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LETTER: Councilmembers concerned about corrections contract

December 4, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Open letter to Gov. Jay Inslee: We write on behalf of City of Seattle residents to express deep concern about the recently publicized contract signed between the Washington Department of Corrections and Geo Group Inc. As we understand it, this contract would potentially send up to 1,000 Washington-based prisoners to North Lake Correctional Facility in […]

Filed Under: Letters to the Editor Tagged With: 2008, 2015, African Americans, Congressman Adam Smith, Councilmember Kshama Sawant, Fourth Washington, Geo Group, Immigration Act, Jay Inslee, Northwest Detention Center, Seattle, Third Washington State, United States, Vol 34 No 50 | December 5 - December 11

Back to school — “A Fresh Start”

September 10, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Congressman Adam Smith 9th District “The beginning of each new school year represents an opportunity to move forward toward achieving your goals. Focusing on your education is one of the most important ways you can help create a fresh start and a better world for yourself, your family, and our community.”   Hsiao-Lin Wang Owner […]

Filed Under: Briefs, Community News Tagged With: Bellevue College, China Harbor Restaurant, Congressman Adam Smith, Corporate Counsel, Costco Wholesale, Edmonds Community College, James Doane, Nate Miles, President Gary Oertli, President Jean Hernandez, South Seattle College, Vice President, Vol 34 No 38| September 12 - September 18, language

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: Inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

January 22, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“I dream of students walking through our doors and finding the classes and culture that support their dreams. Eliminating the barriers to higher education—such as President Obama’s plan for free community college education— will help achieve this. It puts us on the pathway to social and economic equity and gives power to Dr. King’s dream.” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2015, Cheryl Roberts, Congressman Adam Smith, Executive Director, Jill Wakefield, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Low Income Housing Institute, Martin Luther King Jr., Nate Miles, Nickelsville, President Obama, Seattle Colleges Chancellor, Sharon Lee, Shoreline Community College, Vice President, Vol 34 No 5 | January 24 - January 30, culture

Building Bridges

October 20, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Washington State and India Trade Relations Action Committee (WASITRAC), hosted “Gandhi Jayanti”, the 145th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Thursday October 2nd, 2014.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Bellevue Mayor Claudia Balducci, Congressman Adam Smith, Diane Narasaki, Evergreen State College, Executive Director, Habib Habib, India, Judge Ketu Shah, Justice Mary Yu, Mahatma Gandhi, One America, Pramila Jayapal, Ratna Roy, Vol 33 No 43 | October 18 - October 24, WASITRAC, Washington State Supreme Court

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

Wise words for youth — How do you overcome adversity?

September 11, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“Welcome back to school. Be curious. Question everything. Serve your community.” — Kenyon S. Chan Chancellor, UW-Tacoma “It’s how we react to the adversity that matters. I encourage all students to make a goal and plan to reach that goal. When adversity strikes, step back and figure out how to remove the roadblock. When you […]

Filed Under: Wise Words Series Tagged With: 2014, Associate Dean, Bellevue College, Cheryl Roberts, Congressman Adam Smith, Dave Rule, Education, Judge Ketu Shah, Justice Mary Yu, Marcel Proust, Nate Miles, Northeastern University Seattle, Paula Boyum, Sue Anderson, Tyrell Edwards, Vice President General Manager, Vol 33 No 37 | September 6 - September 12

PICTORIAL: Chinatown Seafair Parade engages neighborhood and visitors

July 24, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jamie Sun Northwest Asian Weekly People from all over Seattle gathered in the International District July 20 to watch the annual Chinatown Seafair Parade. During the parade, police officers helped block the transportation routes to King Street, so audiences could enjoy and concentrate on the parade without traffic. Crowds started from the King Street […]

Filed Under: Pictorials Tagged With: 2014, Chinatown Seafair Parade, Congressman Adam Smith, International District July, Jamie Sun, King Street Southern Baptist Center, Mayor Ed Murray, Michael Shiosaki, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, Vol 33 No 31 | July 26 - August 1, Weller Street, culture

War dead honored

May 30, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Seattle’s Cathay Post No. 186 held a Memorial Day event at Hing Hay Park on Monday with

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, Bruce Inaba, Cal Fung, Cathay Post, Congressman Adam Smith, King County Assessor Lloyd Hara, King County Council, Lakeview Cemetery, Memorial Day, Nisei Veterans Committee, Seattle, Seattle Chinese Drill Team, Vol 33 No 23 | May 31 - June 6, attention

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

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