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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 31 No 3 | January 14 – January 20

LETTER: Hirabayashi remembered by a reporter

January 17, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

To the Editor: Back in 1997, when I reported for the NW Asian Weekly, I was asked to profile Dr. Gordon Hirabayashi in the run-up to the paper’s inaugural Asian American Pioneers Awards banquet, during which Dr. Hirabayashi was to be honored for his personal stand against the Japanese American Internment.

Filed Under: Letters to the Editor Tagged With: 2012, Asian American Pioneers Awards, Erik Derr, Gordon Hirabayashi, Japanese American Internment, San Diego, Vol 31 No 3 | January 14 - January 20

Northwest Vietnamese News celebrates 25 years

January 16, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Dec. 4, Nguoi Viet Tay Bac (Northwest Vietnamese News) celebrated its 25th anniversary at the House of Hong in the International District.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Executive Director, International District, Julie Pham, Kim Pham, Nguoi Viet Tay Bac Northwest Vietnamese News, Northwest Vietnamese News, Thach Nguyen, Vol 31 No 3 | January 14 - January 20

Jay Inslee tours Chinatown/International District

January 16, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Jan. 7, Jay Inslee met with Chinese businesses and business associations in the International District as part of a walking tour.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Chinatown International District, Jay Inslee, Seattle Chinese Post, Vol 31 No 3 | January 14 - January 20

Prof. Jim McCullough honored by Vietnam for contributions to education

January 16, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Dec. 20, the University of Puget Sound reported that Professor Jim McCullough was thanked by the President of Vietnam Truong Tan San for his contributions to education and businesses in the country. Previously in November, McCullough was presented with the Medal for Lifetime Contribution to Education by Vietnam’s minister of education. McCullough retired from […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2011, 2012, Education, Puget Sound, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam, Vol 31 No 3 | January 14 - January 20

Bruce Harrell swears in with wife and mom

January 16, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Jan. 9, re-elected Seattle City Councilmembers were sworn to new four-year terms.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Bruce Harrell, Jean Godden, Tim Burgess, Tom Rasmussen, Vol 31 No 3 | January 14 - January 20

USPAACC holds focus group in Seattle

January 16, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Dec. 16, the U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC) held a focus group with about 12 American business owners based in Seattle at the Pike Place Conference Room at Wells Fargo Bank.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Albert Shen, Asian American, Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Lawrence Pang, Murthy Kalkura, Patrick Yalung, Seattle, USPAACC, Vietnamese, Vol 31 No 3 | January 14 - January 20, Wells Fargo Bank

Vietnam-born woman to reunite with aid worker who saved her

January 14, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jackie Hutchins Loveland Daily Reporter-Herald LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — Tobi Snyder has had a special wish for much of her life. And just before Christmas 2010, she sent off an e-mail with the hope that wish could be fulfilled. Just after Christmas, she got an answer — and it set off a year of […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2012, Australia, Cherie Clark, Christmas 2010, LOVELAND, Rick Snyder, Rosemary Taylor, So Snyder, Thailand, Tobi Garrett, United States, Vietnamese, Vol 31 No 3 | January 14 - January 20, letter, reunion

Mariners sign Japanese free-agent pitcher

January 14, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have signed free-agent Japanese pitcher Hisashi Iwakuma to a one-year contract. The team announced the move last Thursday. Iwakuma has a 107–69 record in 226 career games in Japan. The right-hander was selected the 2008 Pacific League Most Valuable Player and winner of the Eiji Sawamura pitching award after […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2008, 2012, Eiji Sawamura, Hisashi Iwakuma, Oakland Athletics, Vol 31 No 3 | January 14 - January 20

Japan Cabinet being reshuffled after rape gaffes

January 14, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Yuri Kageyama The Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A Cabinet reshuffle in Japan is coming. It is likely to include the removal of a defense minister who outraged the public with gaffes about a rape by U.S. servicemen.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2012, Angering Okinawans, Bhutan, Defense Minister Yasuo Ichikawa, Follow Yuri Kageyama, Guam, Japan Cabinet, Kenji Yamaoka, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, Tokyo, Vol 31 No 3 | January 14 - January 20

Adopted kids become mini-ambassadors come Lunar New Year

January 14, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Leanne Italie The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — With its fireworks, family reunions, and feasts, Lunar New Year is the longest and most important celebration for millions around the world.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2012, British Columbia, China, Chinese American, Chinese New Year, Chinese Zodiac, Karen Burgers, Kate Eastman, Lunar New Year, New Jersey, Rich Patterson, Seattle, South Korea, Vol 31 No 3 | January 14 - January 20, culture

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