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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 33 No 18 | April 26 – May 2

Filipino women celebrate 4 yrs.

April 28, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Filipino American Women’s Organization of Yakima Valley celebrated the group’s fourth anniversary on April 6 at a gala at the Yakima Arboretum. Over 200 family members and friends gathered for a potluck, a talk on women’s health by Dr. Hipolito M. Custodio, information on Typhoon Yolanda, and entertainment by dancers.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Adeline Dover, Dulce Mendoza Jenck, Ellie Navarette, Filipino American, Lucy Simpson, Margie Sarandi, Marian Ygona, Rose Ayson Velascxo, Typhoon Yolanda, Vol 33 No 18 | April 26 - May 2, Yakima Arboretum, Yakima Valley

Kate Lee best young designer

April 28, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Seattle architecture and design firm Callison announced that associate Kate Kyung-ha Lee has been named to Visual Merchandising + Store Design’s (VMSD) Designer Dozen for 2014. Lee was recognized as one of 12 emerging stars (age 35 or under) across the country to be among the best and brightest young designers in retail this year.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, BA, Kate Kyung-ha Lee, Kate Lee, Korea, MA, Seattle, United States, Visual Merchandising Store Design, Vol 33 No 18 | April 26 - May 2, Washington State University

Interim names Akita director

April 28, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Interim Community Development Association celebrated its 45th anniversary with a Sapphire Gala on April 12 at the Seattle Mariott. The event raised $130,000.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Andrea Akita, Distinguished Service Award, Interim Community Development Association, International District Improvement Association, Mayor Norm Rice, Seattle Culinary Academy, Seattle Mariott, Sue Taoka, Tomio Moriguchi, UCLA, Uwajimaya, Vol 33 No 18 | April 26 - May 2

Rep. Habib to run for Senate

April 28, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

State Representative Cyrus Habib has announced his candidacy for the 48th District State Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Rodney Tom. Habib grew up in Bellevue, the son of immigrants, and graduated from Bellevue Public Schools. At age 8, he lost his sight to a rare form of childhood cancer, but went on to […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Bellevue Public Schools, District State Senate, Governing Magazine, Rules Committee, Senator Rodney Tom, State Representative Cyrus Habib, Vol 33 No 18 | April 26 - May 2, Yale Law School

Korean Americans honor three

April 28, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Korean American Coalition of Washington hosted a reception to celebrate the appointments of Seattle Deputy Mayor Hyeok Kim, Federal Way Chief of Police Andy Hwang, and King County Superior Court Judge John Chun.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Andy Hwang, Cheryl Lee, Hyeok Kim, King County Superior Court Judge John Chun, Korean Americans, Seattle, Vol 33 No 18 | April 26 - May 2

Everest avalanche a reminder of annual risks Sherpas face

April 26, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Binaj Gurubacharya and Tim Sullivan Associated Press KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) – The rescuers moved quickly, minutes after the first block of ice tore loose from Mount Everest and started an avalanche that roared down the mountain on April 18, ripping through teams of guides hauling gear.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2014, Associated Press, Dawa Dorje, Deputy Prime Minister Prakash Man Singh, Himalayan Times, International Mountain Guides, Jon Krakauer, KATMANDU, Maddhu Sunan Burlakoti, Mount Everest, Nepali Sherpas, Nima Tenzing, Norbu Tshering, Pasang Sherpa, Provide Rs, Rob Hall, SPCC, Vol 33 No 18 | April 26 - May 2

Acts of bravery emerge from pilloried ship crew

April 26, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Youkyung Lee and Foster Klug Associated Press MOKPO, South Korea (AP) – As the ferry sank, some crew members gave their lifejackets to passengers. One refused to leave until she shepherded students off the ship, and was later found dead. Others worked from rescue boats to break windows with hammers and pull trapped people […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2014, Ahn Sang-don, Ahn So-hyun, Associated Press, Captain Lee Joon-seok, Foster Klug, Hyung-jin Kim, Jindo April, Lee Joung-hwa, MOKPO, Oh Yong-seok, Park Ji-young, Passenger Koo Bon-hee, President Park Geun-hye, South Koreans, Vol 33 No 18 | April 26 - May 2, Yang Dae-hong, Yang Jung-jin

Vietnam withdraws, so Indonesia wants to host 2019 Asian Games

April 26, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Niniek Karmini Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – Indonesia has the will and the funds to stage the 2019 Asian Games, a government minister confirmed Sunday as regional organizers scrambled for a host to replace Vietnam.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2011, 2014, Asian Games, Associated Press, Indonesia Olympic Committee, Islamic Solidarity Games, JAKARTA, Rita Subowo, Roy Suryo, Southeast Asia Games, Summer Olympics, Vietnamese, Vol 33 No 18 | April 26 - May 2, Youth Games

Probe urged over ‘Billy,’ missing Thai environment activist

April 26, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Thanyarat Doksone Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) – Thai authorities were urged April 21 to investigate the disappearance of an environmental activist who has worked to help ethnic Karen villagers report on illegal activity around Thailand’s largest national park.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2011, 2014, Administrative Court, Associated Press, Human Rights Watch, Issara Seuksahet, Kaengkrachan National Park, Myanmar, National Human Rights Commissioner Niran Pitakwachara, Police Col, Por Cha Lee Rakcharoen, Thailand, Vol 33 No 18 | April 26 - May 2, Woradet Suanklaai

APA commission celebrates 40 years

April 25, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) will bring together youth, community leaders, elected officials, and commissioners to celebrate its 40th anniversary on May 15, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in SeaTac (formerly the Holiday Inn), at 17338 International Blvd. The anniversary event will honor the commission’s legacy, accomplishments, and vision for […]

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, APA, Asian Pacific American Affairs, Asian Pacific Americans, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Filipino Youth Activities Drill Team, International Blvd, Jay Inslee, Lori Matsukawa, Mike Lowry, Pacific Islanders, Vol 33 No 18 | April 26 - May 2, Washington State Legislature, parking

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