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You are here: Home / Archives for Vol 34 No 19 | May 2 – May 8

Nepal quake death toll tops 4,000; villages plead for aid

May 1, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Katy Daigle and Binaj Gurubacharya Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — As the death toll from Nepal’s devastating earthquake climbed past 4,000, aid workers and officials in remote, shattered villages near the epicenter pleaded Monday for food, shelter and medicine. Help poured in after Saturday’s magnitude-7.8 quake, with countries large and small sending medical […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2015, Army Green Beret, Associated Press, Bagmati River, Bhutan, Binod Basnyat, China, Ek Narayan Aryal, India, Lila Mani Poudyal, Matt Darvas, Nepal, Pashuputi Nath Temple, Prabina Mainali, Rajendra Dhungana, Steve Warren, Switzerland, Udav Prashad Timalsina, Vol 34 No 19 | May 2 - May 8, World Vision

Bravo! — Congratulations to the Brava! honorees and scholarship recipients

May 1, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Women’s University Club of Seattle held its annual Brava! awards celebration April 23. The event honors outstanding women in the greater Seattle area who have made a positive, enduring difference in the community. Nominations for the awards are received from club members, from professional organizations, and from community leaders. The ceremony also honors scholarship […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2015, Amrita Ram, Ingraham High School, Justice Mary Yu, Katherine Qian, Margaret Larson, Melia Michiko Wong, Newport High School, Redmond High School, Seattle, University Club, Vol 34 No 19 | May 2 - May 8, Washington State Supreme Court Justice

Forced to f lee — Young Burmese refugees share their stories

May 1, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Lauren Pongan Northwest Asian Weekly Note: This article uses the name “Burma,” rather than its recognized name of “Myanmar,” in order to reflect the preferences of panelists and presenters from the event. “Before we start, can everyone please move down to the front?” Sumyat Thu asked the audience at last week’s event, April 22, […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Burma, Burmese American, Burmese Myanmar Student Association, Cynthia Maung, Erika Berg, Lauren Pongan, Northwest Asian Weekly, Saffron Revolution, Shwe Zin, Social Welfare, Sumyat Thu, Ta Kwe Say, Thai Burmese, UW, Vol 34 No 19 | May 2 - May 8, Vung It, Washington State, Young Burmese

Serenity and a full stomach — Girin: Offering a new Korean dining option in the city

May 1, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Andrew Kim Northwest Asian Weekly Aptly named after a Korean mythical creature that brings good luck, prosperity, and serenity, Girin looks to introduce Pioneer Square to the world of Korean cuisine – sensory overload with rich smells, vibrant colors, robust textures, and of course, a pleasant experience for your taste buds. As a Korean […]

Filed Under: Food Tagged With: 2015, Andrew Kim, Girin Offering, Korean, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pioneer Square, SSAM, Seattle, Stadium Place, Vol 34 No 19 | May 2 - May 8, parking

Aiming to be the Clothes Whisperer

May 1, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Wayne Chan Northwest Asian Weekly There comes a point in your life when you realize your strengths. There’s a confidence that comes from knowing what you do well. It’s a confidence that shines through when you’re doing something well – even a swagger. Me? I’m good at working a computer, playing tennis, and I’d […]

Filed Under: Wayne's Worlds Tagged With: 2015, Clothes Whisperer, Dewey Decimal, IKEA, Northwest Asian Weekly, TV, Vol 34 No 19 | May 2 - May 8, Wayne Chan, language

Who determines your destiny? — YOU.

May 1, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Gin Foo Yee, owner of Gin’s Construction, changed his destiny, defying odds because he knew he was the master of his own fate and creator of his own luck. When Yee first came to America at the age of 22 in 1987, his immediate concern was one of survival. […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Business, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Assunta Ng, Chinese, Education, Gin Foo Yee, Gin Yee, John Harvey, Michael Pickett, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle Central College, Vol 34 No 19 | May 2 - May 8, Wood Technology Center, language

Cheated — Fighting scams targeting minorities and ethnic neighborhoods

May 1, 2015 By James Tabafunda

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Con artists and their deceptive tactics continue to get vulnerable immigrants to hand over their cash. New America Media teamed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and got law enforcement officials and community advocates to come together for a press conference billed as “Spotting and Avoiding Scams in Our […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2015, Alan Lai, Cheated Fighting, FTC, Henry Choi, Jennifer Leach, Kye Lee, Laura Solis Shannon Smith, Mountlake Terrace, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, Northwest Justice Project, Office Lili Sotelo, PUD, San Francisco-based New America Media, Sandy Close, Scams Targeting Minorities, Seattle University, Sullivan Hall, Vietnamese American, Vol 34 No 19 | May 2 - May 8, Washington State Attorney General

Eddie Huang: “Perfectly imperfect” — Fresh Off the Boat author talks about race, life, food and why he doesn’t watch the show

April 30, 2015 By Jason Cruz

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Donning a bucket hat, thick-framed glasses, and a baggy button-down shirt as if he were dressing incognito, or on vacation, Eddie Huang spoke to a filled room in the student union building of the University of Washington on a rainy Tuesday night in April.  The lawyer/chef/writer/creator talked about race, […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Profiles, Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2015, ABC, Although Huang, Asian Americans, Blues Scholar, Eddie Huang, Eddie Huang Perfectly, Eddie Huang Photo, Jason Cruz, New York City, New York Magazine, Northwest Asian Weekly, Promethus Brown, Rollins College, Seattle, Taiwanese American, Vol 34 No 19 | May 2 - May 8, commentary

Okamoto wins interim City Council seat

April 30, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly The City Council has found a replacement for Sally Clark’s recently vacated position on City Council. John Okamoto was voted in April 27. He was supported by Sally Bagshaw, Tom Rasmussen,  Bruce Harrell, Jean Godden, and Tim Burgess. The other API candidates vying for the position included Sharon Maeda and […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2015, API, Assistant Secretary, Bruce Harrell, Human Resources Department, Human Services, Jean Godden, John Okamoto, Kshama Sawant, Mayor Ed Murray, Nick Licata, Northwest Asian Weekly, Sally Bagshaw, Sally Clark, Sharon Lee, Sharon Maeda, Tim Burgess, Tom Rasmussen, Vol 34 No 19 | May 2 - May 8

Jeb Bush and Ed Lee do have things in common! — Political surprise visits in Seattle

April 30, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Recently, two nationally recognized politicians made a surprise trip to Seattle. What do Jeb Bush, a Republican, (yes, infamous Florida governor, now possibly a potential contender for Presidency) and Ed Lee, a Democrat, (and currently mayor of San Francisco) have in common? Not really except some quirky, interesting connections—both […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News, Politics Tagged With: 2015, Andy Yip, Anita Lee, Asian Americans, Assunta Ng, Chinatown, Ed Lee, First Bush, Jeb Bush, Jinyoung Englund, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Manny Lee, Mayor Ed Lee, Mayor Ed Murray, President Lee Kuan Yew, San Francisco, Seattle Sonics, Singapore, Vol 34 No 19 | May 2 - May 8

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