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BLOG: The Okis create their own waves of philanthropy

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By Assunta Ng Many Asian Americans know Scott Oki as the ex-Microsoft multi-millionaire and owner of 11 Washington state golf courses, including the Newcastle Golf Course. But few know Oki […]

BLOG: Mysterious man donates $200,000 to CMS — Transforming the Korean community one event at a time

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By Assunta Ng If the Chinese and Japanese-American communities are considered to be sophisticated fundraisers, the Korean community is a super star. The Korean community surprised many by eclipsing its […]

BLOG: Fearless is why Yale Wong succeeds

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By Assunta Ng What sets Yale Wong, co-founder and CEO of General Biodiesel, Inc., apart from his competitors? Biodiesel is an alternative energy source made of recycled cooking oil. When […]

Stories from a second home

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By Samantha Pak Northwest Asian Weekly The Celestials By Karen Shepard Tin House Books, 2013 In June 1870, Calvin Sampson hired 75 Chinese laborers in North Adams, Mass. to work […]

BLOG: A mayoral match up! The winner is…

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By Assunta Ng You might not be paying much attention to Seattle’s mayoral race, but you should do some research before you send out your ballot for the primary election […]

BLOG: What a July it’s been

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Remembering Kippy Remembering Kip Tokuda, two special moments will always carry with me, one light and the other serious. The former state representative passed away last Saturday while fishing on […]

BLOG: Cheering for a competitor and a friend

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By Assunta Ng Yes, there was one. Carolyn Kelly, retired president of the Seattle Times, used to be my competitor. Why am I comparing a baby mouse like the Northwest […]