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March 19: SeattleJapanRelief organizations hold gathering to raise money for Japan

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SeattleJapanRelief, a collaboration of Japanese American and Japanese organizations, held a special ceremony at Seattle Center’s Kobe Bell and north lawn. Short remarks were

Japanese community center seeks more online support in bid for renovation funds

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The vinyl siding has protected the buildings from decades of rain, snow, and windstorms. But the vinyl also encases hazardous asbestos.

“Sun” documentary about Tibet has many bright spots

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Given the 50 years of tension between the Chinese government and Tibetans, China can’t be expected to support the documentary film, “The Sun Behind the Clouds: Tibet’s Struggle for Freedom.” According to an article in Salon magazine by Andrew O’Hehir, Chinese film officials responded to the film’s inclusion in the Palm Springs International Film Festival by yanking two high-profile Chinese films from the festival’s lineup.

Diversity Makes a Difference – Part 1

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The Diversity Makes a Difference scholarship program celebrates young people who are committed to reaching out across cultural lines. Students are nominated by their school as being champions of diversity.

Of those students, a judging panel will choose and five winners who will receive $1,000 scholarships and 10 finalists who will get $200.