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People of color, women make up majority of Durkan’s transition committee

November 16, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Seattle Mayor-elect Jenny Durkan unveiled her full transition committee on Nov. 13, a diverse and inclusive group of more than 60 community leaders and experts. The committee includes housing and homelessness advocates, social justice activists, transportation advocates, environmentalists, and labor and business leaders. “Our transition team reflects the best of […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2017, ANNE LEE, BRIANNA ISHIHARA, David Della, Ruthann Kurose, Shefali Ranganathan, Taylor Hoang, VOL 36 NO 47 | NOVEMBER 18 - NOVEMBER 24

Women warriors

October 13, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Women Warriors Guild of the Seattle Children’s Hospital recently accepted a Muckleshoot Indian Tribe grant award of $5,000.  The grant supports the research efforts to eradicate heart damage caused by Kawasaki Disease (KD).

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Barbara Gangwer, Christine Yorozu, Dolores Sibonga, Edna Shim, Honorable Sharon Tomiko Santos, Joan Yoshitomi, KD, Lynna Song, Mary Hsu, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Pacific Island, Ruth Woo, Ruthann Kurose, Seattle Children, Sutapa Basu, Vera Ing, Vol 33 No 42 | October 11 - October 17, Women Warriors Guild

Marijuana is legal, now what?

March 27, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly You can buy a bottle of vodka in grocery stores in Washington state now. Soon, you’ll be able to buy a small amount of recreational marijuana from a shop, possibly as early as this summer.

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2010, 2011, 2014, Chris Marr, Ford Motor Company, Governor Christine Gregoire, Nina Huang, Northwest Asian Weekly, Revenue Forecast Council, Ruthann Kurose, Seattle, Sharon Foster, State Senator, Vol 33 No 14 | March 29 - April 4, WSLCB, Washington Initiative, Washington State Liquor Control Board

EDITORIAL: Legal marijuana: Should you be very afraid?

March 27, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

There’s no denying it, legal marijuana is happening. But is it a good or a bad thing? Possibly a little of both.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2014, AIDS, Asian Americans, Chris Marr, Ruthann Kurose, Vol 33 No 14 | March 29 - April 4, Washington State Liquor Control Board

Wise Words for Wise

October 6, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“Phyllis did a tremendous job in unprecedented times to preserve access to a quality college education and to train the work force of tomorrow. She is a thoughtful scientist, accomplished researcher and dedicated educator. Her skill, passion and leadership will serve her well at the University of Illinois. I wish her the best of luck.” […]

Filed Under: Wise Words Series Tagged With: Ark Chin Winnie Chin, Chris Gregoire, Diane Adachi, Jerry Baldasty, Jill Wakefield, Lo Yu, Minority Affairs, Penny Fukui, Phyllis Wise, Ruthann Kurose, Seattle Community Colleges, Sheila Edwards Lange, UW, Vivian Lee, Wise Words, communication

Blog: What’s cooking at Kurose’s birthday party?

August 18, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng The guest list of Ruthann Kurose’s surprise 60th birthday party was a Who’s Who in politics. The party was held at the house of former Mayor Norm Rice and his wife, Constance.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2011, Asian American, Attorney Jenny Durkin, Chinatown, Debbie Bird, Dow Constantine, Former Gov, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Mayor Norm Rice, Mike Lowry, Norm Rice, Obama, Publisher Ng's blog, Rear Admiral Herb Bridge, Ruthann Kurose, Seattle City Councilmember Tom Rasmussen, Secretary Sam Reed, Sheila Edwards Lange, Supreme Court Justice Bobbe Bridge, Vol 30 No 34 | August 20 - August 26

2010 Top Contributors celebrate achievements at awards dinner

December 8, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

It was a night that included delicious food, great company, and a room filled with influential community leaders.

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2010, Asian Community, Asian Pacific, Asian Pacific American Affairs, Celebrate Asia!, Chang-Rae Lee, Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation, Debadutta Dash, EDI, Ellen Abellera, Hong Restaurant, Honoree Christine Umayam, Jesus Christ, Korean American Chamber, Lori Matsukawa, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Ruthann Kurose, Senator Patty Murray, Susan Lee, Top Contributors 2010, Vera Ing, Vol 29 No 50 | December 11 - December 17, Washington State India Trade Relations Action Committee, Yoshi Minegishi, top contributors

Ruthann Kurose carries on the family tradition of activism

November 4, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Born during a period of emerging diversity in education and politics, advocating social change is inherent to Ruthann Kurose.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2008, 2010, Aki Kurose Middle School, Bellevue College, Beth Takekawa, Central District, Leslie Lum, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Ruthann Kurose, Seattle Art Museum Advisory Board, Senator Barack Obama, Senator Patty Murray, Top Contributor, Top Contributors 2010, Vivian Nguyen, Vol 29 No 45 | November 6 - November 12, Wing Luke Museum Capital Campaign Committee, letter

People of color on Constantine’s transition team

November 12, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

People of color on Constantine’s transition team: Hyeok Kim, Lorena Gonzalez, Shaunta Hyde, Ruthann Kurose, Nate Miles, Estela Ortega, DeSean Quinn, and Sumeer Singla

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2009, Estela Ortega, Hyeok Kim, Nate Miles, Ruthann Kurose, Vol 28 No 47 | November 14 - November 20

Dow Constantine’s new title: King County Executive

November 5, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Dow Constantine slowly weaved through a crowd of supporters at the Edgewater Hotel in Seattle, smiling and shaking hands with supporters as he scrambled for the podium. He claimed victory in the race for King County Executive on Tuesday night. Election results rolled on TV screens.

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2009, Dow Constantine, Edgewater Hotel, Green River, Hyatt Regency, Japanese American, KIRO, King County Executive, Northwest Asian Weekly, Ruthann Kurose, Seattle, Susan Hutchison, TV, Vivian Luu, Vol 28 No 46 | November 7 - November 13

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