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In memory of Ted Pang — loving husband, community leader, and volunteer

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Ted Sun Yet Pang passed away due to a heart attack on Sunday, May 3, the day after his 80th birthday.

In celebration of APA Heritage Month

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Education is key: According to the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL), education is pivotal to how Asian Pacific Americans (APA) are viewed and treated. The Seattle Chapter has launched a concerted effort to proactively fight for important APA issues by focusing on teaching students about the experiences of people of Asian ancestry.

Wing Luke contractors honored

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Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington (ABC) honored 15 outstanding projects with its 2009 Excellence in Construction Awards. Marpac Construction, which worked on the Wing Luke Asian Museum’s new location, was one of the organizations recognized.

The 2009 Greater Seattle Japanese Community Court

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In April, the 2009 Greater Seattle Japanese Community Court was introduced to the public at the Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival at the Seattle Center.

Tsuchiya gets honorable distinction

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On May 1, Herbert Minoru Tsuchiya was named the UW School of Pharmacy’s Distinguished Alumnus in Pharmacy Practice for 2008, a prestigious distinction awarded ev-ery two years. He was presented the award at a reception on May 6 at the Seattle Asian Art Museum.

P-I reporters: From deadlines to the bottom lines of survival

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The print publication of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer ended on March 17, and so did many of its employees’ jobs.