International Examiner Established in 1974, the International Examiner is the oldest and largest nonprofit, pan-Asian American publication in the Pacific Northwest.
The Intenational Examiner aspires to be a catalyst for building an inspiring, connected, well-respected, and socially conscious Asian Pacific American community.
The International Examiner is a free publication published on the first and third Wednesdays of every month.
One by one, at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, supporters carefully placed black-and-white photographs, faded articles, a book about Filipino-American history and a red menu into boxes -- all items they said told the story of Asian Pacific Americans in the region.
The Saturday afternoon packing was part of a closing ceremony to mark the end of the 20 years that the museum has spent at Seventh Avenue South and South Jackson Street in Seattle. Next year, it will re-open in a new 59,000-square-foot home at the East Kong Yick Building at Eight Avenue South and South King Street.
The new location, scheduled to open May 31, will provide more space for exhibits, library and storage compared to the estimated 10,000 square feet the museum currently occupies. (Read More)
Nhien Nguyen, editor International Examiner, interviews Maribeth Ellis, Executive Director Chinatown International District Business Improvement Area, at Seattle's Chinatown-International District Night Market.
Maribeth Ellis Professional Background; I have years (20+) of experience managing people and projects. My most recent position was the Home Owner Association Operation’s Manager for Trilogy at Redmond Ridge. However most of my management experience is working at Swedish Hospital as Director of Facilities, Environmental Services and Maintenance.
My decision to pursue the Executive Director position with CIDBIA was based on my desire to change the direction of career, out of the corporate world and into nonprofits. I knew what skills I offered and that I wanted to work within a community, preferably one that offered diversity both in responsibilities and people. I had also done my last long commute and wanted to work within 5 miles of our home. My husband, Kent, Gabe, our dog, and I live less then 3 miles away in Mount Baker.
My experience working with housekeeping staff at Swedish taught me many things; an appreciation for the personal challenge immigrants face, and while I speak no language other then English, I am a better listener because I have learned to listen through accents of people from many countries. As a volunteer with REWA (Refugee Women’s Alliance) I have taught English as a Second Language. I also served on the Board of Directors for REWA.
My husband and I like to travel, snow ski, camp, and fly fish. I love to garden and since I have run out of room in my own garden, I help friends with theirs!
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The Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA)is a diverse organization of people that seeks to preserve and enhance the jewels of the deep heritage found in the area, while bringing growth and prosperity to all those involved.
"Our neighborhood marketing campaign primarily consists of event production, neighborhood beautification efforts, strategic partnerships and promotional outreach opportunities." -CIDBIA
Nhien Nguyen, editor International Examiner, interviews WILD members Montica Vorgn and Rina Thi at the Seattle's Chinatown-International District Night Market.
Seattle’s Chinatown-International District Night Market is brought to you by a partnership of local community organizations: Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area, International District Housing Alliance, International Examiner, Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Wing Luke Asian Museum, and also through the support of the City of Seattle Office of Economic Development, Department of Neighborhoods, and Department of Parks and Recreation.
The Night Market joins a series of Summer Events in Hing Hay Park through August. Weekly Saturday outdoor movies in the park include: "Fearless" starring Jet Li (August 4); "In the Mood for Love" (August 11); "Monsoon Wedding" (August 18); and "Steamboy" (August 25).
Nhien Nguyen, editor International Examiner, interviews WILD members Kevin Tain and Yuk Liang at the Seattle’s Chinatown-International District Night Market.
Established in 1997, the International District Housing Alliance Wilderness Inner-city Leadership Development (WILD) project is a youth program that operates under the framework of environmental health and justice in Seattle, WA. Many of the youth in the WILD program are not native English speakers, but speak a number of languages and dialects. With common language and culture, WILD youth are well suited to assist the elders on issues concerning environmental justice, and at the same time gain a better sense of identity, community, and civic responsibility. - Seattle Neighborhood Indicator Project
Maribeth Ellis Professional Background; I have years (20+) of experience managing people and projects. My most recent position was the Home Owner Association Operation’s Manager for Trilogy at Redmond Ridge. However most of my management experience is working at Swedish Hospital as Director of Facilities, Environmental Services and Maintenance. 
