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June 18: SCCC’s Distinguish Alumni Al Sugiyama at commencement

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Alan Sugiyama was selected by Seattle Central Community College to receive its Distinguished Alumni Award. This was the first time in the college’s 45-year history that it has named a […]

New rules target racy Vietnamese cafes in Orange County’s strip malls

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By Amy Taxin The Associated Press GARDEN GROVE, California (AP) — At Cafe Miss Cutie, the windows are tinted, but not pitch black. The waitresses are wearing negligees, but not […]

The Dalai Lama’s greatest challenge: trying to retire when the worshippers refuse to accept it

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DHARMSALA, India (AP) — In a lifetime spent advocating the plight of his Tibetan community, promoting inter-religious harmony

Thailand to gets its first female prime minister

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By Todd Pitman The Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s military eased concerns of renewed turmoil last Monday by accepting the sweeping electoral win of toppled ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra’s party, […]

NWAW’s Outstanding Graduates — Part 2

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Compiled by staff Northwest Asian Weekly At the end of each school year, we run this column, which features some exceptional Asian American students that have made the most of […]

ID restaurants to bring back $2 tasting menu for annual Dragon Fest

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The Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA) organized the return of the $2 Food Walk at this summer’s Dragon Fest. On July 9 and July 10, 16 of Chinatown-ID’s top […]