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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 33 No 50 | December 6 – December 12

N. Korean leader’s sister named as senior official

December 7, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

AP Wire Service SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has revealed that leader Kim Jong Un’s younger sister is a senior official in the ruling Workers’ Party, adding to analysts’ views that she is an increasingly important part of the family dynasty that runs the country.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2014, Central Committee, Kim Jong-il, Kim Jong-un, Kim Yo Jong, Korean, North Korea, SEOUL, Vol 33 No 50 | December 6 - December 12, Workers Party

Immigrant students helping others like them

December 6, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Erin Grace AP Wire Service OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Inside the tiny Benson apartment, in a kitchen filled with boxes of donations, stood two teenagers washing dishes.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2014, Burma, Census, Eppley Airfield, Family Dollar, Fernanda Compean, Hei Blut Htoo, Karen-speaking Thrivers, Lutheran Family Services, Mexico, Northwest Thrive Club, Omaha Northwest, Thailand, Vol 33 No 50 | December 6 - December 12, language

COMMENTARY: RE: E-cigarettes and the API community

December 5, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Sean Yokomizo For Northwest Asian Weekly On behalf of Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy, and Leadership (APPEAL), I would like to respond to the commentary, “E-cigarettes and the API Community,” authored by Reid Mukai and posted on Nov. 21, 2014.

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2011, 2013, 2014, AANHPI, API, APPEAL, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Reid Mukai, Sean Yokomizo, Vol 33 No 50 | December 6 - December 12, commentary

A fusion of tradition and culture for the holidays

December 5, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Nov. 27th, Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) hosted a Thanksgiving Luncheon for youth, families and seniors at ACRS’ main office. Over 250 individuals attended, including many who had no other place to celebrate the holiday. A full Thanksgiving meal, as well as a range of Asian foods, was served by fifteen volunteers and staff.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, ACRS, Thanksgiving Luncheon, Victor Loo, Vol 33 No 50 | December 6 - December 12, culture

Rising star on the flying trapeze: Jordan Tribble

December 5, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Laura Ohata Northwest Asian Weekly “Fear is a big part of flying trapeze,” says Jordan Tribble. “To stand up on the platform, with no safety lines, and tell yourself to jump off. Just swinging on the bar is a big deal.” For all of his talk of fear, at age 21, Christopher Jordan Yasukuni […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2014, Alestair Winn, Christopher Jordan Yasukuni Tribble, Cirque Du Soleil, Emerald City Trapeze Arts, Jordan Tribble, Laura Ohata, New Year, Northwest Asian Weekly, Paul Schimmel, SODO, Sam Tribble, Seattle, Vol 33 No 50 | December 6 - December 12

All about action — Book recommendations

December 5, 2014 By Samantha Pak

By Samantha Pak Northwest Asian Weekly Tiger By Wesley Robert Lowe Wesley Lowe Media At 28, Micah Keating is fresh out of law school and traveling back to Hong Kong to start his new law career at one of the country’s top firms. On his first day, Micah meets Brenda, the daughter of his boss, […]

Filed Under: On the Shelf Tagged With: 2008, 2014, Arnold Prettyman, Court Bannister, Da Nang, Fourth Watcher, Garret Southam, Hong Kong, Micah Keating, North Korean, Poke Rafferty, Rolling Thunder, Secret Service, Special Forces, Vietnam War, Vol 33 No 50 | December 6 - December 12, William Morrow, Wolf Lochert

Cultural drama — Ultra Rich Asian Girls: Stereotype or commentary?

December 5, 2014 By Vivian Nguyen

By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly I am seldom interested in reality television, but there’s something intriguing about reality shows that feature all-Asian <!–more–>casts. Whether it looks like a train wreck or a show with actual value, there’s a surefire guarantee I’ll watch it. So what’s the latest reality show I’ve been following? The reality […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2012, 2014, Asian Americans, Asian Canadian, Canada, Chinatown, Chinese Canadian, Mainland China, North American, Northwest Asian Weekly, Repositioning Asian, Taiwan, Ultra Rich Asian Girls, Vivian Nguyen, Vol 33 No 50 | December 6 - December 12, attention, commentary, culture

Top Contributor: Lori Wada — It’s all about healthcare

December 4, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Ninette Cheng Northwest Asian Weekly Northwest Asian Weekly Top Contributor honoree Lori Wada has been on the Board of Directors of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) since April 2014.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2010, 2014, API, Buwon Brown, CAPAA, CAPPAA, Executive Director, Insurance Commissioner, Korean Community Service Center, Korean Women, Lori Wada, Lori Wada Photo, Martins University, Ninette Cheng, Northwest Asian Weekly Top Contributor, Top Contributors 2014, United States, Vol 33 No 50 | December 6 - December 12, Washington Lottery Commission, language

Top Contributor: Dr. Jai Jun Byeon — Helping the underserved community

December 4, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Dr. Jai Jun Byeon is the CEO and Chief Medical Officer for Cornerstone Medical Services. He is a strong advocate of health equity for immigrants and minorities, and received the 2013 Molina Healthcare Champion award. As a family physician, Byeon is a certified civil surgeon who can perform immigration physical […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2014, Affordable Care Act, Asian Americans, CEO, Cornerstone Medical Services, Dr. Jai Jun Byeon, Governor Jay Inslee, Korean, Molina Healthcare Champion, Northwest Asian Weekly, Radio Hankook, Samsung Medical Center, Seattle, Seoul National University, South King County, South Korea, Top Contributors 2014, Vol 33 No 50 | December 6 - December 12

What happens when Seattle meets China? — Romance, business, and more business

December 4, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a business panel discussion, “Seattle meets China,” at the Sun Ya restaurant in November.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2014, China, Chinese President Xi Jingping, Delta Airlines, Finding Mr. Right, Hong Kong, Korea, Mark Wen, Michael Christ, Mike Medeiros, Publisher Ng's blog, Seattle, Sellen Construction, Southport Hotel, Sun Ya, Van Vong, Vol 33 No 50 | December 6 - December 12, culture

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