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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 – July 25

PICTORIAL: Recycling Fashion Contest

July 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Photos by George Liu & Daria Kroupoderova/NWAW The recycling fashion contest is made possible by:   General BioDiesel Cathay Post 186 Tsue Chong Company Waters Academy ParentMap Jade Garden Restaurant Simply Thai Restaurant China Harbor Restaurant InterIm CDA Jim Doane Thank you!

Filed Under: Pictorials Tagged With: 2014, Cathay Post, China Harbor Restaurant, Jade Garden Restaurant, Jim Doane, Simply Thai Restaurant, Tsue Chong Company, Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 - July 25, Waters Academy

Cuc Vu is director of OIRA

July 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Cuc Vu, a refugee from the Vietnam War, relocated with her family to Olympia, WA based on an uncle’s advice. She earned an undergraduate degree at Pomona College and a graduate degree as a Woodrow Wilson Fellow at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. She also brings ­­­­­­­­­­­­twelve years of experience working on […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Columbia University, Cuc Vu, Eliseo Medina, OIRA, Pomona College, Public Affairs, Vietnam War, Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 - July 25

New appointments to the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

July 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Mohan Gurung was born in Nepal, and migrated to the United States in 1993. He previously worked at Bir Hospital (the oldest hospital in Nepal) for over 13 years in their Emergency/Trauma, Orthopedic and Dental department as well as volunteering in numerous medical camps and health clinics, including the Red Cross. He founded the Nepal […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Asian Pacific American Affairs, Bir Hospital, Emergency Trauma, Hmong American, Mohan Gurung, Nepal Seattle Society, Red Cross, US, United States, Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 - July 25, Zer Vue

Jamie Lee joins as IDEA program manager

July 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

IDEA Space, the International District’s community resource center has announced the appointment of Jamie Lee as program manager.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, IDEA, International District, Jamie Lee, University District, Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 - July 25

Two API leaders honored

July 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Tomio Moriguchi, Elaine Ikoma Ko, and the Nikkei Community Network hosted a special reception on July 9, at the Nagomi Tea House, for Andréa Akita’s appointment as Executive Director of InterIm CDA and Brad Miyake as the new Bellevue City Manager.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Bellevue Mayor Claudia Balducci, Brad Miyake, Consul General Masahiro Omura, Elaine Ikoma Ko, Elaine Ko, Executive Director, Jenny Li, Nagomi Tea House, Tomio Moriguchi, Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 - July 25

Doris Koo Appointed to AARP Board of Directors

July 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Koo recently retired from a 13-year career with Enterprise Community Partners, a national nonprofit specializing in affordable housing advocacy and development, having served in a variety of roles, including that of president and CEO. She also served seven years with the Seattle Housing Authority, leading efforts to build or preserve affordable housing units, and serving […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Asian Americans, CEO, Chinatown, Enterprise Community Partners, Executive Director, Lower East Side, New York City, Seattle Housing Authority, Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 - July 25

Orphaned as a child, attorney seeks to serve as judge

July 18, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Marcus Naylor was born into a South Korean orphanage and was without a family until he was 9 years old. Taken from his native country, he was adopted by a family in the United States that did not speak Korean. He spoke no English at the time. Naylor’s adopted […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2014, Jason Cruz, Jennifer Cruz, Justice Mary Yu, King County District Court Judge, Marcus Naylor, Neighborhood Legal Clinic, Northwest Asian Weekly, Northwest Defenders Division, Seattle University, South Korean, Trinity Lutheran, United States, Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 - July 25, adoption, language

PICTORIAL: Dragon Fest 2014

July 18, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The International District experienced fun, food, electricity mayhem, and even a recycling fashion contest. Highlights from this year’s festival also included a dance contest, $2 bites from local restaurants, and a variety of booths that sold everything from jewelry to handmade arts and crafts. (end) Photos by George Liu & Daria Kroupoderova/NWAW

Filed Under: Pictorials Tagged With: 2014, Dragon Fest 2014, Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 - July 25

Free health screenings for families

July 18, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Seattle Goodwill is hosting a Family Health and Safety Fair with information and services including screenings for diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol and Body Mass Index (BMI). Mammogram and Pap tests for women 40 years and older are available by appointment (206-461-4493).

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, Dearborn Place South, Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 - July 25

Romson Bustillo / BIMA / “Dugay na” exhibition

July 18, 2014 By Vivian Nguyen

By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly “I always knew.”<!–more–> This was Roman Bustillo’s response when he realized that he wanted to be an artist. Bustillo was born and raised in Cagayan, Philippines. As a child, Bustillo was exposed to art consistently and often from a young age. Art became a part of how he internalized […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2014, Although Bustillo, BIMA, Bainbridge Island, Beacon Gallery, Columbia City, Filipino, Guatemala, Mindanao Bisaya, Northwest Asian Weekly, Philippines, Roman Bustillo, Romson Bustillo, Seattle, South America, Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 - July 25, culture

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