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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 29 No 32 | August 7 – August 13

First Vietnamese American congressman on how to fight political apathy

August 5, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Rep. Joseph Cao (R-La.), the country’s first Vietnamese American member of Congress, paid a visit to Seattle on July 30.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2010, American Vietnamese, BP, Congressional District, Congressman Joe Cao, First Vietnamese American, Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, Ninette Cheng, Seattle, Tea Palace, Tom Truong, United States, Vietnamese American Catholic, Vietnamese Americans, Vol 29 No 32 | August 7 - August 13

Kisara Nishimoto is Miss Seafair 2010–2011

August 5, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On July 31, Kisara Nishimoto was crowned the 61st Miss Seafair based on her academic achievement, community involvement, public speaking, and creative expression. Nishimoto represented the Japanese Community of Seattle. She will be a junior at the University of Washington. The rest of the Seafair Court included first runner up Margo Femiano from West Seattle […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2010, 2011, Filipino Community, Kent Community, Kisara Nishimoto, Miss Seafair, Seafair Court, Seattle, Vol 29 No 32 | August 7 - August 13

Will our libraries make it through the recession?

August 5, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

During these trying economic times, organizations have dealt with budget cuts, often leading to reduced hours of operation and elimination of positions, programs, and services.

Filed Under: Education, Community News Tagged With: 2010, API, Beacon Hill, Eighth Avenue South, ID, Northwest Asian Weekly, SPL, Samantha Pak, Sue Taoka, Vol 29 No 32 | August 7 - August 13, Wei Cai

Bill would give burial rights to Hmong veterans

August 5, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Members of the country’s Hmong community who fought with U.S. forces during the Vietnam War would be eligible for burial in national cemeteries

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2010, Bao Vang, CIA, FRESNO, Hmong American Partnership, Laos, Thailand, United States, Veterans Affairs, Vietnam War, Vol 29 No 32 | August 7 - August 13

Guillen: Asian players treated better than Latinos

August 5, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

CHICAGO (AP) — White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen thinks Asian players are given privileges in the United States that Latinos are not offered.

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: 2010, Guillen Asian, Korean, Latin America, MLB, Major League Baseball, Miguel Cabrera, Oakland Athletics, Ozzie Guillen, United States, Venezuela, Vladimir Guerrero, Vol 29 No 32 | August 7 - August 13, White Sox

China setting a new milestone as economy passes Japan’s

August 5, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

BEIJING (AP) — China is set to overtake Japan as the world’s second-largest economy in a resurgence that is changing everything from the global balance of military and financial power to how cars are designed.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2010, Africa, Angola, Australia, Beijing, China, Chinese, East Asia, European-dominated World Bank, Greg Sheridan, Latin America, Mexico, Nomura Securities, Rob Subbaraman, Tokyo, United States, Unlike Japan, Vol 29 No 32 | August 7 - August 13, technology

Growing debate in South Korea over traditional medicine

August 5, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Kim Nam-soo has stuck needles into generals, actors, tycoons, and at least one president for more than six decades as South Korea’s acupuncturist to the stars.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2008, 2010, Constitutional Court, Kim Nam-soo, Noh Hee-bum, OK, SEOUL, South Korea, Sun Myung Moon, Unification Church, Vol 29 No 32 | August 7 - August 13, attention, editorial

61st Annual Seafair Torchlight Parade dazzles with diversity

August 5, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Saturday, July 31, thousands of Seattleites showed their pride at Seafair. With Apolo Ohno serving as grand marshal of the parade, community floats made their way down the street, showcasing what makes each respective community great.

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2010, Vol 29 No 32 | August 7 - August 13

Asian Americans to take city hall, even U.S. senate?

August 5, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

It’s safe to say that there’s a shortage of Asians in government-related jobs, but here are some candidates who might change that.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2010, Asian Americans, Bob Hasegawa, Charles Allen, Chris Marr, Cindy Ryu, Diana Toledo, Doris Fujioka McConnell, Ketu Shah, Korean War, Mike Park, Northwest Asian Weekly, Paull Shin, Senator Paull Shin, Shahram Hadian, Sharon Tomiko Santos, Shoreline City Council, Steve Hobbs, United States, Vol 29 No 32 | August 7 - August 13

Primary elections approaching, and what you need to know about the local Asian populations

August 5, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

King County, the 14th most populous county in the nation with more than 1.1 million registered voters, will hold its election on Aug. 17.

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2010, King County Council, Northwest Asian Weekly, Sherril Huff, Supreme Court, Vol 29 No 32 | August 7 - August 13

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