» Vol 31 No 47 | 11/17-11/23

Diane Narasaki receives ACLU of Washington top award

admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:57:24 +0000

The ACLU of Washington honored civil rights leader Diane Narasaki with its top award for civil liberties at the ACLU of Washington Bill of Rights Celebration Dinner on Nov. 10 at the Seattle Marriott Waterfront Hotel. Diane Narasaki received the 2012 William O. Douglas Award, which is given for outstanding, consistent, and sustained contributions to [...]

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Washington state APAs prevail in three elections

admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:55:54 +0000

The night of Nov. 6 was not just a big night for Asian and Pacific Americans nationally. It was also a big night for APAs at the state level. Democrat Rep. Bob Hasegawa, who is currently a State Representative for Position 1 in Legislative District 11, beat out Republican Kristin Thompson in the State Senator [...]

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NAAAP Gala awards scholarships, raises funds for more next year

admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:54:18 +0000

The National Association of Asian American Professionals Seattle Chapter (NAAAP–Seattle) held its 33rd annual scholarship gala at the Museum of Flight last Friday, Nov. 9. At the event, which was attended by several hundred people, NAAAP awarded three scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $2,500. Two of the scholarships went to high school students Rosida Mohamathno [...]

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Homestead Community Land Trust fundraises at Pyramid Brewery

admin — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:48:30 +0000

Over 125 Homestead Community Land Trust supporters gathered at the Pyramid Brewery on Saturday, Oct. 20, for an evening of trivia and fundraising. Guests enjoyed food and beer, answered trivia questions, and learned about the important work of Homestead CLT at the event. Homestead, a private, nonprofit created to acquire and hold land for the benefit [...]

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Marine trainer gets Asian makeover

admin — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:52:23 +0000

By Staff The Associated Press HONOLULU, Hawaii (AP) — The $42 million high-tech immersion trainer at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows is getting a makeover to go along with a new mission. Gone are the Afghanistan influences. So too are the 50 to 85 Afghan role players who once populated the infantry immersion trainer on [...]

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Purdue students push for Asian cultural center

admin — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:50:44 +0000

By Eric Weddle The Associated Press WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Time has arrived for an Asian cultural center at Purdue University. That’s what a growing number of students are demanding on the West Lafayette campus as domestic and international Asians near a quarter of total enrollment, and Purdue boasts the second-largest international student population [...]

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Little Saigon gets first Vietnamese American mayor

admin — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:48:30 +0000

By Staff The Associated Press WESTMINSTER, Calif. (AP) — The first Vietnamese-American mayor of Westminster will earn just $900 a month, and the authority he holds in this Southern California city is limited. But as the incoming leader of a city in the heart of Little Saigon — the largest Vietnamese district outside Vietnam — Tri Ta’s [...]

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Satellite imagery reveals North Korean missile activity

admin — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:47:21 +0000

By Matthew Pennington The Associated Press WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) — Satellite imagery indicates North Korea has been testing rocket engines, a sign it continues to develop its long-range ballistic missiles, a U.S. academic institute said Monday, Nov. 12. The analysis provided to The Associated Press is based on satellite images taken as recently as late September of [...]

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Obama first to become first president to visit Myanmar

admin — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:45:49 +0000

By Jim Kuhnhenn The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will become the first U.S. president to visit the once pariah nation of Myanmar, drawing attention to the country’s shift to democracy and highlighting what his administration regards as a marquee foreign policy achievement. Obama will also travel to Cambodia, a first for [...]

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North Korean harvest modestly improves

admin — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:41:40 +0000

By Nicole Winfield The Associated Press ROME, Italy (AP) — North Korea increased its staple foods production for the second year in a row but its citizens are still suffering from a serious lack of key proteins and fats in their diets, a U.N. report said Monday, Nov. 12. A U.N. team visited all nine agricultural provinces [...]

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China congress highlights contrast with Taiwan

admin — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:40:03 +0000

By Peter Enav The Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — While ties between China and Taiwan may be closer than at any time since they split in a civil war, that said, formal Communist Party congress being held in Beijing highlights how far apart the two sides are politically. “Taiwan’s democracy has learned from the [...]

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Top Contributor: Joan Yoshitomi — Career working in politics highlighted by work in education

admin — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:36:36 +0000

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly “I probably should have become a teacher,” Joan Yoshitomi said half-joking. Yoshitomi is retired, but not really. Although she officially retired in 2006, the 72-year-old still lends her skills to political campaigns. This election cycle, she worked as a consultant with the Jay Inslee campaign, advising on how to [...]

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“The Secret World Of Arrietty”

admin — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:34:03 +0000

By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly Studio Ghibli, founded in 1985 by anime directors Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata, quickly built a reputation as one of the most outstanding Japanese animation studios. Its latest movie, “The Secret World Of Arrietty,” continues its winning streak, delivering one of the most impressive family-friendly movies in recent years. [...]

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DEVONATION — A Fashion Star is Born

admin — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:27:14 +0000

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Dream. Evolution. Freedom. These were the attributes that Devon Yan-Berrong wanted to convey through his 2013 spring/summer collection, Devonation. Earlier this month, Yan-Berrong presented his fifth collection, consisted of 29 different outfits, to an enthusiastic and energetic crowd at The Social on Capitol Hill. The packed house consisted of [...]

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Vietnamese Cultural Center begins construction on additional temple

admin — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:26:08 +0000

The Vietnamese Cultural Center (VCC), located in West Seattle at 2236 SW Orchard St, began construction of its second temple on Nov. 3. The new temple will be approximately twice the size of the existing neighboring temple and will welcome visitors and offer them a place to pray. Located in the temple will be a [...]

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CityClub forum to answer health care questions

admin — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:23:56 +0000

The Seattle CityClub will be hosting their fourth and final forum in the 2012 Health Care Series – Access to Care, at the Westin Seattle, Fifth Avenue Room, 1900 Fifth Avenue, Seattle on Monday, Dec. 3. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m., luncheon and program from Noon to 1:30 p.m. Register at www.SeattleCityClub.org/events. Questions that will [...]

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LETTER: David Ma is mentally ill, not crazy

admin — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:22:37 +0000

Dear Ms. Ng, Thank you for your wonderful article featuring Mr. David Ma at the ACRS gala. I think it’s a tremendous achievement he has made and I am grateful that Asian Weekly was able to cover this story. I hope it changes people’s perspectives on mental illness. However, I want to let you know [...]

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BLOG: One call to make a difference

admin — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:18:41 +0000

By Assunta Ng Tan Tho Tien wanted to donate a dinner to benefit Hurricane Sandy victims at his restaurant, the House of Hong. The only condition he set for Tony Au, captain of the International Dance Team, was that it had to be organized within seven days, by Nov. 8. Tan had scheduled a trip [...]

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BLOG: Who did they vote for?

admin — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:17:06 +0000

By Assunta Ng I asked some of my more secretive friends who they voted for governor, but not everyone is willing to share that information, especially the independents. A different question usually works for me. I asked people who were secretive, “Are you happy with the election results?” Those who voted for Republican candidate Rob [...]

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BLOG: McKenna’s Asian supporters

admin — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:15:23 +0000

By Assunta Ng It was tough for Rob McKenna’s supporters to accept defeat. These folks had poured their heart, money, and time into his campaign. Ron Chow loaned his staff to McKenna’s Chinatown office and accompanied McKenna to many functions. Shiao-Yen Wu donated her real estate office so volunteers could call potential voters. Walter Liang [...]

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