Archives for 2012

PICTORIAL: Obama visits South East Asia

November 21, 2012 By Admin

Photos by the White House and Xinhua News Agency

A Vietnamese Thanksgiving

November 21, 2012 By Admin

By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly The Vietnamese in the United States can easily identify with the Thanksgiving story.

Hajime Nishi Ecomarathoner — Japanese man to run his 637th marathon in Seattle

November 21, 2012 By Admin

By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly Hajime Nishi has run approximately 16,690 miles, two-thirds of the Earth’s circumference.

Top Contributor: Bob Hasegawa

November 21, 2012 By Admin

By Ninette Cheng Northwest Asian Weekly Nov. 6 marked a special day for Bob Hasegawa: the lifelong labor rights champion was elected to his first term in Washington State Senate. […]

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly When asked what his hobby was, Mark Okazaki candidly answered, “Neighborhood House and the community.” As the executive director of Neighborhood House, a nonprofit […]

EDITORIAL: Geomanagement is a large step back for the IDCCC

November 21, 2012 By Admin

Since the International District/Chinatown Community Center opened in 2005, it has enjoyed high usage rates and a large amount of community support. It’s been an issue the ID could unite […]

Diane Narasaki receives ACLU of Washington top award

November 19, 2012 By Admin

The ACLU of Washington honored civil rights leader Diane Narasaki with its top award for civil liberties at the ACLU of Washington Bill of Rights Celebration Dinner on Nov. 10 […]

Washington state APAs prevail in three elections

November 19, 2012 By Admin

The night of Nov. 6 was not just a big night for Asian and Pacific Americans nationally. It was also a big night for APAs at the state level.

NAAAP Gala awards scholarships, raises funds for more next year

November 19, 2012 By Admin

The National Association of Asian American Professionals Seattle Chapter (NAAAP–Seattle) held its 33rd annual scholarship gala at the Museum of Flight last Friday, Nov. 9. At the event, which was […]

Homestead Community Land Trust fundraises at Pyramid Brewery

November 19, 2012 By Admin

Over 125 Homestead Community Land Trust supporters gathered at the Pyramid Brewery on Saturday, Oct. 20, for an evening of trivia and fundraising. Guests enjoyed food and beer, answered trivia questions, […]