2012 – Page 108

A narrative: What does Lunar New Year mean?

January 26, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly As early as I can remember, I loved firecrackers.

Tiger Mother introduces her paperback, tries taming critics

January 26, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Bestselling author Amy Chua walked toward the microphone and podium. She stood in front of a bookshelf labeled “Collector Editions” to share her thoughts […]

EDITORIAL: We need to reward, not punish, local businesses

January 26, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

In President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address this week, he tackled many important issues, but we latched onto the moment when he said, “Tonight, my message to business […]

Mayor seeks candidates for International Special Review District Board, due Jan. 30

January 24, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Mayor Mike McGinn invites residents to apply for an open position on the International Special Review District Board. The available position is one of two seats on the board that […]

LETTER: Commentary about Korean unification isn’t realistic

January 24, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

To the Editor: Dr. Vernasius T. Tandia’s commentary (Jan. 7, 2012) regarding stereotypes harbored by South Koreans toward North Korean refugees among them, and the way that these stereotypes harm […]

Ho Nam Association/Luke Family Association gets new officers

January 23, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Ho Nam Association recently announced its new officers for 2012. They are Sterling Luke, Bettie Luke, Andre Loh, and Marge Young.

Local woman participates in relay race in Kawamoto, Japan

January 23, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Jenn Doane, a Whitman College graduate, recently participated in the Kawamoto Ekiden — a 26-km, 8-leg relay race that loops around town — in an all-girls team. Kawamoto is a […]

Judith Fong-Bressler joins Seattle Symphony Board

January 23, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Dec. 30, the Seattle Symphony Orchestra added 18 new members to its board of directors. Among them is Judith Fong-Bressler, a retired hospital administrator. (end)

LIHI breaks ground for new senior housing project in Central District

January 23, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Jan. 12, the Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) celebrated the groundbreaking for a new senior housing project in Seattle’s Central District. Construction is underway on the 61-unit development, located […]

North Korea to issue special pardons for convicts around Lunar New Year

January 21, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Hyung-jin Kim The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea will issue special pardons for convicts to commemorate milestone birthdays of its two late leaders, state media […]