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After a lifetime of devoted mentorship, Ted Yamamura is not done inspiring yet

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His friends call him an idea generator, a go-getter, and even a machine. His name is Ted Yamamura, and he was the visionary for the Executive Development Institute (EDI).

One-on-one with Apolo

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He has spent the last decade basking in the glow of the international limelight, racing his way into the history books to become the most decorated Winter Olympian

For the love of art: Asian Americans go against the tide in unconventional field

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Artist Diem Chau noticed an untouched box of crayons from her school days sitting on a table. Chau was inspired by coin carvers and folk art sculptors

Blog: How the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation picks its honorees

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“You should not honor this person,” one person said. “She is overexposed.” Just because others have honored her before is not a valid reason

With some upsets in politics, how did Asian American candidates fare?

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According to a preliminary exit poll released by the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) on Nov. 4

Even in ‘retirement,’ Ellen Abellera leads with poise and passion

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Before becoming a staunch advocate for Asian Americans across Washington state, Ellen Abellera rallied for her father, a former politician in Kalibo, Philippines.

Asians shoot to the top of the charts!

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Last month was exciting in terms of entertainment news. Musicians made Asian American history, San Diego hosted its annual Asian Film Festival