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Connecticut groups say they’re ready for more refugees

January 9, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Alaine Griffin Hartford Courant HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Amid growing debate over the country’s immigration policies in the aftermath of recent terrorist attacks, Connecticut is preparing for a new wave of refugees who will arrive here in 2016. “There’s been overwhelming support recently from churches, mosques, individuals, people calling saying, ‘We want to help […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2015, 2016, Bloomberg Politics, Catholic Charities, Chris George, Congo, David Dearborn, Erika Mendelsohn, Eritrea, Hartford Courant, Homeland Security, IRIS, Integrated Refugee Immigrant Services, Jama Ahmed, Jenny Velecela, South Sudan, Syria, United States, Vol 35 No 2 | January 9 - January 15, Washington Post

Rebuilding trust between law enforcement and the community

December 12, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Minal Singh Northwest Asian Weekly In light of current debates surrounding the Ferguson trial and Obama’s recent address on immigration, local Seattle officials and government leaders understand the need for better communication between the police and the community they protect. Senator Pramila Jayapal of Seattle’s 37th district told Seattle Weekly she is looking into […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Bhutan, Burma, Cuc Vu, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Jefferson Community Center, Mayor Ed Murray, Northwest Asian Weekly, OIRA, Obama, Seattle Weekly, Somalia, Vol 33 No 51 | December 13 - December 19, communication, language

Community organizations speak up for hungry families

February 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Seventy-one organizations from across the state have joined together to call for full restoration of State Food Assistance for Washington children, elders, and families.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Eritrea, Faaluaina Pritchard, Farm Bill, Food Stamps, Mexico, South Pacific, State Food Assistance, Vietnam, Vol 33 No 9 | February 22 - February 28

EDITORIAL: Who’s hungry? Everybody’s hungry.

February 20, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Food is the first and most important thing a human being needs. People must have it at fairly regular intervals and equal amounts throughout the day — nothing else matters until you’re fed. It is equally vital to each individual — the rich, the poor, the strong, the weak, and even the person who was […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2014, Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Asian Pacific Islander Coalition, Eritrea, Governor Inslee, King County, Mexico, Pierce County, Seventy-one Washington, South Pacific, State Food Assistance, Vietnam, Vol 33 No 9 | February 22 - February 28, letter

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