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I’m not thrilled that Asian food is trendy

September 25, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly I remember my hometown in California before it became the predominantly Korean and Chinese populated area that it is today. I remember bringing the leftovers my mother made to school and the shame I felt when the entire lunch table cleared out at the sight of my Dan Dan […]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: 2015, ADD, Capitol Hill, Chinese, Dan Dan, David Chang, Filipino, Food, Korean, Northwest Asian Weekly, PR, Pok Pok, Roy Choi, Tiffany Ran, VIP, Vol 34 No 40 | September 26 - October 2, Writer Ruth Tam, culture

Top Malaysia court sentences 2 to death for Mongolian murder

January 18, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

AP Wire Service KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s top court on Tuesday sentenced two police officers to death by hanging, after overturning their acquittal by a lower court over the killing of a Mongolian woman who had an affair with a friend of the prime minister.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2008, 2009, 2013, 2015, Abdul Razak Baginda, Altantuya Shaariibuu, Azilah Hadri, Prime Minister Najib Razak, Prosecutor Tun Abdul Majid Tun Hamzah, Sirul Azhar Umar, Top Malaysia, VIP, Vol 34 No 4 | January 17 - January 23

Helping Link celebrates its 21st anniversary gala

September 26, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

For Helping Link, a nonprofit based out of Chinatown/International District, this is a time for reflection. The nonprofit is on the brink of their anniversary and getting ready to celebrate their achievements for the local Vietnamese community, as well as their clients and volunteers.

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Anniversary Gala, Bob Hasegawa Teresita Batyola, CEO, Chinatown International District, ESL, Executive Director, Helping Link, Helping Link Former Gala Chair, Lien Tam Music Academy, Mercer Island, Mercer Island Community Center, Seattle, Sharon Tomiko Santos, VIP, Vietnamese American, Vol 33 No 40 | Septembe 27 - October 3, technology

New delights for Dragon Fest

July 3, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jamie Sun Northwest Asian Weekly The 39th annual Dragon Fest is coming to the International District July 12 and July 13, with several new events, including a food walk, performances, a night market, Sakura Con, and a Recycling Fashion Contest.

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Beacon Studio, Chinatown International District, Dragon Fest, Dragon Fest 2014, International District July, Japan Town, Japanese Taiko, Massive Monkeys, Maynard Ave, Northwest Asian Weekly, Northwest Kung Fu, Recycling Fashion Contest, Sakura Con, Seattle, Thailand, VIP, Vol 33 No 28 | July 5 - July 11

Verizon sends four to California for Korean culture convention

October 15, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Verizon Wireless announced the winner of its KCON Flyaway Sweepstakes last Friday, Oct. 5. Nancy Lee and three of her friends will be flying to Irvine, Calif. to experience KCON, the first convention of Korean culture in North America.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Amir Sadeghi, Associate Director, KCON, Korean, Madeleine Manzano, Nancy Lee, North America, VIP, VIXX, Verizon Bellevue Store Manager Photo, Verizon Wireless, Vol 31 No 42 | October 13 - October 19

BLOG: The short but sweet party

June 29, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Have you been to a party with a long program and the guests show up late? I have been to many, and my stomach grumbles when dinner is served late. Okay, I know I will get  flack for this, but I am just speaking the truth. It’s important we respect people’s time.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2012, Chinese, Happy Birthday, Kam Ying Chan Eng, Korean, Publisher Ng's blog, Sun Ya Restaurant, VIP, Vietnamese, Vol 31 No 27 | June 30 - July 6, Ying Kam Eng

Diner from Hawaii banned from Japanese restaurant due to comments

December 10, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

HONOLULU (AP) — Negative feedback on a customer comment card has landed a Honolulu diner on a “no serve” list at a Japanese restaurant. Dave Young recently learned he’s no longer welcome at Tanaka of Tokyo’s three Oahu restaurants. Young, 59, of Makiki, is one of 17 on that list, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported last […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2008, 2011, Dave Young, Hale Aina, President Chester Kaneshiro, Richard Tanaka, Tokyo, VIP, Vol 30 No 50 | December 10 - December 16

Asian casino magnate denies organized crime ties

March 22, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Asian casino magnate Stanley Ho denied Thursday that he has ties to Chinese organized crime gangs …

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: Alan Feldman, Atlantic City, Casino Control Commission, Chinese, DGE, Hong Kong, Janet Wong, Macau, New Jersey, North Korea, Pansy Ho, Saddam Hussein, Stanley Ho, State Department, United States Senate, VIP

Three women find inspiration in food … and Angus cows

March 18, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“I felt a deep sense of loss towards the activities and hobbies I used to do. I had allowed myself to believe I couldn’t pursue them anymore. Blogging became a lifeline to me … to reclaim a part of myself and all that I enjoyed doing,” Currah said.

Filed Under: Lifestyle Tagged With: 2010, Korean American Alice Currah, Savory Sweet Life, Skagit River Ranch, Sweet Savory Life, Taylor Shellfish, Tiffany Ran, VIP, Vietnamese, Vol 29 No 12 | March 20 - March 26, Within Currah, blog, japan

Editorial: A rarity: Grocer brothers give to Olympian without expecting anything in return

March 3, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On the front page of this issue, we ran an inspiring story about Olympic athlete Alexa Loo. At age 37, Alexa Loo realized her dreams of snowboarding for Canada in her home city of Vancouver. Loo wasn’t able to do it alone though.

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2010, Alexa Loo, Canada, China, Olympic Games, Salt Lake City, VIP, Vol 29 No 10 | March 6 - March 12

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