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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 33 No 29 | July 12 – July 18

Jayapal receives NOW award

July 14, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Pramila Jayapal, a recognized leader in local and national efforts to improve the lives of immigrants, low wage workers, communities of color, and women, is a co-recipient of the inaugural Olga Vives Award from the National Organization of Women (NOW). In presenting the award, NOW President Terry O’Neill said, “Pramila Jayapal exemplifies the spirit and […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Olga Vives, Pramila Jayapal, Seattle, Vol 33 No 29 | July 12 - July 18, Washington State Senate

Poet Pai is OtB ambassador

July 14, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Seattle poet Shin Yu Pai is one of 15 cultural and civic leaders to be invited (out of 95 applicants) to serve as a 2014-2015 ambassador for On the Boards (OtB), a local arts organization that introduces audiences to international innovators in contemporary dance, theater, and music, while developing and presenting new work by Northwest […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Seattle, Shin Yu Pai, Stranger Genius Award, Vol 33 No 29 | July 12 - July 18

Seattle Synchro Swim Team makes a splash at nationals

July 14, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Seattle Synchronized Swim Team swam to third place in the USA Synchro Age Group Nationals from June 27 to July 5 at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Abby Orler, Alicia Wu, Coach Jocilyn, Coach Lacey, Coach Yuki, Emma Kamb, Irene Gonzalez, Ivy Huang, Jamie Chin, Jessica Forcucci, Keana Hunter, Leeza Polyakova, Lilly Cao, Lily Cao, Meili Hobson, Seattle Synchro Swim Team, Shanaya Satterfield, Vol 33 No 29 | July 12 - July 18, Zoe Strand

TAPS network, hike, and more

July 14, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Taiwanese American Professionals of Seattle (TAPS) enjoyed a hike at Rattlesnake Ledge east of Seattle on June 14.  The group, which began in 2004, plans frequent outings for members to network, socialize, and engage in community service projects. TAPS has more than 500 members. (end)

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Rattlesnake Ledge, Seattle, TAPS, Vol 33 No 29 | July 12 - July 18

Review confirms basis of Japan’s sex slave apology

July 12, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Mari Yamaguchi Associated Press TOKYO (AP) – A Japanese panel confirmed the validity of a study that led to Japan’s landmark 1993 apology for forcing Asian women into wartime prostitution, even as South Korea blasted the review as a move that “picks again at the painful wounds” of victims.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2014, Associated Press, China, East Asia, Elaine Kurtenbach, Foreign Ministry, Jen Psaki, Keiichi Tadaki, Kono Statement, Noh Kwang-il, South Koreans, Taiwan, Tokyo, Top Japanese, United States, Vol 33 No 29 | July 12 - July 18, Yoshihide Suga

North Korea preparing to try 2 American tourists

July 12, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Eric Talmadge Associated Press TOKYO (AP) – North Korea said on June 30 it is preparing to try two Americans who entered the country as tourists for carrying out what it says were hostile acts against it.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2014, Associated Press, Jeffrey Edward Fowle, Jen Psaki, KCNA, Kenneth Bae, Korean American, Korean Central News Agency, North Korean, North Port, Pyongyang Marathon, Sergei Luzginov, State Department, Swedish Embassy, Tatyana Fowle, United States, Vol 33 No 29 | July 12 - July 18

China gives a rare glimpse at Naval ships

July 12, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Marco Garcia Associated Press PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) – China gave Western journalists a rare look aboard two People’s Liberation Army vessels on July 5 during the Rim of the Pacific naval exercises in Hawaii, showcasing a hospital ship with complex medical facilities and a destroyer flying U.S. and Chinese flags.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2014, Ark Peace, Associated Press, China, Chinese, Colombia, Japan Maritime Self Defense, Liberation Army, New Zealand, Pearl Harbor, Philippines, United States, Vol 33 No 29 | July 12 - July 18

Both rivals claim victory in Indonesian election

July 12, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Niniek Karmini Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – The rival candidates in Indonesia’s presidential election each claimed victory Wednesday, raising uncertainty about the political and legal landscape in a nation that made the transition from dictatorship to democracy less than two decades ago.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2012, 2014, Ali Kotarumalos, Associated Press, Great Indonesia Movement Party, Hamdi Muluk, Hatta Rajasa, JAKARTA, Joko Widodo, Malaysia, Margie Mason, Natalia Soebagjo, New Order, Outgoing President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Outgoing President Yudhoyono, Prabowo Subianto, Transparency International, Vol 33 No 29 | July 12 - July 18

Bodies in motion: Marie Chong brings summer dance to Seattle

July 11, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Some people find it difficult to balance their work and personal life. It requires a certain level of dexterity to maintain balance. For artistic director and former professional dancer Marie Chong, it’s a way of life in her work — literally.<!–more–> Raised in Tacoma, Chong first found inspiration for […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2014, Although Chong, Canada, Europe, KOOZA, Marie Chong, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle Center, Summer Olympic Games, United States, Vivian Nguyen, Vol 33 No 29 | July 12 - July 18

Traveling cow moooves people to share stories

July 11, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Daria Kroupoderova Northwest Asian Weekly How can a cow suit lead to helping people and sharing their stories?

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2013, 2014, DMZ, Daria Kroupoderova, Elephant Nature Park, Kathy Stenger, Laos, Melinda Gates, North Korean, Northwest Asian Weekly, Sangduan Chailert, Switzerland, Tan Vo, Thailand, Vietnamese, Vol 33 No 29 | July 12 - July 18, blog

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