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IN MEMORY OF …: A fond farewell to James Medina (1950-2015)

December 31, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

James A. Medina (Jim) passed away on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, at his home in Olympia after a hard-fought battle with leukemia. Jim was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Jim was born in Seguin, Texas, on Dec. 29, 1950. He married the love of his life, Patricia Higgins, on Nov. 19, 1977, […]

Filed Under: Obituaries Tagged With: 2015, 2016, Asian Pacific Islander, Business Enterprise, Catholic Church, Executive Director, Gonzaga University, Human Rights Commission, Leilani Pottratz, Medina Jim, Patricia Higgins, Seahawks, Seattle Sonics, Space Needle, Vol 35 No 1 | January 2 - January 8, Washington State University

Donnie Chin’s murder triggers new task force — Community members will work directly with City staff on public safety

December 17, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Mayor Ed Murray announced Dec. 15 the convening of a special task force for the Chinatown/International District (C/ID) neighborhood. Following the murder of long-time community activist Donnie Chin this summer, Mayor Murray reached out to local leaders and called on them to work with City staff and the Seattle Police […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Board President, Donnie Chin, Engagement Coordinator, Executive Director, Greg Garcia, Maiko Winkler-Chin, Mayor Murray, Nisei Vets, Paul Murakami, Property Owner, Richard Mar, Ron Chew, Sheila Burrus, Sonny Nguyen, Vol 34 No 52 | December 19 - December 25, language

LETTER: VFA supports embracing refugees

November 27, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Dear Editor, Recently, there has been a lot of discussion, discourse and, at times, heated debate about the impact and inclusion of refugees and immigrants to the United States. We at the Vietnamese Friendship Association (VFA) want to reaffirm our commitment, mission and values. VFA stands in support of welcoming refugees of all backgrounds, including […]

Filed Under: Letters to the Editor Tagged With: 2015, Board President, Dear Editor, Executive Director, James Hong, Mary Nguyen, Seattle, United States, VFA, Vietnamese, Vol 34 No 49 | November 28 - December 4, Washington State

Ex-TV anchor Wing awarded public relations society honor

November 16, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Derek Wing received the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Puget Sound Chapter’s 2015 Hugh Smith Community Service Award for his media and public relations work as a former ACRS board member. He received the award at the PRSA Annual meeting Oct. 27. He is the first Asian American recipient in the award’s nearly 20-year […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, ACRS, Amy Boyd, Asian American, Derek Wing, Diane Narasaki, Executive Director, Hugh Smith Community Service Award, Seattle, Vol 34 No 47 | November 14 - November 20

Jessa Timmer will be new CIDBIA Executive Director

November 16, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Association (CIDBIA) announced Jessa Timmer as its new Executive Director.  Timmer comes to the CIDBIA with experience working on business development at Neighborhood Ventures, a community business organization, and the State of Michigan’s Main Street program. She has an extensive background in community engagement, capacity building and organizational leadership and […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, CIDBIA, Executive Director, Jessa Timmer, Main Street, Neighborhood Ventures, Public Administration, Vol 34 No 47 | November 14 - November 20

Van Dinh-Kuno — Hands-on activist

November 6, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Elisabeth Sherman Northwest Asian Weekly A young Vietnamese girl fleeing her war torn homeland for a better life in America: the story might seem common enough—until you realize that girl grew up be one of Washington state’s most powerful advocates for immigrants. Van Dinh-Kuno, who will be honored at this year’s Northwest Asian Weekly […]

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Asian Community, Asian Pacific Islander Coalition, Elisabeth Sherman, Everett Community College, Executive Director, Health Profession Opportunity Grant, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, Somalian Bantu, Though Kuno, United States, Vietnamese, Vol 34 No 46 | November 7 - November 13, language

WISE WORDS: What makes a diverse, vibrant neighborhood (Part 2)

November 5, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“Since 1906 Neighborhood House has been helping children and families in neighborhoods throughout Seattle and King County.  It is in these neighborhoods where we find huge capacity and potential for people to work together to build stronger and healthier communities.” — Mark Okazaki Executive Director, Neighborhood House “The International District is special. It’s important everyone […]

Filed Under: Wise Words Series Tagged With: 2015, BIA, China Harbor Restaurant, Chinatown International District, Cindy Charlie Martin, EBC, East Africans, Ethnic Business Coalition, Executive Director, Hsiao-lin Wang, Mark Okazaki, Neighborhood House, PDA, Richard Chang, SPU, Seattle Pinball Museum, Taylor Hoang, Unlike Lake Union, Vol 34 No 46 | November 7 - November 13

WISE WORDS: What makes a diverse, vibrant neighborhood

October 29, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“The world will step aside for a community that knows where it is going. South Seattle is home to many great neighborhoods and is the place I’ve called home my entire life. Great and healthy neighborhoods are walkable with thriving small businesses, great schools, transit, and parks. An active neighborhood is good for our health, […]

Filed Under: Wise Words Series Tagged With: 2015, Abbey Lincoln Court, BIA, Brian Surratt, Bruce Harrell, Cheryl Chow Court, Chinatown International District, Economic Development, Ernestine Anderson Place, Executive Director, LIHI, PDA, Rainier Valley Community Development Fund, Seattle City Council Member, Sharon Lee, Unlike Lake Union, Vol 34 No 45 | October 31 - November 6, Wayne Lau

WISE WORDS: “If you could relive youth, what would you do?”

September 25, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“I would create more opportunities to engage with elders.  Young people in our western culture frequently miss out on the opportunity to learn from and experience the gifts that the elders in our communities have to share.” — Paula L. Houston  Ed.D., Chief Executive Officer, Senior Services “Heed the wisdom of ‘practice and discipline.’ I […]

Filed Under: Wise Words Series Tagged With: 2015, Chief Executive Officer, Dorothy Wong, Executive Director, Nate Miles, Patrick Yalung, Senior Services, Vice President, Vol 34 No 40 | September 26 - October 2, Washington Region President, culture

Chang appointed director of Reel Grrls

July 13, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Nancy Chang was appointed Executive Director of Reel Grrls community and work to bring programs to more Grrls! She believes that media is an important tool for everyone to learn to use in order for more voices to share their stories. She holds an MPA and a BFA from the University of Washington. She loves […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Artist Trust, BFA, Executive Director, MPA, Nancy Chang, Reel Grrls, Vol 34 No 29 | July 11 - July 17

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