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Top contributors to the Asian American community

December 10, 2015 By James Tabafunda

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly It is an event organized by Northwest Asian Weekly and the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation to mark the noteworthy achievements of local Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders. Held at the House of Hong Restaurant on Dec. 4, the 23rd annual Top Contributors to the Asian Community Award Dinner […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Bill Tashima, CACA, Chong Dameron, Elsie Taniguchi, Greg Slatter, Harold Taniguchi, Japanese American, Jean Godden, King County, Korean Women, Legislative District Democrats Mel Kang, Nick Licata, Nina Odell, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Rick Polintan, Seattle City Councilmembers Sally Clark, Stephanie Olson, Tom Rasmussen, Top Contributors 2015, Van Dinh Kuno, Vol 34 No 51 | December 12 - December 18

Chong Dameron — Contributing to the Korean community on multiple levels

November 20, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Andrew Kim Northwest Asian Weekly Nearly three decades ago, Chong Dameron was a busy lady working at North Pacific Bank (now Heritage Bank) in Tacoma. In addition to working at the bank, she was raising two daughters and running her own separate property management business. While working at the bank, she couldn’t help but […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Andrew Kim, Chong Dameron, DMV, International Place, KWA, Korean Women, Las Vegas, NUAC, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle Chapter, Senior City Apartments, Vice President, Vol 34 No 48 | November 21 - November 27, Washington State

Stomach cancer awareness

August 10, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

  Korean, Vietnamese, and Cambodian Americans face a hidden disparity often masked by the myth of the “model Asian” that is healthy, prosperous, and doesn’t need any assistance. They belong to the group of “Other Asian-Americans” that have been dying at an earlier age over two decades. They are less likely to access life-saving screening […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Cambodian Americans, Dorothy Wong Executive Director, Eun Jeong Lee Senior Employment Director, Korean Women, Peter Ansara Executive Director, Ryan Davis Managed Care Manager, Vietnamese, Vol 34 No 33 | August 8 - August 14

Top Contributor: Lori Wada — It’s all about healthcare

December 4, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Ninette Cheng Northwest Asian Weekly Northwest Asian Weekly Top Contributor honoree Lori Wada has been on the Board of Directors of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) since April 2014.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2010, 2014, API, Buwon Brown, CAPAA, CAPPAA, Executive Director, Insurance Commissioner, Korean Community Service Center, Korean Women, Lori Wada, Lori Wada Photo, Martins University, Ninette Cheng, Northwest Asian Weekly Top Contributor, Top Contributors 2014, United States, Vol 33 No 50 | December 6 - December 12, Washington Lottery Commission, language

Companionship found at Tacoma’s Korean Women’s Association

March 28, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By James Tabafunda NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Marlene Rosevear, who retired over a decade ago, looks forward to her weekly six-mile commute to Tacoma. With her husband’s retirement last year, she now has someone to accompany her.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2011, 2013, Chinese, Executive Director Peter Ansara, Fort Lewis Army Base, Half Filipino, James Tabafunda, KWA, Key Bank, Kim Nam Hui, King County Green Globe Award, Korean Women, Marlene Rosevear, Senior City Apartments, Senior Meals, Vietnamese, Vol 32 No 14 | March 30 - April 5, Western Washington

Female activists to share the secrets of making a difference

May 2, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Women of Color Empowered is an event organized by a planning committee to recognize women who have made a significant contribution to their field. It strives to dispel certain stereotypes. To be held on Friday, May 15, at Ocean City Restaurant, the theme for the upcoming event is “Civic Activism: Making a Difference.”

Filed Under: News, Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: Amy Bates, Civic Engagement Project, Dawn Mason, Executive Director, Jean Hernandez, Kay Bullitt, Korean Women, Kristina Logsdon, Linda Taylor, Marlee Ginter, Nancy Amidei, Northwest Asian Weekly, Ocean City Restaurant, Pramila Jayapal, Progressive Majority, Seattle Public Utilities, Social Work, Someireh Amirfaiz, Stella Chao, Ticiang Diangson, Velma Veloria, Women of Color Empowered, vol 28 no 19 | May 2 - May 8

APIC says state lawmakers need to reconsider devastating budget cuts

April 22, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Community leaders are more than a little concerned over Washington state’s economic crisis. The state’s projected deficit stands at $9.3 billion through mid-2011. This deficit is the difference between how much tax money (revenue) the state government anticipates collecting over the next two years, and the cost (expenditures) of […]

Filed Under: News, Features, Community News Tagged With: Asian Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Asian Pacific Islander, Basic Health Plan, Diane Narasaki, Frank Bacungan, Hyeok Kim, Inter Im Lua Pritchard, King County, Korean Women, Legacy House, Pacific Islanders, Pierce County, Senate Democrats, Snohomish County

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