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You are here: Home / Archives for VOL 35 NO 41 | OCTOBER 8 – OCTOBER 14

New API Chaya leadership

October 10, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Joanne Alcantara is the new executive director at API Chaya. A Chinese and Filipino immigrant, Joanne was born in the Philippines during martial law and moved to Seattle to escape the violence of the Ferdinand E. Marcos dictatorship. She is a Garfield High School graduate and has a degree in Women’s Studies from Wesleyan University. […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, JOANNE ALCANTARA, VOL 35 NO 41 | OCTOBER 8 - OCTOBER 14

Chin farewell

October 10, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Over 300 people gathered on Sept. 13 at China Harbor restaurant, to say farewell to Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) Director General Andy Chin. Chin spent four years in Seattle on assignment. He returned to his native country of Taiwan. TECO’s purpose is to promote and strengthen economic, cultural, educational, and other ties between […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, VOL 35 NO 41 | OCTOBER 8 - OCTOBER 14

Shimomura glass studio

October 10, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Joby Shimomura is celebrating the opening of a stained glass studio in downtown Olympia on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8. Shimomura worked in politics for over 25 years, most recently as Chief of Staff to Gov. Jay Inslee. She returned to her career as a stained glass artist in January. At her new Olympia studio, […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, Joby Shimomura, VOL 35 NO 41 | OCTOBER 8 - OCTOBER 14

A Culinary Journey

October 10, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) held its annual benefit gala, “A Culinary Journey,” on Oct. 1 at the Westin in Bellevue. Over 500 community leaders, elected officials, and ACRS supporters and volunteers came together to raise over $300,000. A long-time ACRS supporter and lifetime friend of the late Bob Santos surprised guests with […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, ACRS, VOL 35 NO 41 | OCTOBER 8 - OCTOBER 14

New CD seafood market

October 10, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Seattle Fish Guys held its grand opening on Sept. 4, in the heart of the Central District (411 23rd Avenue South), with a mussel eating contest and free samples for people in the neighborhood. Owners Sal Panelo and Desiree Chinn are Seattle natives and former owners of City Fish in the Pike Place Market. They […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, VOL 35 NO 41 | OCTOBER 8 - OCTOBER 14

Hood Famous Bakeshop grand opening

October 10, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

It calls itself a small bakery with a big heart (and appetite!) for unique Filipino sweets and tropical treats. The first-ever Hood Famous Bakeshop brick-and-mortar and production kitchen will hold its grand opening at 2325 1/2 NW Market Street (entrance on Shilshole Avenue) on Oct. 8. Owners Chera Amlag and Geo Quibuyen grew Hood Famous […]

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NBC drops plans for mail-order bride sitcom amid protests

October 7, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

LOS ANGELES (AP) — NBC says it has dropped plans for a sitcom about a widower who orders a mail-order bride from the Philippines. Protests had greeted the network’s decision last week to develop “Mail Order Family,” with an online petition drawing more than 12,000 signers as of Oct. 1. In a statement, NBCUniversal said […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2016, MAIL ORDER FAMILY, VOL 35 NO 41 | OCTOBER 8 - OCTOBER 14

George Takei gives personal collection to Los Angeles museum

October 7, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor and activist George Takei is donating a trove of art and artifacts from his life and career to the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles. The museum announced the gift Sept. 28 and said the collection will be featured in an exhibition next year. “New Frontiers: The Many Worlds […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2016, VOL 35 NO 41 | OCTOBER 8 - OCTOBER 14

Philippine president apologizes to Jews for Hitler remark

October 7, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte apologized to Jews worldwide Oct. 2 after his remarks drawing comparisons between his bloody anti-drug war and Hitler and the Holocaust sparked shock and outrage. The tough-talking Duterte said his apology was intended only for the Jewish community. He lashed out again […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2016, VOL 35 NO 41 | OCTOBER 8 - OCTOBER 14

Seattle to clear out homeless camp ‘The Jungle’ in October

October 7, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

SEATTLE (AP) — Officials are notifying people living in the longtime Seattle homeless encampment known as ‘The Jungle’ that the city plans to start clearing the area Oct. 11. The Seattle Times reports officials began posting notices around the encampment along Interstate 5 on Sept. 30. Over 200 tents were counted in the encampment earlier […]

Filed Under: Features, Briefs, Community News Tagged With: 2016, HOMELESS CAMP, THE JUNGLE, VOL 35 NO 41 | OCTOBER 8 - OCTOBER 14

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