2014 – Page 118

Heim is new director of WSCRC

January 13, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Washington State China Relations Council (WSCRC) has announced Kristi Heim as the new executive director of WSCRC, following Joe Borich’s retirement in 2013. WSCRC is an independent nonprofit organization […]

Mahnaz Eshetu to direct ReWA

January 13, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) of Seattle has named Mahnaz Kourourian Eshetu as its new executive director. Eshetu assumed her duties on Dec. 1. ReWA is a multiethnic, community-based organization […]

Ng wins Leadership in Race and Social Justice Award

January 13, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Charles Ng, manager of the Contracts Administration and Support Office in the Finance Division of the Seattle Parks and Recreation Department, was awarded the Leadership in Race and Social Justice […]

Man accused of setting Chinese Consulate fire ‘heard voices’

January 11, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Scott Smith SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – After turning himself in to the police, a Chinese national told federal authorities that he started a blaze at the Chinese Consulate in […]

President’s nominations include APIs

January 11, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

President Obama sent his judicial and departmental nominations to the U.S. Senate on Jan. 6. Among the nearly 250 names submitted were the following members of the Asian American and […]

‘I’m sorry boss, I hit the jackpot” — Second winner of $648 million lottery comes forward

January 11, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Dearen Associated Press San Francisco (AP) – California’s $324 million Mega Millions jackpot winner Steve Tran had a 3 a.m. epiphany earlier this week that spurred him from […]

Ohio veteran returns Vietnam war trophy to soldier’s family

January 11, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Vanessa McCray, The Blade TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) – John Wast kept the bullet-scarred pith helmet for more than 40 years.

Help design Hing Hay

January 10, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

A youth art workshop to contribute to the design of an expanded Hing Hay Park will be held at the International District-Chinatown Community Center, 719 8th Ave. S., Seattle, from […]

Ng still not deported

January 10, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Tony Ng, who was granted parole last October after serving 28 years for his conviction in the 1983 Wah Mee Massacre in which 13 people were murdered, is still in […]

CAPAA has vacancy

January 10, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is currently accepting applications to fulfill the position of commissioner as part of its board. CAPAA serves to improve the […]