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K-pop star AleXa wins NBC’s ‘American Song Contest’

May 12, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

AleXa, a K-pop artist who represented her home state of Oklahoma, was crowned the winner of NBC’s “American Song Contest” on May 9. AleXa’s original song “Wonderland” won America and the National Jury’s vote for best hit song. “Wonderland” has been the most streamed song from the competition with over 2.7 million streams. AleXa will […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: VOL 41 NO 20 | MAY 14 - MAY 20

Morisawa designed new traffic boxes

May 12, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

Pacific Northwest artist Naoko Morisawa made a trio of boxes with pink waves for the City of Des Moines Traffic Box Project. The boxes will be placed at the northeast corner of South Kent-Des Moines Road and Pacific Highway.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: VOL 41 NO 20 | MAY 14 - MAY 20

James Hong gets star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

May 12, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

James Hong, one of the most prolific Asian American actors in history, got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 10. Hong, 93, who was joined by celebrity guest speakers, including Daniel Dae Kim, unveiled his star in a ceremony, becoming one of just 19 people of Asian descent to make it […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: VOL 41 NO 20 | MAY 14 - MAY 20

Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce announced leadership changes and CEO search

May 12, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to conduct a search for their new president/CEO, as well as leadership transitions in the meantime. The board appointed Samantha Le as the interim president/CEO. Le was a long-time member of the Chamber and joined as the executive vice president in the fall of 2021. Parties […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: VOL 41 NO 20 | MAY 14 - MAY 20

Grand Master Cho Ki Seung attains rank of 9th Degree Black Belt in taekwondo

May 12, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

Washington State Grand Master Cho Ki Seung executed his rank testing at the headquarters of World Taekwondo in Seoul, South Korea and received his official 9th Degree Dan Certificate last month. Rising to the rank of 9th Degree Black Belt is an extraordinary achievement that only a few martial artists ever attain. Cho immigrated to […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: VOL 41 NO 20 | MAY 14 - MAY 20

May Day march

May 5, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

Approximately 150 demonstrators walked down Jackson Street through Seattle’s Chinatown-International District on May 1, as part of a May Day rally for immigrant and workers rights. Speakers highlighted the need to stop hate crimes against Asian people, and drew attention to multiracial solidarity against police brutality and white supremacy.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 19 | MAY 7 - MAY 13

Frank Irigon to receive UW’s 2022 Odegaard Award

May 5, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

Community member Frank Irigon is the 2022 recipient of the University of Washington Charles E. Odegaard Award. Irigon will be presented with this honor at the 2022 Celebration event on May 18. Born in the Philippines, Irigon immigrated to the United States with his mother and siblings in 1950. He earned his Bachelor of Arts […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 19 | MAY 7 - MAY 13

Matsukawa is recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays

May 5, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

On April 29, the government of Japan announced that it awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays to former KING 5 anchor Lori Matsukawa, for her contributions in promoting friendly relations between Japan and the United States. A news release stated that Matsukawa “significantly contributed to increase awareness of Japanese American […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 19 | MAY 7 - MAY 13

Look who’s 105

May 5, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

Gene Moy is now 105 years young! One of the oldest living Chinese American World War II veterans, Moy held a joint celebration at Joyale Restaurant recently, with his friend, Cari Murotani, who turned 77.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 19 | MAY 7 - MAY 13

2022 Tomodachi Award honors Shimabukuro

May 5, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

Jake Shimabukuro will receive the 2022 Tomodachi Award from the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) during the Tomodachi gala. The award recognizes his many years of promoting and celebrating the U.S.-Japan relationship through music and education. The event will be held virtually on the JCCCW YouTube channel, where Shimabukuro performs. He is […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 19 | MAY 7 - MAY 13

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