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SCIDpda and CIDBIA hosts 15th annual Chinatown–ID Spring Clean

SCIDpda and CIDBIA hosts 15th annual Chinatown–ID Spring Clean

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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Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 21 | 5/18-5/240 Comments

Tasveer holds 8th annual Aaina South Asian women’s festival

Tasveer holds 8th annual Aaina South Asian women’s festival

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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Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 21 | 5/18-5/240 Comments

Vietnamese Friendship Association host fifth annual Benefit Dinner

Vietnamese Friendship Association host fifth annual Benefit Dinner

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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Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 21 | 5/18-5/240 Comments

Bruce Harrell inducted to Pacific Northwest Football Hall of Fame

Bruce Harrell inducted to Pacific Northwest Football Hall of Fame

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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Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 21 | 5/18-5/240 Comments

Susan Amini appointed King County Judge

Susan Amini appointed King County Judge

Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Susan Amini to King County Superior Court, position 20, on May 2.

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Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 20 | 5/11-5/170 Comments

Stephanie Bowman appointed Port of Seattle commissioner

Stephanie Bowman appointed Port of Seattle commissioner

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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Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 20 | 5/11-5/170 Comments

SCIDpda hosts annual ID Spring Roll

SCIDpda hosts annual ID Spring Roll

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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Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 20 | 5/11-5/170 Comments

Ron Chow receives appreciation from US Army

Ron Chow receives appreciation from US Army

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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Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 20 | 5/11-5/170 Comments

NWAW writer Deanna Duff receives 2012 WPA awards

NWAW writer Deanna Duff receives 2012 WPA awards

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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Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 19 | 5/4-5/100 Comments

Indian American Vandana Slatter running for Bellevue City Council

Indian American Vandana Slatter running for Bellevue City Council

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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Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 19 | 5/4-5/101 Comment

Jenny Yang confirmed to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Jenny Yang confirmed to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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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Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 19 | 5/4-5/100 Comments

Sam Eng receives Boy Scout North Star Award

Sam Eng receives Boy Scout North Star Award

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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Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 19 | 5/4-5/100 Comments

Benson Wong running for Mercer Island City Council

Benson Wong running for Mercer Island City Council

Mercer Island resident Benson Wong is running for Mercer Island City Council, challenging Position 6 incumbent Mike Grady.

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Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 19 | 5/4-5/100 Comments

JACL hosts 91st Annual Banquet and Fundraiser

JACL hosts 91st Annual Banquet and Fundraiser

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.

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Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 18 | 4/27-5/30 Comments

Korean Orchestra visits Benaroya Hall, performs

Korean Orchestra visits Benaroya Hall, performs

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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Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 18 | 4/27-5/30 Comments

Cheryl Chow remembered at memorial ceremony

Cheryl Chow remembered at memorial ceremony

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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Posted in Names in the News, Vol 32 No 18 | 4/27-5/30 Comments

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