cost $40 for 52 weeks of the NW Asian Weekly and $30 for 52 weeks of the Seattle Chinese Post. The NW Asian Weekly owns the copyright for all its content. All rights reserved. No part of this paper may be reprinted without permission.
Secure your family’s future— become a homeowner
Owning a home is a great way to protect your family’s financial future. Union Bank® can help you find the mortgage that is right for you: • Discover down payment options as low as 3% • Receive down payment assistance grants from $9,000 to $12,000 with no payback of grant required1 • Take advantage of fast prequalifications2 • Enjoy competitive interest rates
Call 877-498-3513 today to start building your legacy.
Loans subject to credit and collateral approval. Not all loan programs are available in all states for all loan amounts. Terms and conditions subject to change. 1 Assistance provided is considered taxable income and will be subject to issuance of 1099-MISC to borrower.
The borrower should consult their tax professional for any tax implications. 2 Not a commitment to lend. Prequalification is based on information provided by the consumer. Additional information must be submitted for review and approval.
Union Bank NMLS ID #539249
©2022 MUFG Union Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. Union Bank is a registered trademark and brand name of MUFG Union Bank, N.A. unionbank.com
3 WAYS to Help Stop COVID
MASK UP
