Archives for 2012

School-provided breakfast wins Dearborn Park Elementary an award

November 1, 2012 By Admin

By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly Dearborn Park Elementary was awarded a Super School award last Friday, Oct. 26, for its performance in

Wen Jiabao’s family denies $2.7 billion in ‘hidden riches’

November 1, 2012 By Admin

By Staff The Associated Press BEIJING, China (AP) — Lawyers have denied a report that Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao’s family

Asian American vote can swing tight races

November 1, 2012 By Admin

By Mico Letargo NEW AMERICA MEDIA LOS ANGELES – In a paper entitled “Asian Americans at the Ballot Box: The 2008 General Elections in

Vietnam jails two songwriters

November 1, 2012 By Admin

By Staff The Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Two musicians in Vietnam whose topical songs are popular among overseas

Uwajimaya receives EnergySmart Grocer award

October 30, 2012 By Admin

Grocery store Uwajimaya was honored at a ceremony at its International District location on Oct. 9 for its efforts in reducing its energy usage. It was awarded a large check […]

Luly Yang previews new designs at Wells Fargo Women’s Roundtable

October 29, 2012 By Admin

Seattle-based fashion designer Luly Yang previewed some of her latest pieces Thursday, Oct. 18, at a Wells Fargo Women’s Roundtable event.

Filipino American teen is first runner-up Miss WA Teen USA

October 29, 2012 By Admin

Puget Sound high schooler Starla Sampaco was crowned first runner-up Miss WA Teen USA during the Miss Washington USA pageant that took place over the weekend of Oct. 20 and […]

Vietnam prime minister admits mismanaging economy

October 27, 2012 By Admin

By Chris Brummitt THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Hanoi, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam’s embattled prime minister acknowledged Monday, Oct. 23, that he had mismanaged the country’s slumping economy, and he pledged to […]

Ohio casino caters to Asian American gamblers

October 27, 2012 By Admin

By Staff THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Cleveland (AP) — A new northeast Ohio casino is reaching out to gamblers of Asian descent with events tailored to Asian tastes and hosts that handle tasks for those […]

Voter registration still open

October 26, 2012 By Admin

You still have time to register to vote. The deadline for in-person voter registration in King County is Monday, Oct. 29. Though you can no longer register online, you can […]