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Searching for the right balance when dealing with money

April 7, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly My young Asian friend got accepted into Yale University’s MBA program. That’s the good part. The bad news is he can’t pay for it. The program costs over $100,000 a year. “My parents are not helping me,” he said. “They said they already paid for [my] undergraduate degree.” It […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: Asian Americans, Assunta Ng, East Coast, Hong Kong, Ivy League, MBA, MONEY, Northwest Asian Weekly, OK, Seattle, Suze Orman, University District, Yale University, poverty

Community gives input on International Children’s Park name

April 1, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By John Liu Northwest Asian Weekly The name, “Donnie Chin Children’s Park” received around 95 percent of the votes at a March 17 meeting to rename the current International Children’s Park. Ninety attendees voted on three possible names: Donnie Chin International Children’s Park, Donnie Chin Children’s Park, and Donnie Chin Memorial Park. Seattle Mayor Ed […]

Filed Under: Features, Briefs, Community News Tagged With: 2016, Donnie Chin Children, Donnie Chin International Children, Donnie Chin Memorial Park, International Children Park, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle City, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, Vol 35 No 14 | April 2 - April 8

Book recommendations

April 1, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

When she was 7 years old and living in Kolkata, India, Callie Hansen would have nightmares about fighting against evil demons. They were so realistic, she nearly lost her mind, so she and her family moved to Seattle. The nightmares stopped, but when she turned 17, they returned.

Filed Under: On the Shelf, Featured stories Tagged With: 2012, 2014, 2015, Callie Hansen, England, Hindu Goddess Kali, India, John Teddy, Mexico City, Northwest Asian Weekly, Sabina Khan, Samantha Pak, Seattle, Yaturo Hitari

Bonsai, rooted in tradition yet leafing the past behind

April 1, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Often perceived as an expensive hobby for old men, the art of bonsai is often overlooked by younger generations living a bustling city life.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Featured stories Tagged With: Aarin Packard, China, Chinese, Domoto Trident Maple, Japanese American, Jean Nagai, Jocelyn Moore, Kanetaro Domoto, Maxwell Humphres, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pacific Bonsai Museum, Pacific Northwest, San Francisco, United States

Newly elected SeaTac City council member ready for real work to begin

March 31, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Peter Kwon has taken over 100 meetings since he became an official member of the SeaTac City Council this past January. A newcomer to politics, Kwon is learning the ropes of the political process during his first term. Born in Seoul, South Korea, he moved with his parents to […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2012, Angela Ashes, Jason Cruz, Korean Americans, Locking Mailbox Program, New York City, Northwest Asian Weekly, Peter Kwon, Queen Anne, Rick Forschler, Seattle, Sound Transit, South Korea, Stuyvesant High School, Terry Anderson, Todd Cutts, UW

Seward Park’s new torii gate: rebuilding and remembering

March 31, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly As Seward Park anticipates a rebuild of the torii gate that used to welcome visitors to the park, Jerry Arai hopes to dedicate park benches to two very special people in the community. A retired architect and community volunteer, Arai wants to donate and dedicate two benches for Seward […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2011, 2016, Aki Kurose, Chinese, Ike Ikeda, Japanese Americans, Jerry Arai, Kichio Allen Arai, Larry Matsuda, Mike Forrester, Mount Fuji, Mount Rainier, Northwest Asian Weekly, Paul Talbert, Scott Murase, Seattle, Seward Park Centennial, Stim Bullitt Parks Excellence Fund, Suma Yagi, Vol 35 No 14 | April 2 - April 8, Wing Luke Museum

An escape to the Big Island

March 31, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Most people visit Hawaii’s Big Island to see its volcano. But I wasn’t interested in trekking over lava and mud, as this was my third visit to the Island. What took me there recently was my desire to recuperate after a stressful month in February. All I wanted was […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: Assunta Ng, Big Island, Fairmont Hotel, Food, Four Seasons Hotel, Happy Valley Chinese Restaurant, Hawaiian Airlines, Kohala Coast, Northern-style Chinese, Northwest Asian Weekly, Palm Springs

Overlake Hospital surgeon offers complex hernia procedure for postpartum moms

March 24, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

She had her baby five months ago. But a medical condition that can be life-altering makes Jennifer* appear as if she is still six months pregnant. Now, a new procedure is giving new hope to Jennifer and others like her.

Filed Under: Features, Health Tagged With: Asian Americans, Helen Kim, Helen Kim Photo, Northwest Asian Weekly, Overlake Hospital, Tiffany Ran

Helping families navigate through race, identity, culture, and ethnicity

March 24, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Inspired by her mother’s passion for international travel and global citizenship, Amy Pak started Families of Color Seattle (FOCS), an organization dedicated to building a strong community by supporting families of color through parenting programs, resource sharing, and fostering meaningful connections.

Filed Under: Features, Featured stories, Health Tagged With: 2016, API, Amy Pak, FOCS, Korean American, Nina Huang, Northwest Asian Weekly, Puget Sound, Seattle, South Korea, Totem Star, Vol 35 No 13 | March 26 - April 1, culture, social media, women of color

Raising kids with sugar a problem? Not really.

March 24, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

A few years ago, I attended the birthday party of twins. The adults watched the 2-year-old boys celebrate their birthday by experiencing their first-ever taste of chocolate.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2016, Assunta Ng, Northwest Asian Weekly, Vol 35 No 13 | March 26 - April 1

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