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Japanese Americans plan WWII memorial in Seattle

May 28, 2009 By Admin

SEATTLE (AP) — Fundraising has begun for a memorial wall in Seattle to honor Japanese Americans who were interned or served in the military during World War II.

Chinese ‘Erin Brokovich’ on her struggles and triumphs

May 28, 2009 By Admin

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Born in December 1969, Jingjing Zhang followed an unlikely career path for a Chinese woman. She is known for her environmental activism and was […]

Women of Color Empowered Luncheon honors local activists

May 28, 2009 By Admin

By Evangeline Cafe Northwest Asian Weekly Civic activism has changed the course of history many times, from ending segregation to granting women’s suffrage to expanding gay rights. The collective action […]

Miracle baby stuns the world again

May 21, 2009 By Admin

By Kids Without Borders For Northwest Asian Weekly Dubbed the miracle baby, Vietnamese toddler Thien Nhan Phung, who was abandoned at birth and brutally mauled by wild animals, has once […]

Taiwan president to visit Seattle, no controversy expected

May 21, 2009 By Admin

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Taiwan President Ying-jeou Ma plans to visit Central America on May 26. On June 2, he will stop by Seattle on his way home, […]

One-on-one with Mona Locke

May 21, 2009 By Admin

She opens up about Gary’s new job, the Obamas, and the future of Komen By Evangeline Café Northwest Asian Weekly More than 10 years ago, she left her successful career […]

Pioneer in aerospace: Ted Yamamura

May 20, 2009 By Admin

For Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May, Boeing News Now recognized Ted Yamamura, a 30-year Boeing veteran, for his contributions to Boeing and the Asian American community. As president of […]

New faces in new places: Arthur L. Cruz

May 20, 2009 By Admin

The board of directors of the Asia Pacific Cultural Center is pleased to announce Arthur L. Cruz as the organization’s new executive director. A native of Tacoma, Cruz has had a […]

SCAA closes out a successful year

May 20, 2009 By Admin

SCAA closes out a successful year An SCAA eighth-grade boys basketball team celebrates its accomplishments in the 2008–2009 season on stage at the Tea Palace Restaurant. The Seattle Chinese Athletic Association […]

Megan Lee checks!

May 20, 2009 By Admin

Last weekend, the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) awarded an Academic Distinction Scholarship for the winner of the 18 & Under section of the All Girls Nationals. A 12-year-old […]