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COMMENTARY: It’s time to listen — It’s time to close the opportunity gap

January 29, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

One of our core values as a country and state is providing the best opportunity for our next generation to succeed; this means all children regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, or other defining characteristic.

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2009, 2016, African American, EOGOAC, Frieda Takamura, House Bill, Native American, Pacific Islander, Senate Bill, Sharon Tomiko Santos, Sili Savusa, State Senate, Unfortunately Washington, Vol 35 No 5 | January 30 - February 5, poverty

Cyrus Habib appointed to Whip by Democrats

December 29, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Senator-elect Cyrus Habib was named to the key leadership position of Whip by his fellow Senate Democrats this December. The position, which is responsible for party discipline and strategy, is considered one of the top leadership positions in the Senate. Habib was recently elected to the State Senate to replace Senate Majority Leader Rodney Tom, […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: Cyrus Habib, Governing Magazine, Rising Stars, Senate Democrats, Senate Majority Leader Rodney Tom, State Legislators, State Senate, Washington Post

Shari Song fundraiser successful

October 6, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Song is running for State Senate, District 30. Over 120 people attended the fundraiser, including Ambassador Gary Locke, and raised approximately $15,000. The event was held at New Hong Kong Restaurant in the ID, Sept. 22. (end)

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Ambassador Gary Locke, ID, New Hong Kong Restaurant, Shari Song, State Senate, Vol 33 No 41 | October 4 - October 10

Shari Song to run for Senate in 30th Dist.

April 18, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Shari Song, a long-time community leader and founder of the Federal Way Mission Church Preschool, announced her candidacy for State Senate in the 30th Legislative District. Song is running as a Democrat. Song is endorsed by State Senator Tracey Eide, Federal Way City Councilmember Dini Duclos, House Speaker Frank Chopp, and State Senator and Democratic […]

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, House Speaker Frank Chopp, King County Community Service Award, King County Council, Legislative District, Reagan Dunn, Shari Song, State Senate, State Senator Tracey Eide, Vol 33 No 17 | April 19 - April 25

BLOG: Passing the torch

February 15, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng In case you don’t know, Congressman Adam Smith of the 9th district is now representing part of the Chinatown/International District, after redistricting. It used to only be Congressman Jim McDermott.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2013, African Americans, Asian Americans, Chinatown International District, Congressman Adam Smith, Jim McDermott, Linh Thai, NYU, New Year Festival, Publisher Ng's blog, State Senate, State Senator, The Wing, UPS, UW, Vietnamese, Vol 32 No 8 | February 16 - February 22, Western Washington University, Wing Luke Museum

Letter: Rossi for governor: It’s time for change

October 18, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Dino Rossi is running for governor because he wants to change the way state government deals with important issues facing Washington. Christine Gregoire has worked in government for 38 years and, unfortunately, has too often become part of the problem instead of the solution.

Filed Under: Opinion, Letters to the Editor Tagged With: 2008, APA, Black Diamond, Christine Gregoire, Dino Rossi, Eve Rossi, King County Council, King County Police Officer, Legislative District, Letter Rossi, Michael Ross, Seattle Police Officers Guild, Silvino Rossi, State Senate, Tlingit Alaskan Native, Washington Asian Pacific American Republicans, vol 27 no 43 | October 18 - October 24

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