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You are here: Home / Archives for VOL 37 NO 19 | MAY 5 – MAY 11

FCS Seafair Princess

May 7, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Bianca Llorico was crowned 2018 Miss Filipino Community of Seattle Seafair Princess on April 29, at the Filipino Community Center’s Grand Ballroom. Llorico expects to graduate in December with a Bachelors of Science in nursing. Krystal Shantel Jimenez was the runner-up. Llorica said, “[Krystal] has the biggest heart in everything she does and I am […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2018, Bianca Llorico, Krystal Shantel Jimenez, VOL 37 NO 19 | MAY 5 - MAY 11

Fong breaks state record

May 7, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Jordan Fong broke the all-time Washington state high school hammer record for both boys and girls that has stood for eight years. On April 24, Fong threw the hammer 177 feet, 7 inches to win the event and set a new state record. It placed her second in the nation, surpassing her personal best of […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2018, JORDAN FONG, VOL 37 NO 19 | MAY 5 - MAY 11

Dorothy Ko lecture

May 7, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Dorothy Ko held a lecture at the University of Washington on April 26 about her recent book, “The Social Life of Inkstones: Artisans and Scholars in Early Qing China.” Ko, a Barnard College professor of history, offered a peek into the world of ancient Asian stones, and the artisans and stonecutters who created them.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2018, VOL 37 NO 19 | MAY 5 - MAY 11

Justice Mary Yu to speak at commencement

May 7, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Washington Supreme Court Associate Justice Mary Yu will address graduates at the UW Bothell commencement ceremony on June 10. “Justice Yu has a compelling personal story, as well as a passion for social justice and public service,” said Chancellor Wolf Yeigh. Yu was appointed to the high court in 2014 by Gov. Jay Inslee. As […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2018, Mary Yu, VOL 37 NO 19 | MAY 5 - MAY 11

Elevate NW Conference

May 7, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Dozens of people attended the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Elevate NW Conference on April 24 at Fisher Pavilion. The event is dedicated to the growth and success of small businesses in the Seattle metro region — from solopreneurs to companies that employ tens of thousands of people. The keynote presentation was on MOD […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2018, Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, VOL 37 NO 19 | MAY 5 - MAY 11

Campaigning starts in Malaysia’s May 9 election race

May 5, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Campaigning has formally started for Malaysia’s May 9 general elections that will determine if scandal-plagued Prime Minister Najib Razak’s coalition can extend nearly 61 years of unbroken rule against an unprecedented challenge led by nonagenarian former strongman Mahathir Mohamad. Scores of election candidates submitted nomination […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2018, VOL 37 NO 19 | MAY 5 - MAY 11

Beijing Auto show highlights e-cars designed for China

May 5, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Volkswagen and Nissan have unveiled electric cars designed for China at a Beijing auto show that highlights the growing importance of Chinese buyers for a technology seen as a key part of the global industry’s future. General Motors displayed five all-electric models on April 25 including […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2018, VOL 37 NO 19 | MAY 5 - MAY 11

Trump’s travel ban likely to be upheld, justices indicate

May 5, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court seemed poised to uphold President Donald Trump’s ban on travel to the U.S. by visitors from several Muslim-majority countries, a move that would hand the president a major victory on a controversial signature policy. In the court’s first full-blown consideration of a Trump order, […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2018, TRAVEL BAN, VOL 37 NO 19 | MAY 5 - MAY 11

Tourists enjoy final day at beach before Boracay closure

May 5, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By JOEAL CALUPITAN Associated Press BORACAY, Philippines (AP) — Tourists are spending their final hours on Boracay, enjoying the Philippine island’s famed white-sand beaches before it closes for up to six months to recover from overcrowding and development. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte described the waters off Boracay as a “cesspool’’ before ordering the closure. But […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2018, VOL 37 NO 19 | MAY 5 - MAY 11

Not afraid of getting seasick, sailing enthusiast takes on open ocean race

May 4, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly After attending the Seattle Boat Show a couple years ago, Xiaohui “Tony” Chen decided to take on a huge sailing adventure. He learned about the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race and signed up to be a part of the almost two-month ocean adventure. The race made its stop […]

Filed Under: Sports, Feature stories Tagged With: 2018, VOL 37 NO 19 | MAY 5 - MAY 11, Xiaohui “Tony” Chen

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