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Political newcomer Dan Shih’s passion for public service rooted in family and culture

March 18, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Dan Shih advocates for justice; he works on such issues as patent infringement, class actions, and contract and warranty disputes. But now, the Seattle attorney is taking a leave of absence from Susman Godfrey to battle five other opponents – at this time – for a seat in the […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2016, American Civil Liberties Union, American Dream, Asian Pacific Islander, Capitol Hill, Chinese American, Congressional District, Dan Shih, James Tabafunda, Lakeside School Alumni, Madison Park, Mercer Island, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, Stanford University, Susman Godfrey, Taiwan, University District, Vol 35 No 12 | March 19 - March 25, culture

Honoring diverse cultures

March 30, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

  Congressman Adam Smith, 9th district, presented Estela Ortega and Frank Irigon, recipients of the  Congressman’s 2015 Champions of Justice award. On Mar. 12, over 200 people attended the second annual Taste of the 9th, a community celebration featuring the diverse cultures of the 9th Congressional District at Lakewood Seward Park Community Club. Smith’s event also featured food from […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, BBQ, Congressional District, Congressman Adam Smith, Estela Ortega, Frank Irigon, Rainier Restaurant, Vol 34 No 14 | March 28 - April 3, Wonder Ethiopian Restaurant

Wise words on preserving diversity

September 19, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“The diversity of our nation is our greatest strength. Preserving diversity is crucial to the future of our community.  By honoring our past, providing equal opportunities and social justice for all, and by celebrating different cultures and backgrounds, we can ensure that our society builds an environment that accepts, welcomes, and preserves diverse backgrounds and […]

Filed Under: Wise Words Series Tagged With: 2014, Congressional District, Congressman Adam Smith, Diaspora Tour, Jill Wakefield, King County Executive, Martin Luther King, Minority Affairs, Nate Miles, Seattle Colleges, Sheila Edwards Lange, Sung Yang, UW, Vice President, Vice Provost, Vol 33 No 39 | September 20 - September 26, Wayne Lau

Joby Shimomura shares her path to the Governor’s office

April 18, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Joby Shimomura is a fourth-generation Japanese American, recently appointed as Gov. Jay Inslee’s chief of staff. On April 13, she took time to talk about her professional background and how she found her way to the Governor’s office. The event was hosted by the Hokubei Hochi Foundation, a non-profit […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2012, 2013, 2014, Congressional District, Hokubei Hochi Foundation, Jay Inslee, Joby Shimomura, John Miller, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, Vivian Nguyen, Vol 33 No 17 | April 19 - April 25, culture

Smith celebrates diversity

March 3, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“Taste of the 9th” celebrated the diverse cultures of 9th Congressional District with Congressman Adam Smith on Jan. 22 at the Mount Baker Community Club. Ninety people attended the event, including leaders from the Hispanic, Asian, and African American communities.  Entertainment included a performance by the Lieu Quan Lion Dance Team.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, African American, Congressional District, Congressman Adam Smith, Eli Lilly, House Armed Services Committee, Lieu Quan Lion Dance Team, Mercer Island, Mount Baker Community Club, Nate Miles, Rainier Valley, Vol 33 No 10 | March 1 - March 7

What will future ‘district’ elections mean for racial representation?

November 14, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Zachariah Bryan Northwest Asian Weekly Now that Seattle has overwhelmingly passed Charter Amendment No. 19, to elect city council members by district rather than at large, what will happen to race representation? At the moment, city hall has little to offer. City Councilmember Bruce Harrell, who is half Japanese American and half African American, […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2013, 2015, African American, Capitol Hill Central District, Chris Stearns, City Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Congressional District, Congressman Adam Smith, Faye Garneau, Japanese American, Navajo Native American, North Seattle, Northwest Asian Weekly, Richard Morrill, Seattle Human Rights Commission, Vol 32 No 47 | November 16 - November 22, Zachary Bryan

New York Representative Grace Meng to visit Seattle

February 25, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Grace Meng, representative of New York’s 6th Congressional District and first ever Asian American congressperson from the east coast, will be in the Seattle area on Saturday, Feb. 23 on an invitation from the Seattle International Leadership Foundation. Meng will be the keynote speaker at ILF’s 2013 Seattle Advisory Board Inauguration. That morning, she will […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Asian American, Bailey Gatzert Elementary School, CISC, Congressional District, Grace Meng, ILF, Lunar New Year Walkathon, New York, Seattle Advisory Board Inauguration, Seattle International Leadership Foundation, Vol 32 No 9 | February 23 - March 1

BLOG: Sen. Steve Hobbs is moving up

July 6, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

When Sen. Hobbs first announced his candidacy for the Congress, the Asian community gave him a cold shoulder. One reason is that there were as many as seven candidates fighting for the seat initially.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2012, Asian American, Congressional District, Congressman Jay Inslee, Joey Ing, Publisher Ng's blog, Seattle Times, Steve Hobbs, Vol 31 No 28 | July 7 - July 13

McDermott a good pick for India ambassador?

June 9, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The post for U.S. Ambassador to India has just opened up after the sudden resignation of former Ambassador Timothy Roemer, who was appointed by President Obama in 2009.

Filed Under: Profiles Tagged With: 2009, 2011, Although Roemer, Ambassador Timothy Roemer, Congressional District, Foreign Service, Indian Americans, International Development, Jean Wong, Jim McDermott, Northwest Asian Weekly, Peace Corps, President Bill Clinton, President Obama, State Legislature, Vol 30 No 24 | June 11 - June 17, WASITRAC, Zaire

Hawaii congressional race is a contrast in style

October 28, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

HONOLULU (AP)—Both come from families of immigrants. Both grew up in Hawaii. Both are lawyers who rose to power in elected office.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2010, Army Reserve, Ben Beruan, China, Colleen Hanabusa, Congressional District, Daniel Inouye, During Djou, Hawaii Kai, Honolulu Council, Jamin Sales Inc, Los Angeles, Philippines, President Bill Clinton, Republican Charles Djou, Scott Kubota, Thailand, Vol 29 No 44 | October 30 - November 5

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