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Sharon Maeda back from retirement seeking to make a difference

January 25, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Sharon Maeda retired and spent some of her time watching television news on her couch. After the November 2016 presidential election, she knew she had to get off the couch and do something — which led her back to radio. “I felt like I needed to do something in […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2018, Sharon Maeda, VOL 37 NO 5 | JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 2

How do we honor Donnie Chin?

July 30, 2015 By Assunta Ng

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly The community is still grieving Donnie Chin’s death. There are several ways which we can help the community to heal. One is to help the police to find the killer(s). Meantime, here is what the community can do to honor Chin. 1. Continue IDEC’s mission Teresita Batayola, International Community Health […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Arlene Oki, Canton Alley, Chinatown, Dean Wong, Debbie Louie, Donnie Chin Children, IDEC, International Children, International Community Health System, Kathy Chinn, Preserve Chin, Seattle City Council President Tim Burgess, Shannon Gee, Sharon Maeda, Teresita Batayola, The Wing, Vol 34 No 32 | August 1 - August 7, Wing Luke Museum

Donnie Chin shot — Community stunned

July 23, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Donnie Chin, executive director of the International District Emergency Center (IDEC), passed away July 23, after being shot before 3 a.m. at 8th Ave. S. between S. Lane St. and Weller St. in the Chinatown International District. Chin’s service in the I.D. was usually a one-man show, patrolling in the ID. For the past decade, […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Canton Alley, Chinatown International District, Deputy Mayor Hyeok Kim, Donnie Chin, IDEC, Lane St, Seattle, Sharon Maeda, Vol 34 No 31 | July 25 - July 31, Weller St

Sharon Maeda retirement party at the Wing raised $20,000

July 13, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Over 300 attended the 21 Progress first fundraiser at the Wing Luke Asian Museum, which honored Sharon Maeda’s retirement. With a staff of just four people, 21 Progress raised $20,000 the night of the event, and $80,000 which helps the organization to renovate the office in the Bush Asia and contributes to the mission of […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Bush Asia, Sharon Maeda, Vol 34 No 29 | July 11 - July 17, Wing Luke Asian Museum

EDITORIAL: Spring cleaning

May 7, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

There is a bit of spring in our step here at the Northwest Asian Weekly. Looking over the past few months, there are many things the Asian American community in Seattle should be proud of. Not necessarily “cleaning” but perhaps “beaming.” So what has been accomplished? — Yay for Okamoto!: John Okamoto was elected to […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2015, Asian American, Central District, Danny Woo Garden, Garfield High School, International District, King Street, MLK, Northwest Asian Weekly, Sally Clark, Seattle City Council, Sharon Lee, Sharon Maeda, Vol 34 No 20 | May 9 - May 15

Okamoto wins interim City Council seat

April 30, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly The City Council has found a replacement for Sally Clark’s recently vacated position on City Council. John Okamoto was voted in April 27. He was supported by Sally Bagshaw, Tom Rasmussen,  Bruce Harrell, Jean Godden, and Tim Burgess. The other API candidates vying for the position included Sharon Maeda and […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2015, API, Assistant Secretary, Bruce Harrell, Human Resources Department, Human Services, Jean Godden, John Okamoto, Kshama Sawant, Mayor Ed Murray, Nick Licata, Northwest Asian Weekly, Sally Bagshaw, Sally Clark, Sharon Lee, Sharon Maeda, Tim Burgess, Tom Rasmussen, Vol 34 No 19 | May 2 - May 8

Sharon Lee running for vacated seat on City Council

April 24, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Sharon Lee will be running for Sally Clark’s recently vacated seat on the City Council. Clark vacated her seat April 12. Lee will be the third API candidate to run for the seven-month position. Candidates will not be able to re-apply for re-election after the term. Lee has served as Executive Director of the Low […]

Filed Under: Profiles, Briefs, Community News Tagged With: 2015, API, City Council, Executive Director, John Okamoto, Low Income Housing Institute, Northwest Asian Weekly, Sally Clark, Sharon Lee, Sharon Maeda, Vol 34 No 10 | February 28 - March 6

Sharon Maeda to run for City Council

April 16, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Sharon Maeda submitted her application for the Council position vacated by Sally Clark (as of April 13). According to Maeda, “After 47 years of professional life, I have just retired. At the same time, there was never any question that I would continue to work for social justice. And, despite […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, API, BA, Central Area, City Council, Community Outreach Officer, HUD, Henry Cisneros, Higher Education Administration Curriculum Development, Jackson Place, John Okamoto, Lake City, Northwest Asian Weekly, Rainier Valley, Sally Clark, Sharon Maeda, Vol 34 No 17 | April 18 - April 24, West Seattle, White Center

EDITORIAL: Tough competition but good news for the Asian American community – Two API candidates running for Clark’s City Council seat

April 16, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Two qualified Asian Pacific Islander candidates will be running for Sally Clark’s recently vacated position on City Council. Clark’s last day was April 13 to serve in her new position as director of regional and community relations at the University of Washington. The candidate requirement in this type of special situation is that the position […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2015, API, Asian American, Asian Pacific Islander, City Council, Community Outreach Officer, Executive Director, Howard Wright, Jan Drago, John Okamoto, Libraries Committee, Peter Steinbrueck, Sharon Maeda, Space Needle, Sustainable Seattle, Transportation Committee, Vol 34 No 17 | April 18 - April 24, Washington Education Association

Diane Sugimura: 35 years of planning for Seattle

May 15, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Irfan Shariff Northwest Asian Weekly One could consider Diane Sugimura as the woman behind Seattle’s skyline. She is the city’s director of planning and development and leads the 300-plus employees of the city’s department. Last year, she celebrated over 35 years of service to the city.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Bonita Chinn, DPD, Diane Sugimura, Executive Order, Irfan Shariff, Louisa Hotel, Nathan Torgelson, Normandy Park, Northwest Asian Weekly, Rainier Beach, Seattle Parks, Sharon Maeda, Vol 33 No 21 | May 17 - May 23, culture

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