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You are here: Home / Archives for VOL 36 NO 44 | OCTOBER 28 – NOVEMBER 3

New chief medical director at ICHS

October 30, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

International Community Health Services (ICHS) announced on Oct. 24 that Dr. Rayburn Lewis has been named its chief medical officer after serving in an interim capacity since July. Lewis retired as CEO of Swedish Issaquah in 2016. “We look forward to Dr. Lewis’ leadership as we continue to champion health equity, care, and coverage for […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2017, Dr. Rayburn Lewis, VOL 36 NO 44 | OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3

NAAAP Clean Up

October 30, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Volunteers for the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Seattle chapter took part in a cleanup event in the International District (ID) on Oct. 22 For the past few years, NAAAP-Seattle has teamed up with the City of Seattle to participate in the Adopt-A-Street Program in an effort to keep Seattle clean. NAAAP-Seattle adopted […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2017, VOL 36 NO 44 | OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3

Read for the Record

October 30, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Jumpstart held its annual Read for the Record event on Oct. 19. Described as the world’s largest shared reading experience, the event raises awareness about the importance of early childhood education. Every year, Jumpstart sets a new world record by mobilizing adults and children across the country to read the same book on the same […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2017, JUMPSTART, LIZ WONG, VOL 36 NO 44 | OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3

After election win, Abe prioritizes North Korea, aging Japan

October 28, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Mari Yamaguchi Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Fresh off a decisive election victory, Japan’s leader pledged on Oct. 23 to tackle what he called Japan’s two national crises: the military threat from North Korea and an aging and shrinking population. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said at a news conference that he is committed to […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2017, VOL 36 NO 44 | OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3

PICTORIAL: 35th anniversary gala

October 27, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Filed Under: Featured stories, Pictorials Tagged With: 2017, 35TH ANNIVERSARY, VOL 36 NO 44 | OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3

Interactive exhibit tells untold stories of refugees

October 27, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jill Christensen NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Nestled between downtown Seattle’s West Elm and Whole Foods laid a tent made of nylon that acted as a home, and a protein bar made out of peanuts that acted as a meal for malnourished children. These are only a few of the many items that were on display […]

Filed Under: Community News, Featured stories Tagged With: 2017, VOL 36 NO 44 | OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3

Historic LGBT cultural and trade mission

October 27, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Louise Chernin, CEO of the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA), arrived in Seattle from Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1971 — “nearly a native,” as she joked. “Seattle was a ‘sleepy town,’” she remembered, at the “tail end of the ‘Boeing Bust,’ when billboards stated, “Will the last person leaving Seattle, […]

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles Tagged With: 2017, Louise Chernin, VOL 36 NO 44 | OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3

The Layup Drill — Asians in the NHL and NFL, and an up-and-coming Thai boxer

October 27, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill. In this month’s edition, we take a look at a new Asian boxer on the rise, and the possible future stars in the NHL. NHL features several Asian Americans Names like Suzuki and Yamamoto appear to be odd names on the […]

Filed Under: Sports, Featured stories, The Layup Drill Tagged With: 2017, Jason Robertson, KAILER YAMAMOTO, NICK SUZUKI, SRISAKET SOR RUNGVISAI, VOL 36 NO 44 | OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3, YOUNGHOE KOO

35th anniversary gala

October 26, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Despite the pouring rain and miserable driving conditions, more than 400 people attended the Northwest Asian Weekly’s 35th anniversary gala celebration on the evening of Oct. 21, at China Harbor Restaurant. In addition to celebrating the 35-year milestone, the purpose of the event was to raise funds for two […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2017, 35TH ANNIVERSARY, VOL 36 NO 44 | OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3

Child’s body identified as missing toddler Sherin Mathews

October 26, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DALLAS — The Dallas County Medical Examiner has identified a child’s body found Oct. 22 as Sherin Mathews, a missing 3-year-old girl.Richardson police said the medical examiner used dental records to identify Sherin. The cause of death is unknown. Wesley Mathews, 37, who adopted Sherin from India last year, was arrested […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2017, VOL 36 NO 44 | OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMBER 3

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