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Northwest Asian Weekly’s 35th anniversary: Let’s hear it from our readers

November 16, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The only weekly English-edition newspaper serving the Asian community in the state of Washington for 35 years.   “Editor, publisher, founder, fundraiser, mother, wife, daughter, mentor and friend. I am truly in awe of the impact [Assunta] and the Northwest Asian Weekly have had on so many lives, including my own. My sincere congratulations on […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News, Feature stories Tagged With: 2017, Adam Smith, Beth Takekawa, Bill Tashima, CHARLIE JAMES, Cindy Ryu, DALE MINAMI, Daryl Campbell, Dennis Lam, Eddie Rye, Eugene Tagawa, Fred Yee, Frederick Su, Gary Tang, Herb Tsuchiya, James Doane, Jay Inslee, Jean Godden, Joan Yoshitomi, Joaquin Uy, John Chen, Karen Yoshitomi, LOUISE MATSUMOTO, Lori Matsukawa, MAY SHING, MINH-DUC NGUYEN, Mac Crary, Michael Itti, Mike Fong, NWAW's 35TH ANNIVERSARY, Nate Miles, PATSY YAMADA, Peter Kwon, Rosa Leung, Sam Wan, Sherwin Tsao, TERRY LAU, TRACEY WONG, Teresita Batayola, Tim Otani, Vi Mar, Wayne Lau

Top contributors to the Asian American community

December 10, 2015 By James Tabafunda

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly It is an event organized by Northwest Asian Weekly and the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation to mark the noteworthy achievements of local Asian American and Pacific Islander leaders. Held at the House of Hong Restaurant on Dec. 4, the 23rd annual Top Contributors to the Asian Community Award Dinner […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Bill Tashima, CACA, Chong Dameron, Elsie Taniguchi, Greg Slatter, Harold Taniguchi, Japanese American, Jean Godden, King County, Korean Women, Legislative District Democrats Mel Kang, Nick Licata, Nina Odell, Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation, Rick Polintan, Seattle City Councilmembers Sally Clark, Stephanie Olson, Tom Rasmussen, Top Contributors 2015, Van Dinh Kuno, Vol 34 No 51 | December 12 - December 18

Seattle officially expresses regret

August 24, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray signed the Chinese Resolution on Aug. 14, which expresses regret for anti-Chinese legislation passed by the Washington Territory and previous Seattle City Councils in the 1800s. The resolution also recognizes the past and continuing contributions of the Chinese to Seattle and reaffirms the City’s commitment to the civil rights of all […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2015, Bruce Harrell, Chinese Americans, Doug Chin, Jean Godden, John Okamoto, Nick Licata, Seattle City Councils, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, Vol 34 No 35 | August 22 - August 28, Washington Territory

“We shouldn’t bury our history” — Seattle officially announces regrets

August 7, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved a resolution August 3 that expresses regret for anti-Chinese legislation passed by the Washington Territory and previous Seattle City Councils in the 1800s. “We shouldn’t bury our history,” said Councilmember Nick Licata, the legislation’s sponsor. “Discriminatory policies ripple from the past and still affect Chinese communities today.” As a […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Chinese American Citizens Alliance, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember Nick Licata, Councilmembers Bruce Harrell, Greater Seattle Chapter, Jean Godden, John Okamoto, Mayor Ed Murray, Seattle City Councils, Vol 34 No 33 | August 8 - August 14, Washington Territory

BLOG: RESPECT? — What we should learn from Sawant’s actions

May 7, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant’s inappropriate and unfair questioning of John Okamoto (now voted in as a councilmember) during the public interview to fill in Sally Clark’s seat, gave me a revelation—the importance of respect. We make wishes during celebration. My wish for May’s Asian Pacific American API Heritage Month is that […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2015, Asian Americans, Asian Weekly, Councilmember Bruce Harrell, Debadutta Dash, Jean Godden, John Okamoto, New York, Nick Licata, Port of Seattle, Publisher's Blog, Sally Clark, San Francisco, Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant, Seattle Times, Tom Burgess, Tom Rasmussen, Vol 34 No 20 | May 9 - May 15

Okamoto wins interim City Council seat

April 30, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly The City Council has found a replacement for Sally Clark’s recently vacated position on City Council. John Okamoto was voted in April 27. He was supported by Sally Bagshaw, Tom Rasmussen,  Bruce Harrell, Jean Godden, and Tim Burgess. The other API candidates vying for the position included Sharon Maeda and […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2015, API, Assistant Secretary, Bruce Harrell, Human Resources Department, Human Services, Jean Godden, John Okamoto, Kshama Sawant, Mayor Ed Murray, Nick Licata, Northwest Asian Weekly, Sally Bagshaw, Sally Clark, Sharon Lee, Sharon Maeda, Tim Burgess, Tom Rasmussen, Vol 34 No 19 | May 2 - May 8

UW Wall of Recognition

October 6, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On September 9, the Department of Communication invited Alumni Hall of Fame members and Early Career Award recipients to the unveiling of a Wall of Recognition housed in the Communications Building at UW. In

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Assunta Ng, Dolores Sibonga, Eddie Pasatiempo, Elaine Ikoma Ko, Jean Godden, Lori Matsukawa, Mayumi Tsutakawa, Rita Brogan, Seattle City Council, UW, Vol 33 No 41 | October 4 - October 10

Minority biz owners ‘no longer silent’

May 1, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Following the “$15 Now” signs carried by demonstrators in downtown Seattle last February, there are new signs on the proposed $15 minimum wage with the words, “SAVE IMMIGRANT JOBS AND SMALL BUSINESSES.”

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Bruce Harrell, ECC, Enrique Cerna, FICA, Faye Hong, GDP, Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Greater Seattle Vietnamese Chamber, Income Inequality Advisory, Jean Godden, King County Hispanic Chamber, Korean American Chamber, New Hong Kong Restaurant, Sally Clark, Seafood Market, Vol 33 No 19 | May 3 - May 9

Goodbye, David Ishii, city’s ‘community baby’

March 8, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jean Godden For Northwest Asian Weekly There are books of mine that, when I page through them, I can’t help remembering where I acquired them. And, if the book is a fine Northwest classic, perhaps signed by the author, I will remember with pleasure that I bought it from David Ishii, the legendary bookseller […]

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2012, David Ishii, Dunn Seed Co, Fred Moody, Grand Central Hotel, Gunzo Ishii, Japanese Americans, Jean Godden, Neah Bay, Paul Ishii, Pioneer Square, Queen Anne High School, Seattle City Council, Seattle Magazine, Seattle Pacific College, Seattle Times, Sports Page, Swedish Hospital, Vashon Island, Vol 31 No 11 | March 10 - March 16

Bruce Harrell swears in with wife and mom

January 16, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Jan. 9, re-elected Seattle City Councilmembers were sworn to new four-year terms.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Bruce Harrell, Jean Godden, Tim Burgess, Tom Rasmussen, Vol 31 No 3 | January 14 - January 20

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