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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 29 No 8 | February 20 – February 26

Local Cambodian family loses son and house in fire

February 18, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

It was dark that Monday evening. The usual silence on Feb. 1 was about to be interrupted at the intersection of Fifth Avenue South and South Trenton Street in Seattle.

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2010, Channy Soeun, Fifth Avenue South, Jackie Schwendeman, James Tabafunda, King County Medical Examiner, Local Cambodian, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pean Meas Video, Phann Phuong, Prackserth Patrick Soeun, Sean Phuong, Seattle, Sody Soeun, Sophary Soeun, South Park-district, United States, Vol 29 No 8 | February 20 - February 26, White Center Donut

Immigration advocates urge comprehensive reform in 2010

February 18, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

In his State of the Union address on Jan. 27, President Obama encouraged both houses of Congress to “continue the work of fixing our broken immigration system – to secure our borders, enforce our laws, and ensure that everyone who plays by the rules can contribute to our economy and enrich our nation.”

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2009, 2010, 2013, Chinese, James Tabafunda, Luis Gutierrez, Naomi Ishisaka, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pramila Jayapal, President Obama, Sarah Curry, United Sates, United States, Vol 29 No 8 | February 20 - February 26

Make it six: Ohno ties Blair for most U.S. medals

February 18, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Boxed out by the South Koreans, with all hope of a medal appearing lost, Apolo Anton Ohno could only count on the freakishness of short track to pull it out.

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: 2010, Apolo Anton Ohno, Charles Hamelin, Eric Heiden, Lake Placid Games, Lee Jung-su, Olympic Valentine, Olympics, Once Ohno, Pacific Coliseum, Salt Lake City Games, South Koreans, Steven Bradbury, Sung Si-bak, TV, VANCOUVER, Vol 29 No 8 | February 20 - February 26

Indian ashram teaches poor girls to think big

February 18, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

DEHRADUN, India (AP) — In the pre-dawn fog of winter, a gong peals once and girls wrapped in shawls and head scarves emerge from their dormitories to attend Hindu prayers. A fire is lit as their young voices chant ancient Sanskrit verses.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2010, Akhil Bharatiya Mahila Ashram, DEHRADUN, India, Ish Ahuja, Priyanka Mahto, Rietambhar Pandit, Sonia Yadav, Vol 29 No 8 | February 20 - February 26

Washington Muslims meet with lawmakers to discuss Islamophobia and low-income housing

February 18, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Nearly 500 Washington Muslims met with legislators last month on Martin Luther King Jr. Day as part of the 2010 Washington State Muslims Day at the Capitol.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2010, American Muslims, CAIR, Martin Luther King Jr., Vol 29 No 8 | February 20 - February 26, Washington Muslims

Japan says 3 whalers injured by activists

February 18, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

SYDNEY (AP) — Three crew members of a Japanese whaling vessel suffered face and eye injuries from acid fired by anti-whaling protesters during their latest clash in the Antarctic Ocean, their Japanese employers said Friday, Feb. 12.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2010, Antarctic Ocean, Glenn Inwood, International Whaling Commission, Japanese Fisheries Minister Hirotaka Akamatsu, Locky Maclean, Nisshin Maru, Sea Shepherd, Steve Irwin, Vol 29 No 8 | February 20 - February 26

Native Hawaiians discontented with tourism

February 18, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii’s tourism industry has long touted the islands’ native culture as a selling point to prospective visitors — such as leis, luaus, and the “aloha spirit.”

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2010, Big Island, Clayton Hee, HTA, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Momi Akimseu, Native Hawaiians, Peter Apo, Puukohola Heiau, Tiny Bubbles Don Ho, Vol 29 No 8 | February 20 - February 26, culture

Chinese seen as potential Alaska gas customer

February 18, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska officials are looking to China, in what some believe will be that country’s strong demand for natural gas, to help the state advance its long-held pipeline dreams.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2010, Alaska Natural Gas Development Authority, Canada, China, Chinese, Craig Campbell, Harold Heinze, JUNEAU, James Jensen, National Energy Administration, North American, North Slope, Prudhoe Bay, Sean Parnell, Texas-based Exxon Mobil Corp, Vol 29 No 8 | February 20 - February 26

World’s tallest Chinese baby on the way?

February 18, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Looks like it’s time for another update on your favorite Asian American celebrities! This past month, Tila Tequila made a fool of herself, Yao Ming finds out that he is becoming a father, the Black Eyed Peas head home with three Grammy awards, John Park makes his mark on American Idol, and “Lost” returns. Plus, I have updates on awards, television shows, and movies.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Column: Pop Culture Tagged With: 2010, American Idol, Asian American, Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Short Form Music Video, Black Eyed Peas, Comedy Series, Grammy Awards, Jessica Cohen, John Park, Korea American, Remember Tequila, Shania Twain, Socialite Casey Johnson, Tila Tequila, Vol 29 No 8 | February 20 - February 26, Yao Ming, Yunjin Kim, attention

Cuteness alert: Lunar New Year Children’s Parade Contest draws nearly 80 kids

February 18, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Feb. 13, children and their parents braved the rain to come out and participate in the inaugural Children’s Parade and Contest, organized by the Northwest Asian Weekly and sponsored by Panda Express. Of the nearly 80 participants, there were 20 finalists who received tickets from the Space Needle, Seattle Aquarium, and Woodland Park Zoo. The three winners got tickets and $50, $30, and $20, respectively, from the parade sponsors.

Filed Under: Features, Community News, Cultures Tagged With: 2010, CCTV, China, Chinese American, Guam, Krispy Kreme, Lunar New Year Children, Northwest Asian Weekly, Panda Express, Parade Contest, Seattle Aquarium, Space Needle, Spring Festival Gala, Steven Cong, Vietnamese American, Vol 29 No 8 | February 20 - February 26, Woodland Park Zoo

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