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Vandana Slatter — First Indian American city councilmember in Bellevue has public service in her DNA

November 26, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Bellevue is the fifth-largest city in Washington and, just a few weeks after this month’s election, its city council continues to reflect the 28 percent of citizens who are Asian, the highest share of any city in the state. Vandana Slatter, a biotechnology professional and community leader, won Position […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Bellevue City Council, British Columbia, DNA, Governor Gregoire, James Tabafunda, King County Library System, MPA, Mahatma Gandhi, Northwest Asian Weekly, Overlake Hospital Foundation, President Bill Clinton, Prince George, Senator Maria Cantwell, Top Contributors 2015, Uttar Pradesh, Vandana Slatter, Vandana Slatter First Indian American, Vol 34 No 49 | November 28 - December 4

State health insurance program now covers more kids and teens

March 1, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

More children and teens in Washington state now qualify for health insurance through Apple Health for Kids. Apple Health for Kids, a free or low-cost health insurance program for kids and teens in Washington state, seeks to provide an affordable health insurance option to families across the state.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2013, AHFK, American Indian Alaska Native, Apple Health, Asian Pacific Islander, Catholic Charities, Desautel Hege Communications, Governor Gregoire, Hispanic Latino, Vol 32 No 10 | March 2 - March 8, attention, poverty

Commentary: Can’t cut WCCC subsidy, crucial to families

January 28, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Arnold and Ling Huan Lui are bakers with twins that are enrolled in Denise Louie Education Center’s full day child care program. Washington State’s Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) subsidy helps them afford full day care for their girls by paying a portion of the cost of care. “Basically, my wife’s income goes to insurance and childcare. Because of the WCCC, we don’t have to rely on other government assistance,” said Lui.

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2010, Denise Louie Education Center, Denise Louis Education Center, Governor Gregoire, Janice Deguchi, Ling Huan Lui, Vol 29 No 5 | January 30 - February 5, WCCC, Washington State, Working Connections Child Care, poverty

VICTORY! Obama and Gregoire rest easy election night

November 8, 2008 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, there was an overwhelming sense of joy, excitement and tension. The Westin in Downtown Seattle was packed with Democratic supporters of all sorts. Attempting to name every walk of life would require a great laundry list that could possibly include carnies.

Filed Under: News, National News Tagged With: 2008, API, Associated Press, Bob Hasegawa, CNN, Downtown Seattle, Eileen Cody, GOP, Governor Gregoire, Northwest Asian Weekly, President-elect Barack Obama, Ryan Pangilinan, Sharon Tomiko Santos, vol 27 no 46 | November 8 - 14

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