Empathy is everywhere: The secret to Christy’s career
Niki StojnicDecember 4December 40
Home Care Instructor Christy Narvaez has an infectious enthusiasm felt by learners and clients alike. Christy, also an advanced training graduate,...
Getting to know Islam
Shaun ScottJune 21June 210
There are many myths and misconceptions about Islam. Islam is a religion followed by 1.6 billion Muslims around the world. Just as in any religion,...
The work Sahro Jamah Farah does as a Home Care Aide to prepare meals, cook, and clean for her six consumers in the Puget Sound area is both rewarding...
Spotlight on El Salvador
Anna GorenApril 1October 70
This feature on El Salvador originally complimented the story on Home Care Aide Isabel Palma in the Spring 2015 issue. Though Mexican-Americans are...
Spotlight on Northwest Native Tribes
Lora ShinnDecember 1October 70
In October 2014, Columbus Day was not honored in Seattle. Instead, the Seattle City Council introduced Indigenous Peoples’ Day in remembrance of both the...
Spotlight on Korea
Lora ShinnDecember 1October 70
Korea has contributed an impressive immigrant population to the United States. But few Americans are aware of Korean history, which is affected by...
Spotlight on Russia
Alison SargentDecember 1October 70
Russians and Russian-speakers have a long history in the Northwest. The territory that is now the state of Alaska was controlled by the Russian Empire in the...
Spotlight on Ethiopia
Alison SargentDecember 1October 70
When the owner’s of Seattle’s renowned Kokéb restaurant, Yeshi and Belete Shiferaw, arrived in Seattle 30 years ago, they were one of around 35...