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You are here: Home / Archives for VOL 39 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 28 – DECEMBER 4

I’m thankful for …

November 25, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“I’m extremely thankful for my family this year because I became a mom in August! Watching her grow has been so much fun, and I am especially grateful that when I return to work in January, I won’t be too far from her because I’ll be working remotely.”
—Nina Huang

Filed Under: Community News, Feature stories Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 4

“Vanguard”: Sad Jackie Chan slips a few gears

November 25, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

My old cinematic friends called it “whupass.” You spell that either “whupass” or “whoopass.” A two-syllable brand for action films. They are often brainless action films, films that pushed the whupass, or the whoopass, in the absence of any strong elements of character development, nuance, or memorable dialogue past a few curt, comedic catchphrases.

Filed Under: At the Movies, Feature stories Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 4

Hawaii requires negative COVID tests prior to arrival

November 25, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By CALEB JONES Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Anyone flying to Hawaii is required to have a negative COVID-19 test result prior to departure for the state, with the new rule going into effect two days before Thanksgiving, Gov. David Ige announced on Nov. 19. Until Nov. 24, passengers flying to the islands using a […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 4

White House Rose Garden adds Japanese American’s sculpture

November 25, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House Rose Garden has a new addition, but it isn’t a floral variety. Melania Trump announced on Nov. 20 that artwork by Japanese American sculptor Isamu Noguchi has been installed on the east terrace of the famous garden, which she renovated earlier this year. Noguchi […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 4

PNB’s Angelica Generosa promoted

November 25, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) announced on Nov. 20, as part of its first-ever all-digital gala, that it promoted Angelica Generosa to principal. “Angelica was noticed from the start,” said PNB Artistic Director Peter Boal. “She can light up a room, her presence is both genuine and luminous.” A Filipino American, Generosa is from New Jersey. […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 4

Inslee appoints Shah as new secretary of health

November 25, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Nov. 17, Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Umair A. Shah as the new Washington state secretary of health. Shah currently serves as executive director and local health authority for Harris County Public Health in Texas. He will begin his new role on Dec. 21. An immigrant from Pakistan, Shah has a keen interest in global […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 4

Kaur receives Advanced Certificate

November 25, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Kent City Councilmember Satwinder Kaur recently received an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). To earn this Advanced Certificate, Kaur completed more than 60 hours of training credits and demonstrated community service. Kaur serves as the chair for Puget Sound Clean Air Advisory Council. She has served on the […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 4

Health Care Leadership Awards

November 25, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Ming-Ming Tung-Edelman, executive director of Refugee Artisan Initiative, was selected to receive the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Community Champion award at this year’s Health Care Leadership Awards. And Gurpreet (Sunny) Singh, the CEO of Edifecs, is being honored as Dealmaker of the Year. The Health Care Leadership Awards will be a virtual celebration on Dec. […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 4

EDI Transformed

November 25, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Executive Development Institute (EDI) said its EDI Transformed fundraising events came to an end in November with its last Zoom session. It was two and a half months filled with lots of learning, leadership, and fun. Between the Zoom pop-ups, online auction, and Facebook Live event, EDI was able to raise over $50,000 for its […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 4

Hawaii health department creates new contact tracing team

November 25, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

HONOLULU (AP) — The Hawaii Department of Health has created a contact tracing team that will perform their duties in languages such as Samoan, Marshallese and Chuukese. The new Pacific Islanders Outreach Team will comprise of 10 people who, along with their contact-tracing duties, will host online educational seminars about the coronavirus in a viewer’s […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2020, VOL 39 NO 48 | NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 4

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