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Yoshitomi receives surprise award

April 6, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Karen Yoshitomi was the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) PNW Regional Office Director (National Staff) for over 22 years. Her office was in the ID. Last year, Karen resigned to be Executive Director for the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington. The Seattle JACL used the Banquet as an occasion to give Karen a […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Community Center, Community Service Award, Executive Director, ID, Karen Yoshitomi, Ngoc Dinh, Sarah Baker, Tim Otani, Union Bank, Vol 34 No 15 | April 4 - April 10

Yoshitomi launches “Memories” program

March 16, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Karen Yoshitomi, the new Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) executive director, has launched the “Omoide (Memories)”program series for 2015. She presented her organizational vision and goals in her first public appearance last week. The JCCCW resumes its series, at its cultural center at 1414 South Weller Street. A native Washingtonian, Karen is […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Community Center, JCCCW, Karen Yoshitomi, Omoide Memories, South Weller Street, Vol 34 No 12 | March 14 - March 20

Council member supports redistricting of Seattle — O’Brien believes new change emphasizes community

July 17, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly The Seattle City Council could face radical change in leadership under a new redristricting plan set in place by voters. Starting in 2015, Seattle will elect a majority of City Council members by district.  Seven of the nine councilmembers will be elected by district and two will remain at-large […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2014, 2015, Census, Charter Amendment, Community Center, Councilmember O- Brien, Little Saigon, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle City Council Members, Southeast Seattle, Vietnamese, Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 - July 25

Lori Matsukawa lauded at NW Emmys

June 12, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Sue Misao Northwest Asian Weekly Generations of Pacific Northwesterners have grown up with the familiar smile of Lori Matsukawa, who has been informing and enlightening the public for 36 years, 31 of those at KING 5 television.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2014, Annual Northwest Regional Emmy Awards, Asian American Journalists Association, Asian American Silver Circle, China, Cleven Ticeson, Community Center, KCTS, KING, KOMO, KONG, Lifetime Achievement Award, Lori Matsukawa, National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Silver Circle, Redmond Reporter, Seattle Chapter, Seattle Times, Steve Pool, Vol 33 No 25 | June 14 - June 20, Winter Olympics

Tomiko Santos to talk

May 16, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The first Nikkei woman elected to the Washington State legislature, Sharon Tomiko Santos, will be the featured speaker at the May 16 Omoide program conducted by the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, Blaine United Methodist Church, Community Center, Franklin High School, Japanese American, Northeastern University, Seattle, Sharon Tomiko Santos, Vol 33 No 21 | May 17 - May 23, Washington State, Weller Street

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

Asian candidates dot electoral landscape

October 24, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Sue Misao Northwest Asian Weekly Ten API candidates remain on the ballot for King County in contested races in the Nov. 5 general election.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2013, Benson Wong, Community Center, Ed Luera, Joe Van, Lyndon Heywood, Lynne Robinson, Maya Vengadasalam, Metropolitan King County Council, Naomi Wilson, Project Safe Neighborhoods, Reagan Dunn, Regional Transit Committee, Rich Erwin, Richard Conlin, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle University, Shari Song, Vietnamese American, Vol 32 No 44 | October 26 - November 1

Russell Joe joins JCCCW as CAO

July 29, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Former Issaquah City Councilmember Russell Joe joined the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) as the organization’s new chief administrative officer on July 1. CAO is a new position to the organization, following the restructuring of JCCCW’s leadership infrastructure. The CAO and COO positions replace the former executive director position.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Bif Brigman, CAO, COO, Community Center, Former Issaquah City Councilmember Russell Joe, Hunts Point, JCCCW, Vol 32 No 31 | July 27 - August 2

Name in the News: JCCCW hosts Tomodachi Luncheon, honors Tsutakawa family and Mariners president

April 8, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) hosted their 5th annual Tomodachi Luncheon on Thursday, March 28, raising over $67,000 to help support JCCCW programs and underwrite the organization’s daily operations …

Filed Under: Names in the News, Community News Tagged With: 2012, Chuck Armstrong, Community Center, Garfield Orchestra Gerry, JCCCW, KING, Lori Matsukawa, Seattle Mariners, Seattle University, Tomodachi Luncheon

IDCC announces lunchtime programs

February 15, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The International District Community Center has started a lunchtime activities program running from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays. The program aims to help International District residents and workers live healthy and active lifestyles. For a drop-in fee of $3 for adults and $2 for seniors, participants can play basketball on Mondays and Fridays, […]

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2013, Community Center, IDCC, International District, Vol 32 No 8 | February 16 - February 22

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