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ACLF dinner

June 1, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Asian Community Leadership Foundation’s (ACLF) dinner was held on May 16. There were approximately 130 people in attendance, including Mayor Ed Murray. This was the 15th ACLF Community Leaders Program graduation class. The class project this year was in partnership with Southeast Asian American Access in Education Coalition. Nate Caminos and Mark Okazaki were […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, ACLF, Asian Pacific American Affairs, Debadutta Dash, Development Director, John Okamoto, Mark Okazaki, Mayor Ed Murray, Nate Caminos, Vol 34 No 23 | May 30 - June 5

Top Contributor: Frieda Takamura, lifetime contributor to the Asian community

November 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Senhao Liu Northwest Asian Weekly From being a teacher to a policymaker in education improvement, Frieda Takamura has contributed much during the past 40 years to the Asian Pacific Islander community.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2014, API, Asian Pacific American Affairs, Asian Pacific Islander, Chinese, Frieda Takamura, Japanese American, Michael Itti, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, Senhao Liu, Southeast Asian, Tokyo, Top Contributor Frieda Takamura, Top Contributors 2014, Vietnamese, Vol 33 No 48 | November 22 - November 28, WEA, Walla Walla, White Center Community Development Association, Whitman College

Awareness about stomach cancer

October 3, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Suzanne Pak For Northwest Asian Weekly On Aug. 22nd, Cornerstone Medical Services hosted the first stomach cancer summit in Washington state’s history. A hundred health, human service, and community leaders gathered at the Clarion Hotel in Federal Way to hear Dr. Joo Ha Hwang (chief of gastroenterology at Harborview Medical Center) explain how to […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: 2014, Asian Pacific American Affairs, Cancer Facts Figures, Cindy Ryu, Cornerstone Medical Services, Dorothy Wong, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Harborview Medical Center, Jeanne Burbidge, Joo Ha Hwang, Marguerite Ro, Michael Itti, Michael Park, South King County, Suzanne Pak, United States, Vol 33 No 41 | October 4 - October 10

New appointments to the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

July 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Mohan Gurung was born in Nepal, and migrated to the United States in 1993. He previously worked at Bir Hospital (the oldest hospital in Nepal) for over 13 years in their Emergency/Trauma, Orthopedic and Dental department as well as volunteering in numerous medical camps and health clinics, including the Red Cross. He founded the Nepal […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Asian Pacific American Affairs, Bir Hospital, Emergency Trauma, Hmong American, Mohan Gurung, Nepal Seattle Society, Red Cross, US, United States, Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 - July 25, Zer Vue

PICTORIAL: 40th anniversary of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

May 29, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On May 15, the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) brought youth, community leaders, elected officials and commissioners together at the Holiday Inn in Seatac for a celebration of history and to inspire a new generation. Attendees were treated to performances by the Filipino Youth Activities Drill Team, Seattle Kokon Taiko drummers, […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News, Pictorials Tagged With: 2014, Ambassador Gary Locke, Asian Pacific American Affairs, Bob Santos, CAPAA, Debadutta Dash, Ellen Abellera, Filipino Youth Activities Drill Team, Jay Inslee, KING, Lori Matsukawa, Seattle Kokon Taiko, Vol 33 No 23 | May 31 - June 6

Gov. appoints Wada to CAPAA

May 12, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Lori Wada, supervisor of the Statewide Health Information Benefits Advisors program at the Washington State Office of Insurance Commission, was appointed to the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs by Governor Jay Inslee on April 2, 2014.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Asian Pacific American Affairs, BA, Beijing, CAPAA, China, Commissioner Wada, Governor Jay Inslee, Lori Wada, Martins University, Russia, South Korea, Statewide Health Information Benefits Advisors, Vol 33 No 20 | May 10 - May 16, World Women

APA commission celebrates 40 years

April 25, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) will bring together youth, community leaders, elected officials, and commissioners to celebrate its 40th anniversary on May 15, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in SeaTac (formerly the Holiday Inn), at 17338 International Blvd. The anniversary event will honor the commission’s legacy, accomplishments, and vision for […]

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, APA, Asian Pacific American Affairs, Asian Pacific Americans, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Filipino Youth Activities Drill Team, International Blvd, Jay Inslee, Lori Matsukawa, Mike Lowry, Pacific Islanders, Vol 33 No 18 | April 26 - May 2, Washington State Legislature, parking

Top Contributor: Mohan Gurung

November 21, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Signe Predmore Northwest Asian Weekly Mohan Gurung has remarkable dedication to his fellow Seattle-area Nepalis. He is an energetic,

Filed Under: Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2011, 2013, Asian Pacific American Affairs, Food, Hong Restaurant, Mohan Gurung, NSS, Northwest Asian Weekly, OK, Pacific Northwest, Seattle-area Nepalis, Signe Predmore, Top Contributors 2013, United States, Vol 32 No 48 | November 23 - November 29, culture, language, top contributors

Affordable Health Care Act for APAs discussed

November 1, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Small business owners and community members are invited to a public board meeting of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs to learn about enrollment in — and the progress of — the Affordable Health Care Act in the Asian Pacific American community.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2013, Asian Pacific American, Asian Pacific American Affairs, Community Center, International Community Health Services, King County Public Health, Seattle, Vol 32 No 45 | November 2 - November 8, Weller St

Two named to Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

October 14, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Gov. Jay Inslee recently announced the following appointments to the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA). Gerardine “Didi” Cabusao is Filipino-American and resides in Selah. She is a registered dietitian at Yakima Valley School, Department of Social and Health Services. Cabusao is currently serving as a board member of the Filipino American Community of […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Antioch University, Asian Pacific American Affairs, Filipino American Community, Jay Inslee, South Seattle Community College, Tonga, Vol 32 No 42 | October 12 - October 18

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