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Breaking new ground: Asian American women on the challenges they face within construction

August 25, 2011 By Admin

Today, wearing power suits, women dominate certain industries. But not many are wearing hard hats …

Is the parking meter hurting Chinatown/ID?

August 25, 2011 By Admin

Tim Louie, of the family-owned Tsue Chong Company, has battled parking problems in recent years. Sometimes, his customers pop into his noodle and fortune cookie factory for a quick 10-minute purchase and come back to their car to find a $40 dollar parking fine. What was once a loading zone is now a paid parking spot …

August: Mark Kamitomo elected president of Washington State Association for Justice

August 22, 2011 By Admin

Mark Kamitomo, a Gonzaga University graduate, was elected president of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) at a recent annual convention held in Whistler, B.C., Canada. Kamitomo is the […]

July 16: Two winners crowned at the third annual Kalbi Beef BBQ Cookoff Competition

August 20, 2011 By Admin

The Korean American Coalition of Washington (KAC-WA), the Korean American Bar Association (KABA), and the Korean American Health Professional Association (KAHPA) held the third annual Kalbi Beef BBQ Cookoff Competition […]

July 16: Canton Alley Art Exhibit features local artists and musicians

August 20, 2011 By Admin

This year, Sun May Company hosted the Canton Alley Art Exhibit in the International District. This year’s exhibit included artists Eun-Young Wan, Carina del Rosario, Gary Tang, Dean Wong, Jeff […]

July: SoYoung Kwon appointed committee chair of Celebrate Asia!

August 20, 2011 By Admin

SoYoung Kwon has been appointed committee chair of Celebrate Asia!, a benefit concert that celebrates and promotes a mélange of traditional music from Korea, Japan, India, and China along with […]

Photo of bag-carrying ambassador charms China

August 19, 2011 By Admin

SEATTLE (AP) — A photo of the new U.S. ambassador to China carrying his own backpack and ordering his own coffee at an airport has charmed Chinese citizens not used […]

ICHS closing clinics one day per month due to cuts

August 19, 2011 By Admin

International Community Health Services (ICHS), which operates medical-dental clinics in the International District and at Holly Park, will close its clinics one day a month because of significant cuts in […]

Wise Words from Wise Attorneys

August 18, 2011 By Admin

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Legal uncertainty — Are Asian Americans rethinking the law?

August 18, 2011 By Admin

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly High pay and elite status. That’s why some choose to practice law. While some flourish in the practice, others do not. The economy and […]