BLOG: Who did they vote for?
By Assunta Ng I asked some of my more secretive friends who they voted for governor, but not everyone is willing to share that information, especially the independents. A different question usually...
View ArticleBLOG: One call to make a difference
By Assunta Ng Tan Tho Tien wanted to donate a dinner to benefit Hurricane Sandy victims at his restaurant, the House of Hong. The only condition he set for Tony Au, captain of the International Dance...
View ArticleLETTER: David Ma is mentally ill, not crazy
Dear Ms. Ng, Thank you for your wonderful article featuring Mr. David Ma at the ACRS gala. I think it’s a tremendous achievement he has made and I am grateful that Asian Weekly was able to cover this...
View ArticleCityClub forum to answer health care questions
The Seattle CityClub will be hosting their fourth and final forum in the 2012 Health Care Series – Access to Care, at the Westin Seattle, Fifth Avenue Room, 1900 Fifth Avenue, Seattle on Monday, Dec....
View ArticleVietnamese Cultural Center begins construction on additional temple
The Vietnamese Cultural Center (VCC), located in West Seattle at 2236 SW Orchard St, began construction of its second temple on Nov. 3. The new temple will be approximately twice the size of the...
View ArticleDEVONATION — A Fashion Star is Born
By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Dream. Evolution. Freedom. These were the attributes that Devon Yan-Berrong wanted to convey through his 2013 spring/summer collection, Devonation. Earlier this...
View Article“The Secret World Of Arrietty”
By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly Studio Ghibli, founded in 1985 by anime directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, quickly built a reputation as one of the most outstanding Japanese animation...
View ArticleTop Contributor: Joan Yoshitomi — Career working in politics highlighted by...
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly “I probably should have become a teacher,” Joan Yoshitomi said half-joking. Yoshitomi is retired, but not really. Although she officially retired in 2006, the...
View ArticleChina congress highlights contrast with Taiwan
By Peter Enav The Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — While ties between China and Taiwan may be closer than at any time since they split in a civil war, that said, formal Communist Party congress...
View ArticleNorth Korean harvest modestly improves
By Nicole Winfield The Associated Press ROME, Italy (AP) — North Korea increased its staple foods production for the second year in a row but its citizens are still suffering from a serious lack of key...
View ArticleObama first to become first president to visit Myanmar
By Jim Kuhnhenn The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will become the first U.S. president to visit the once pariah nation of Myanmar, drawing attention to the country’s shift...
View ArticleSatellite imagery reveals North Korean missile activity
By Matthew Pennington The Associated Press WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) — Satellite imagery indicates North Korea has been testing rocket engines, a sign it continues to develop its long-range ballistic...
View ArticleLittle Saigon gets first Vietnamese American mayor
By Staff The Associated Press WESTMINSTER, Calif. (AP) — The first Vietnamese-American mayor of Westminster will earn just $900 a month, and the authority he holds in this Southern California city is...
View ArticlePurdue students push for Asian cultural center
By Eric Weddle The Associated Press WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Time has arrived for an Asian cultural center at Purdue University. That’s what a growing number of students are demanding on the West...
View ArticleMarine trainer gets Asian makeover
By Staff The Associated Press HONOLULU, Hawaii (AP) — The $42 million high-tech immersion trainer at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows is getting a makeover to go along with a new mission. Gone are...
View ArticleAmerican electorate growing more diverse
By Nancy Benac and Connie Cass The Associated Press WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) — It’s not just the economy, stupid. It’s the demographics — the changing face of America. The 2012 elections drove home trends...
View ArticleHomestead Community Land Trust fundraises at Pyramid Brewery
Over 125 Homestead Community Land Trust supporters gathered at the Pyramid Brewery on Saturday, Oct. 20, for an evening of trivia and fundraising. Guests enjoyed food and beer, answered trivia...
View ArticleNAAAP Gala awards scholarships, raises funds for more next year
The National Association of Asian American Professionals Seattle Chapter (NAAAP–Seattle) held its 33rd annual scholarship gala at the Museum of Flight last Friday, Nov. 9. At the event, which was...
View ArticleWashington state APAs prevail in three elections
The night of Nov. 6 was not just a big night for Asian and Pacific Americans nationally. It was also a big night for APAs at the state level. Democrat Rep. Bob Hasegawa, who is currently a State...
View ArticleDiane Narasaki receives ACLU of Washington top award
The ACLU of Washington honored civil rights leader Diane Narasaki with its top award for civil liberties at the ACLU of Washington Bill of Rights Celebration Dinner on Nov. 10 at the Seattle Marriott...
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