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IN MEMORY OF: Tek Hong Wong (1921–2016)

March 11, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Tek Hong Wong, a quiet pioneer in the local Asian Community, passed away on Feb. 5. A dedicated family man, decorated World War II veteran, and Seattle businessman, his legacy is evident in our community and through the many different people’s lives he touched. He is survived by his children Rick Wong Andy Wong, Phillip […]

Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: 2016, Asian Community, Barbara Wong, Broadway High School, Chinatown, Chinese Family Associations, Faith Bible Church, Gim Ling Restaurant, Japanese Americans, Julie Wong Yuen, Kent Chinese Alliance, Lily Lee Wong, Linda Wong Abe, Phillip Wong, Purple Heart, Queen Anne, Renton Senior Activity Center, Rick Wong Andy Wong, Seattle, Tek Hong Wong, Tek Wong, Vol 35 No 11 | March 12 - March 18

Van Dinh-Kuno — Hands-on activist

November 6, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Elisabeth Sherman Northwest Asian Weekly A young Vietnamese girl fleeing her war torn homeland for a better life in America: the story might seem common enough—until you realize that girl grew up be one of Washington state’s most powerful advocates for immigrants. Van Dinh-Kuno, who will be honored at this year’s Northwest Asian Weekly […]

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Asian Community, Asian Pacific Islander Coalition, Elisabeth Sherman, Everett Community College, Executive Director, Health Profession Opportunity Grant, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, Somalian Bantu, Though Kuno, United States, Vietnamese, Vol 34 No 46 | November 7 - November 13, language

Asian Community airs concerns with new Seattle Police Chief

June 18, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Mark Okazaki Special for Northwest Asian Weekly “We were totally left out.” That is how long-time community activist Alan Sugiyama characterized the recent appointment of four Assistant Police Chiefs, none of whom were Asian Pacific Islanders, under the relatively new command of Seattle’s top cop, Kathleen O’Toole.  Sugiyama went on to say that there […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, APDC, API, Alan Sugiyama, Asian Community, Asian Pacific Islanders, Assistant Chief, Assistant Police Chiefs, Beacon Hill, Dorothy Wong, Executive Director, International District Chinatown, Mark Okazaki, Northwest Asian Weekly, Ron Chew, Seattle, Seattle Police Chief, Vol 34 No 26 | June 20 - June 26

COMMENTARY: My wish for the Japanese American community

January 23, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Louise Kashino Takisaki Northwest Asian Weekly My dedication to support the Nisei Veterans Committee is because of the importance of preserving our history, especially during WWII. Our mission at NVC is to “Honor the Past; Educate the Future.” The history books have included very little on the Japanese incarceration during WWII, so it is […]

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2014, 2015, Asian Community, Bainbridge Island Japanese, Europe, Executive Order, Japanese American, NVC, Nisei Veterans Committee, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pearl Harbor, Regimental Combat, Shiro Kashino, Top Contributor, United States, Vol 34 No 5 | January 24 - January 30, WWII

Top Contributors honored

December 12, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Minal Singh Northwest  Asian Weekly Every year, the Northwest Asian Weekly and Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation hold a banquet in honor of the Top Contributors to the Asian Community in the past year. These honorees are passionate about improving their communities in such areas as education, health, activism, and politics.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2014, API, Asian Community, Cornerstone Medical, Fred Yee, Frieda Takamura, Hong Restaurant, Korean, NAAAP, Nisei Veterans Club, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Pearl Harbor, Sherwin Tsao, Top Contributors 2014, Vol 33 No 51 | December 13 - December 19, WWII, Washington State Senator-elect, top contributors

Top Contributor: Celebrating a lifetime of community service — Fred Yee

November 14, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Fred Yee was a Chinese American student who wanted to please his family by studying science. So he chose geology, but he quickly realized that community service was his real passion. When he was 18, Yee arrived at Seattle from Hong Kong in August 1969. The original plan was […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Asian Americans, Asian Community, CISC, Chinese American, Dennis Lam, Fred Yee, Hong Kong, Kin On, MBA, Nina Huang, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle University, Top Contributor Celebrating, Top Contributors 2014, UW, Vol 33 No 47 | November 15 - November 21, Wing Luke Asian Museum, Yee Family Association

Top Contributor: Modesty, even after 88 years — Louise Kashino still quietly contributes to our community

November 7, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Zachariah Bryan Northwest Asian Weekly Behind every good man, there is a good woman. And perhaps there is no truer case of that than Louise Kashino. While her husband Shiro Kashino was used to the spotlight, having been a high school football star and a war hero, she was used to making things work […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Asian Community, Bronze Star, Christmas Party, Debbie Kashino, Executive Committee, Japanese American, Louise Kashino, Nisei Veterans Hall, Northwest Asian Weekly, Purple Hearts, Puyallup Fairgrounds, Seattle, Second World War, Shiro Kashino, Tish Oye, Top Contributor Modesty, Top Contributors 2014, Vol 33 No 46 | November 8 - November 14, Zachariah Bryan

Diverse group of APA community contributors honored

December 12, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly The freezing outdoor temperature did not dampen the warm atmosphere of handshaking and extended congratulations inside the House of Hong Restaurant.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2013, Asian Community, Austin Huang, Bellevue School Board, Bellingham Chinese Culture Festival, Board President Janet Ung, Fife City Council, Filipino American History Month, Hong Restaurant, Jae Hoon Kim, James Tabafunda, Japanese American, Nepalese Seattle Dancers, Nepali American, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Philippines, Sue Taoka, Teresa Yuan, Top Contributor, Top Contributors 2013, United States, Vol 32 No 51 | December 14 - December 20, Western Washington University

Northwest Area Foundation elects Hyeok Kim to board

December 9, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Hyeok Kim, of Seattle, has been elected to the Northwest Area Foundation Board of Directors. She will begin her three-year term at the regularly scheduled board meeting in February 2014. Kim, a native of Seoul, Korea, is the executive director of Interim Community Development Association, a nonprofit affordable housing and community development organization serving Asian, […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Advisory Commission, Asian Americans, Asian Community, Hyeok Kim, Interim Community Development Association, Korea, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pacific Islanders, President Obama, Seattle, Top Contributor, Vol 32 No 50 | December 7 - December 13, Washington State Legislature

Snoqualmie Casino heading into their fifth year

February 2, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Eric Booker For the Northwest Asian Weekly Set amidst the majestic backdrop of the Snoqualmie Valley is what has become an unexpected gem, the Snoqualmie Casino.  Snoqualmie is heading into its fifth year of operation and is the premier casino in the Northwest.

Filed Under: Features, Briefs Tagged With: 2013, Asian Community, CEO, East Asian Style, Greater Seattle, Jon Jenkins, NOTE, Northwest Asian Weekly Events, Snoqualmie Casino, Snoqualmie Valley, Vol 32 No 6 | February 2 - February 8

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