Archive | Vol 29 No 22 | 5/29-6/4

Is spanking ever OK?

Is spanking ever OK?

It’s been many years since Wendy Leung’s parents last struck her with a bamboo stick, but the memories remain with her today.

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Posted in Community News, Cultures, Features, Vol 29 No 22 | 5/29-6/43 Comments

Performers search for fortune, fame … and identity?

Performers search for fortune, fame … and identity?

What do David Choi, Ben Chung of Jabawockeez, and Quest Crew have in common? Before they rose to fame, all three started with Kollaboration’s annual talent show.

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Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Profiles, Vol 29 No 22 | 5/29-6/41 Comment

Doughnuts and hope pave Cambodian family’s path to the United States

Doughnuts and hope pave Cambodian family’s path to the United States

PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — When Phat and Sokhan Ong first started working at a Pendleton doughnut shop, they didn’t know a bismarck from a bear claw.

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Posted in Business, National News, Vol 29 No 22 | 5/29-6/40 Comments

CAPAA report highlights issues of Washington AAPIs

A comprehensive report released in May by the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs examined issues facing the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.

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Posted in Community News, Vol 29 No 22 | 5/29-6/41 Comment

APA Heritage t-shirt available at Nordstrom until the end of May

APA Heritage t-shirt available at Nordstrom until the end of May

Nordstrom collaborated with designer Phillip Lim on a t-shirt that celebrates Asian Pacific Americans Heritage Month.

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Posted in Briefs, Vol 29 No 22 | 5/29-6/41 Comment

Too few American engineers to meet Boeing’s need

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Adam Bruckner has noticed a disturbing trend during his 38 years as a University of Washington professor of aeronautics engineering.

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Posted in National News, Vol 29 No 22 | 5/29-6/40 Comments

Calif. bill would honor WWII internment challenger

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers united on May 20 to honor a man who challenged the World War II internment of

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Posted in National News, Vol 29 No 22 | 5/29-6/40 Comments

Vietnam and U.S. still in conflict over Agent Orange

CAM TUYEN, Vietnam (AP) — Her children are 21 and 16 years old, but they still cry through the night, tossing and turning in pain, sucking their thumbs for comfort.

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Posted in Vol 29 No 22 | 5/29-6/4, World News1 Comment

U.N. chief condemns torpedo attack, expects response

U.N. chief condemns torpedo attack, expects response

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that the evidence was “overwhelming and deeply troubling,”

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Posted in Vol 29 No 22 | 5/29-6/4, World News0 Comments

Attention: Applications for Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs accepted through May

Applications for the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs are being accepted through the end of May.

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Posted in Briefs, Vol 29 No 22 | 5/29-6/40 Comments

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