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A smoke-free message, at theaters in Pierce County

March 24, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

TACOMA, Wash. – A smoke-free housing PSA is now running in Pierce County movie theaters. It’s an effort to end tobacco use and educate about the dangers of residential smoking. “The state fire marshal reports smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths in Washington,” said George Hermosillo, smoke-free housing coordinator. “We want people living […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2016, AMC, Asian Pacific Islanders, Census Bureau, George Hermosillo, PSA, Pierce County, State Department, Vol 35 No 13 | March 26 - April 1

Visionary community health center ICHS hosts its first API fun run

February 5, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Dozens of long-distance fun runs and walks take place throughout the year in the Pacific Northwest, each focused on a different cause or theme, as well as set in different geographical locations. Ethnic diversity in participation has been limited until now, and Seattle-based International Community Health Services (ICHS) is […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2014, 2015, 2016, Asian Pacific Islanders, Carolina Panthers, Chris Potter, Christine Loredo, Denver Broncos, Human Services, ICHS, Lake Washington, Lunar New Year, Mercer Slough Nature Park, National Quality Leader, Pacific Northwest, Seattle, Seward Park, Super Bowl Sunday, Visionary, Vol 35 No 6 | February 6 - February 12

Go West! — Report shows Asian Pacific Islanders heading toward the left coast

November 5, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Tina Lu Northwest Asian Weekly Asian Americans as well as Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (NHPI) are the fastest growing racial groups in the West, according to a report released last week by the advocacy organization Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAAJ). The report provides the latest data on the growing Asian American and NHPI […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2015, AAAJ, Advancing Justice, Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Asian Americans, Asian Pacific Islanders, Ay Saechao, Census Bureau, Go West Report, Joanna Lee, Lua Pritchard, NHPI, Pierce County, Seattle, Snohomish County, United States, Vol 34 No 46 | November 7 - November 13

VISIONARY: Resolving regrets and fighting for rights — Seattle OCA continues supporting the Asian American community

October 8, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nodyia Fedrick Northwest Asian Weekly If you check out the OCA-Greater Seattle’s website you’ll read a standard description of what the 20-year-old nonprofit is about: social justice and civil rights for its Asian community. But speak to its members and you’re sure to hear the message come alive. “When there’s injustice being done, we’re […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Asian Pacific Americans, Asian Pacific Islanders, Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Donnie Chin, Douglas Chin, International Children, Nodyia Fedrick, Northwest Asian Weekly, OCA, Regret Resolution, Seattle City Councils, Seattle City Hall Photo, Seattle Public Schools Social Studies, Vol 34 No 42 | October 10 - October 16, Washington State, Washington Territory

Doctor, lawyer…but why not firefighter? — Firefighter opportunities available in Seattle

August 13, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Preston Bhang is a pioneer in the city of Seattle.  He was the first Korean American firefighter for the Seattle Fire Department.  Bhang retired two years ago but still promotes the job he served for over 4 decades and encourages Asian Pacific Islanders to take advantage of the current […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, API, Asian Asian Pacific Island, Asian Pacific Islanders, Jason Cruz, Korean American, Northwest Asian Weekly, Preston Bhang, Seattle Fire Department, Seattle Firefighter, South Central Los Angeles, Vol 34 No 34 | August 15 - August 21

Monastrial will supervise at ICHS

July 27, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Sunshine Monastrial was recently promoted to Planning, Development, & Evaluation Supervisor at the International Community Health Services (ICHS), a non-profit community health center that provides culturally and linguistically appropriate health services to improve the health of Asian Pacific Islanders and the broader community. In this role, she drives the development of ICHS’ community needs assessments; strategic, […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Asian Pacific Islanders, ICHS, Sunshine Monastrial, Vol 34 No 31 | July 25 - July 31

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

Nominate!: Bamboo Award for Health — Nominations now being accepted to recognize and honor strong advocates for International Community Health Services

March 9, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

  International Community Health Services (ICHS) and the ICHS Foundation are now accepting nominations for the 2015 Bamboo Award for Health, to recognize the outstanding work of people and organizations in supporting ICHS and its mission. The nominations will be accepted until March 6. The award will be presented at the ICHS Bloom Gala on […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, API, Asian Pacific Islanders, Bamboo Award, ICHS, International Community Health Services, Kip Tokuda, Seattle, Vol 34 No 10 | February 28 - March 6

Get out and breathe

August 15, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Truc Allen Northwest Asian Weekly My life has been a little lonely. Ever since I first put on a climbing harness, stepped into snow skis, got my first skateboard kickflip, or even my first whitewater combat roll, I’ve always been a little alone.

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: 2010, 2014, Asian Americans, Asian Pacific Islanders, Brett Owens, King County, Korean, Lisa Kim, Quan Chao, Truc Allen, Vietnamese, Vol 33 No 34 | August 16 - August 22, Yuichiro Miura, culture, japan, social media, technology

New ICHS clinic opening in Bellevue in this spring

March 13, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Ron Chew Contributor to Northwest Asian Weekly A new clinic will be coming to Bellevue in April, giving people another option for high quality and affordable health care.

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: 2014, Affordable Care Act, Asian American, Asian Pacific Americans, Asian Pacific Islanders, Beacon Hill, CEO, Chinatown, Gildas Cheung, Holly Park, ICHS, International District, Northwest Asian Weekly, Ron Chew, Seattle World School, Teresita Batayola, The Health Issue 2014, Vol 33 No 12 | March 15 - March 21

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