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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 31 No 47 | November 17 – November 23

Diane Narasaki receives ACLU of Washington top award

November 19, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The ACLU of Washington honored civil rights leader Diane Narasaki with its top award for civil liberties at the ACLU of Washington Bill of Rights Celebration Dinner on Nov. 10 at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, ACLU, Asian Counseling Referral Service, Asian Pacific Islander, Diane Narasaki, Douglas Award, Gordon Hirabayashi, Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel, Vol 31 No 47 | November 17 - November 23

Washington state APAs prevail in three elections

November 19, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The night of Nov. 6 was not just a big night for Asian and Pacific Americans nationally. It was also a big night for APAs at the state level.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Bob Hasegawa, Cindy Ryu, Cyrus Habib, Deb Eddy, Democrat Rep, Hank Meyers, LD, Legislative District, State Representative, State Senator, Vol 31 No 47 | November 17 - November 23, technology

NAAAP Gala awards scholarships, raises funds for more next year

November 19, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The National Association of Asian American Professionals Seattle Chapter (NAAAP–Seattle) held its 33rd annual scholarship gala at the Museum of Flight last Friday, Nov. 9. At the event, which was attended by several hundred people, NAAAP awarded three scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $2,500. Two of the scholarships went to high school students Rosida Mohamathno […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Maile Kaneko, NAAAP, Vol 31 No 47 | November 17 - November 23

Homestead Community Land Trust fundraises at Pyramid Brewery

November 19, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Over 125 Homestead Community Land Trust supporters gathered at the Pyramid Brewery on Saturday, Oct. 20, for an evening of trivia and fundraising. Guests enjoyed food and beer, answered trivia questions, and learned about the important work of Homestead CLT at the event.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2012, Homeowners Carrie Sandvick, Homestead Community Land Trust, Matteo Griffin, Pam Selle, Vol 31 No 47 | November 17 - November 23

American electorate growing more diverse

November 17, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nancy Benac and Connie Cass The Associated Press WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) — It’s not just the economy, stupid. It’s the demographics — the changing face of America.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2008, 2012, Alicia Perez, Ask Hispanics, Associated Press News Survey Specialist Dennis Junius, Brookings Institution, Democrat Bill Clinton, Hope Yen, House Democratic, House Speaker John Boehner, Howard University, Nancy Pelosi, New Western, Pew Research Center, President Barack Obama, Republican Party, Roderick Harrison, Vol 31 No 47 | November 17 - November 23

Marine trainer gets Asian makeover

November 17, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff The Associated Press HONOLULU, Hawaii (AP) — The $42 million high-tech immersion trainer at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows is getting a makeover to go along with a new mission.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2011, 2012, Afghanistan, Camp Lejeune, Camp Pendleton, Chinese, Dan Geltmacher, HONOLULU, Korean, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Marine Expeditionary Forces, Marine Regiment, Scott Whittington, Vol 31 No 47 | November 17 - November 23

Purdue students push for Asian cultural center

November 17, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Eric Weddle The Associated Press WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Time has arrived for an Asian cultural center at Purdue University.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2012, Acting President Tim Sands, Asian American Association, Asian American Cultural Center, Asian Culture Center, Black Cultural Center, Black Culture Center, China, Indiana University, Journal Courier, Latino Cultural Center, Martin Luther King Day, Open Door, Purdue Asian, Tamara James Dizon, Teri Lucie Thompson, Victoria Loong, Vol 31 No 47 | November 17 - November 23, West Lafayette, Yang Liu

Little Saigon gets first Vietnamese American mayor

November 17, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff The Associated Press WESTMINSTER, Calif. (AP) — The first Vietnamese-American mayor of Westminster will earn just $900 a month, and the authority he holds in this Southern California city is limited. But as the incoming leader of a city in the heart of Little Saigon — the largest Vietnamese district outside Vietnam — Tri Ta’s […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2012, Australia, Europe, Little Saigon, Los Angeles Times, Madison Nguyen, New York, Northern California, Orange County, Radio Free Asia, San Jose, Southern California, Two Vietnamese Americans, Van Tran, Vietnam Tri Ta, Vol 31 No 47 | November 17 - November 23, WESTMINSTER

Satellite imagery reveals North Korean missile activity

November 17, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Matthew Pennington The Associated Press WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) — Satellite imagery indicates North Korea has been testing rocket engines, a sign it continues to develop its long-range ballistic missiles, a U.S. academic institute said Monday, Nov. 12.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2012, 2013, Defense Ministry, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Joel Wit, Nick Hansen, North Korean, President Barack Obama, South Korea, State Department, United States, Vol 31 No 47 | November 17 - November 23, technology

Obama first to become first president to visit Myanmar

November 17, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jim Kuhnhenn The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will become the first U.S. president to visit the once pariah nation of Myanmar, drawing attention to the country’s shift to democracy and highlighting what his administration regards as a marquee foreign policy achievement.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2012, Burma, Cambodia, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, East Asia Summit, Hillary Rodham Clinton, International Studies, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, Lyndon Johnson, Matthew Goodman, Myanmar, Obama, Richard Nixon, South Asia, Thailand, Vol 31 No 47 | November 17 - November 23, Zaw Htay

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