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LETTER: Councilmembers concerned about corrections contract

December 4, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Open letter to Gov. Jay Inslee: We write on behalf of City of Seattle residents to express deep concern about the recently publicized contract signed between the Washington Department of Corrections and Geo Group Inc. As we understand it, this contract would potentially send up to 1,000 Washington-based prisoners to North Lake Correctional Facility in […]

Filed Under: Letters to the Editor Tagged With: 2008, 2015, African Americans, Congressman Adam Smith, Councilmember Kshama Sawant, Fourth Washington, Geo Group, Immigration Act, Jay Inslee, Northwest Detention Center, Seattle, Third Washington State, United States, Vol 34 No 50 | December 5 - December 11

Inslee appoints Pacholke as Secretary of Corrections

November 23, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Dan Pacholke to serve as the new Secretary of Corrections for the State of Washington, effective Oct. 17. Pacholke, whose mother is Japanese American, served as the Deputy Secretary for the department, and has more than 32 years of experience with the agency. Since 2014, in his role as Deputy […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2008, 2015, Assistant Secretary, Correctional Officer, Dan Pacholke, Deputy Secretary, Japanese American, Jay Inslee, Vol 34 No 48 | November 21 - November 27

The Assassin

November 6, 2015 By Andrew Hamlin

By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly I settled into my seat wondering how Hou Hsaio-Hsien, a Taiwanese director with an eye to the quirks, and subtle quakes of human interchange, would approach a martial arts film, specifically, a “wuxia” (“martial hero”) narrative, with its implicit practices. And “The Assassin,” his first full-length film since 2008’s […]

Filed Under: At the Movies Tagged With: 2008, 2015, Andrew Hamlin, Capitol Hill, Chinese, Mark Lee Ping Bin, Nie Yinniang Shu Qui, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, Tang Dynasty, Vol 34 No 46 | November 7 - November 13

Mile markers — Alaska Airlines collaborates with Hainan Airlines

October 22, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Gary Locke, former Washington state governor, broke a big fortune cookie and wished Alaska Airlines and Hainan Airlines a prosperous future at a reception in Chinatown on Oct. 20, celebrating a win-win for their collaboration and especially for customers. Alaska Airlines is joining with China-based carrier Hainan Airlines to enhance […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Business, Community News Tagged With: 2008, 2015, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan, Andrew Harrison, Beijing, Chinatown, Chinese, Fortune Wings Club, Hainan Airlines, Hou Wei, Northwest Asian Weekly, Nyhus Communications, San Jose, Seattle, Vol 34 No 44 | October 24 - October 30, Wing Luke Asian Museum, gary locke

BLOG: Right and wrong — Motives to vote

October 22, 2015 By Assunta Ng

By Assunta Ng President Obama’s presidential election in 2008 inspired an astounding turnout for African American voters. It happened to the Asian community when one of our own was running for office. Why not? It’s an opportunity for Asian Americans to make an impact when it comes to public policy. It’s wonderful to see Asians […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2008, 2015, African American, Akemi Matsumoto, Asian Americans, Natasha Chen, Northwest Asian Weekly, President Obama, Vol 34 No 44 | October 24 - October 30, Voters Pamphlets

Connecting the dots with Eunice Kim

October 9, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jocelyn Moore Northwest Asian Weekly Walking into Davidson Galleries at Pioneer Square in October, you will likely find people connecting the dots at Eunice Kim’s latest printmaking exhibition, “2005-2015: Ten Year Survey.” The exhibition is both a celebration and display of Kim’s journey in creating art by using a nontoxic technique to achieve a […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2008, 2015, Davidson Galleries, Eunice Kim, Europe, Fiona Lau, Jocelyn Moore, Korea, Miranda Metcalf, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pioneer Square, Ray Calabro, Sam Davidson, Vol 34 No 42 | October 10 - October 16, culture

Top 10 scams targeting seniors

September 25, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Financial scams targeting seniors have become so prevalent that they’re now considered “the crime of the 21st century.” Why? Because seniors are thought to have a significant amount of money sitting in their accounts. Financial scams also often go unreported or can be difficult to prosecute, so they’re considered a “low-risk” crime. However, they’re devastating to […]

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: 2008, 2015, Adult Protective Services, Bernie Madoff, County Assessor, Eldercare Locator, FDA, IRS, San Diego, Vol 34 No 40 | September 26 - October 2, Western Union, adoption, letter

Dear Mariners: Hire Kim Ng

September 18, 2015 By Jason Cruz

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly The Seattle Mariners are in need of a new General Manager as Jack Zduriencik’s tenure with the team was as futile as the team’s record on the field this season. “Jack Z” was relieved of his duties late last month as the Mariners season in which they were considered […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2008, Asian American, Assistant Director, Chicago White Sox, General Manager, Husky Football, Jack Zduriencik, Joe Torre, Kim Ng, Los Angeles Angels, Major League Baseball, Nelson Cruz, Robinson Cano, Safeco Field, San Diego Padres, Seattle, Tyrone Willingham, Vol 34 No 39 | September 19 - September 25

Seattle Colleges Chancellor announces retirement

September 10, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

After 40 years with Seattle Colleges, Chancellor Jill Wakefield has announced her retirement, effective June 2016. She was appointed as chancellor in 2009, becoming the district’s first female in that position. When she retires, she will be the longest-serving chancellor in the district’s history. Wakefield started with the district as a program assistant in the […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2008, 2009, Chancellor Jill Wakefield, Charles Mitchell, Seattle Colleges, Seattle Colleges Chancellor, South Seattle Community College, Vol 34 No 38| September 12 - September 18

Hong’s Garden closes — Joy and sadness

September 4, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

  After 59 years in the restaurant business, Faye Hong, a community leader, finally closed Hong’s Garden Restaurant in Renton on Aug. 29. Many customers dined at Hong’s Garden during the last two weeks, packing the restaurant during lunch and dinner. The Lui family went to dine at Hong’s on Aug. 29. All family members […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2008, Beacon Hill, Chinatown, Family Association, Faye Hong, Garden Restaurant, International District, Seattle Chinese Historic Gate, Vol 34 N 37 | September 5 - September 11

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