The Seattle Chinatown–International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda) and the Chinatown–International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA) hosted the 15th annual Chinatown–International District Spring Clean on May 11.
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SCIDpda and CIDBIA hosts 15th annual Chinatown–ID Spring Clean
Posted on 20 May 2013.
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Tasveer holds 8th annual Aaina South Asian women’s festival
Posted on 20 May 2013.
Tasveer, a Seattle-based nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing South Asian film, art, and media, hosted their 8th annual Aaina South Asian Women’s Festival from May 10 to May 12 at the Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM).
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Vietnamese Friendship Association host fifth annual Benefit Dinner
Posted on 20 May 2013.
The Vietnamese Friendship Association (VFA) hosted their fifth annual Benefit Dinner on April 20 at the Garfield Community Center, raising operating funds and honoring community leaders for their accomplishments.
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Bruce Harrell inducted to Pacific Northwest Football Hall of Fame
Posted on 20 May 2013.
Seattle City Councilmember and mayoral candidate Bruce Harrell was inducted to the Pacific Northwest Football Hall of Fame on May 10 for his time as a linebacker for the University of Washington Huskies football team. Harrell accepted a football scholarship to play at the University of Washington from 1976 to 1979. In 1979, Harrell received [...]
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Susan Amini appointed King County Judge
Posted on 13 May 2013.
Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Susan Amini to King County Superior Court, position 20, on May 2.
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Stephanie Bowman appointed Port of Seattle commissioner
Posted on 13 May 2013.
Stephanie Bowman was appointed a commissioner of the Port of Seattle on May 3, joining current commissioners Tom Albro, Bill Bryant, John Creighton, and Courtney Gregoire. She fills the seat vacated by former commissioner Rob Holland.
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SCIDpda hosts annual ID Spring Roll
Posted on 13 May 2013.
The Seattle Chinatown–International District Public Development Authority hosted their annual ID Spring Roll fundraising event on April 25, raising funds for their programs, including senior services and affordable housing, and honoring community leaders.
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Ron Chow receives appreciation from US Army
Posted on 13 May 2013.
Ron Chow, co-founder and CEO of the Seattle Pacific Trading Company, received an appreciation from the U.S. Army on April 23 for his work to help pass Senate Bill 5114. Gov. Inslee signed the bill into law on April 22.
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NWAW writer Deanna Duff receives 2012 WPA awards
Posted on 06 May 2013.
Deanna Duff received two awards for articles published in the Northwest Asian Weekly at the Washington Press Association’s annual Community Awards, which was held on April 20
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Indian American Vandana Slatter running for Bellevue City Council
Posted on 06 May 2013.
North Bellevue resident and Indian American Vandana Slatter will be running for Bellevue City Council, challenging position 6 incumbent Don Davidson. Davidson is conservative member of the council. Currently a clinical pharmacist working for AmGen, Slatter graduated from the University of Washington with a Doctorate in Pharmacy and a Masters of Public Administration. She has [...]
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Jenny Yang confirmed to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Posted on 06 May 2013.
The Senate confirmed Jenny R. Yang as a commissioner on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on April 25. The EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic [...]
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Sam Eng receives Boy Scout North Star Award
Posted on 06 May 2013.
Sam Eng received the North Star Award from the Chief Seattle Council of the Boy Scouts of America on April 24 at their annual volunteer recognition event, which was held at the Seattle Aquarium. The North Star award is presented to volunteers who have made a significant contribution to scouting.
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Benson Wong running for Mercer Island City Council
Posted on 06 May 2013.
Mercer Island resident Benson Wong is running for Mercer Island City Council, challenging Position 6 incumbent Mike Grady.
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JACL hosts 91st Annual Banquet and Fundraiser
Posted on 29 April 2013.
The Seattle chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League hosted it 91st Annual Banquet and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 20, raising funds for the organization’s community programs.
Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 18 | 4/27-5/30 Comments
Korean Orchestra visits Benaroya Hall, performs
Posted on 29 April 2013.
The Daejeon Yeonjeng Municipal Orchestra and Morning Star Korean Cultural Center presented a performance of Korea Fantasy at Benaroya Hall on Monday, April 22 to a near capacity audience. Daejeon and Seattle are sister cities.
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Cheryl Chow remembered at memorial ceremony
Posted on 29 April 2013.
Approximately 800 people gathered to celebrate the life of Cheryl Chow on Saturday, April 20 at Town Hall Seattle. Chow, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2011, passed away on March 29 at the age of 66.
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