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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 32 No 48 | November 23 – November 29

FCS celebrates 78 years

November 25, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Filipino Community of Seattle is partnering with Catholic Community Services in the creation of FCS Village — a $17 million project.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Alma Kern, Anniversary Gala, Catholic Community Services, FCS, Fanny Sumaong, Filipino Community, Former Rep, Frank Palisoc, Gloria Adams, Jun Aesquivel, Seattle, Sheila Burrus, Velma Veloria, Virgie Palisoc, Vol 32 No 48 | November 23 - November 29, Wakx Uy

Japanese art & tea celebrates elders

November 25, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

East West Chanoyu Center and the neighbors and residents of Aljoya Thornton Place, a retirement community in North Seattle, partnered on Nov. 14 to share the joy of Chanoyu, or the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with 90-year-old Japanese American artist Teiko Shimazaki, whose work is currently on exhibit at Aljoya. The event was part of the […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Akemi Sagawa, Aljoya Thornton Place, Asako Go, EWCC, East West Chanoyu Center, Issei Artists, Leon Applebaum, North Seattle, Sachiko Levy, Teiko Shimazaki, Vol 32 No 48 | November 23 - November 29

EDI graduates 14 professionals

November 25, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

 The Bellevue-based Executive Development Institute (EDI) presented its 20th annual Puget Sound graduation celebration on Nov. 14 at the Hilton Bellevue, with a reception, dinner, and ceremony.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, EDI, Hilton Bellevue, Leadership Discovery, Leadership Navigation Course, Puget Sound, State Farm Insurance, Vol 32 No 48 | November 23 - November 29

All that glitters is gold

November 25, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

More than 700 people attended Goodwill’s Glitter Gala and Fashion Show held at the Seattle Sheraton on Nov. 2. The event raised more than $385,000 to support computer and technology classes sponsored by Goodwill. More information about the classes, which are free to the public, can be found at seattlegoodwill.org. (end)

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2013, Glitter Gala, Goodwill, Seattle Sheraton, Vol 32 No 48 | November 23 - November 29, technology

Myanmar’s president pardons 69 political prisoners

November 24, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Aye Aye Win Associated Press  YANGON, Myanmar (AP) – Myanmar’s president on Nov. 15 pardoned 69 political prisoners, including two grandsons of a former dictator, as part of a promise to free all such detainees by the end of the year.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2008, 2011, 2013, Amnesty International, Associated Press, France, Isabelle Arradon, Jen Psaki, Kyaw Ne Win, Myanmar, Naw Ohn Hla, Peaceful Assembly Law, Thein Sein, United States, Vol 32 No 48 | November 23 - November 29, Ye Aung, Zwe Ne Win

Easing of China policy may not result in baby boom

November 24, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Didi Tang Associated Press BEIJING (AP) – Don’t expect a new Chinese baby boom, experts say, despite the first easing of the country’s strict one-child policy in three decades.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2013, Associated Press, Beijing, Cai Yong, Chapel Hill, China Nov, Chinese, North Carolina, Sina Weibo, Vol 32 No 48 | November 23 - November 29, Wang Feng, Wang Pei, Xia Gaolong

New Jamie Ford novel explores Depression-era Chinatown

November 22, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly Jamie Ford grew up in the Seattle area and his first novel, “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” won

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2013, Angel Island, China Gate Restaurant, Chinatown, Chinese American, Densho Foundation, Doug Chinn, Ford Ah, Great Depression, Jamie Ford, Min Chung, NWAW, Port Orchard, Seattle Art Institute, Vol 32 No 48 | November 23 - November 29, William Billy Ford, William Ford, Willow Frost, YA

Seattle’s young adults of color get real about success

November 22, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Signe Predmore Northwest Asian Weekly It was a packed house at Jumbo Chinese Restaurant on Rainier Avenue on Nov. 12. More than 200 people

Filed Under: Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2008, 2013, Claira Le, Environmental Justice, Green Economy, Guitar Center, Home Depot, Jill Mangaliman, Jumbo Chinese Restaurant, Khalil Panni, Mo Avery, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, Shell Gas Station, State Need Grant, Van Jones, Vol 32 No 48 | November 23 - November 29, poverty

Bellevue mayor signs trade agreements in Beijing

November 22, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

A top construction firm in China intends to open an office in Bellevue as a result of an agreement signed Nov. 13 in Beijing by Mayor Conrad Lee and the company’s chairman.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2013, Andy Mok, Asia, BCEG, Beijing Chaoyang Overseas Talents Center, CEO, China, Jay Inslee, Mayor Conrad Lee, Mayor Lee, Red Pagoda Resources, Vol 32 No 48 | November 23 - November 29, Xiao Zhenxiang, japan, technology

Typhoon relief continues

November 22, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

More efforts are underway to bring relief to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, which struck the Philippines on Nov. 8, leaving thousands dead and millions homeless.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2013, Annual Charitable Giving Campaign, Citizens Disaster Response Center, East Asia, FBI, King County, NCDF, Operation Damayan, Peace Winds America, Peace Winds Japan, Philippine National Red Cross, Philippines, Seattle, Typhoon Haiyan, US, United States Navy, Vol 32 No 48 | November 23 - November 29

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