Top 10 Names in the News of 2008
24 December 2008
On May 18, 449 former University of Washington students were recognized for their courage and contributions to society.
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VABAW’s annual banquet
24 December 2008
The Vietnamese American Bar Association of Washington’s annual banquet was held on Oct. 28 at the Triple Door. The theme for
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A community election
24 December 2008
An election for the International Special Review District Board was held on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Two positions were up for
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Scientist posthumously honored
24 December 2008
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) honored the late Dr. Bell M. Shimada, a Nisei Japanese American
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The Celebrity Hall of Shame – Top 8 of 2008
24 December 2008
Vietnam's Ministry of Culture officials stripped 18-year-old Miss Vietnam Thi Thuy Dung Tran of the right to represent Vietnam at the Miss World
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Russians sentenced for 19 hate killings
20 December 2008
By Paul Sonne The Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Seven young men who murdered 19 people in a series of hate crimes were sentenced to prison Monday, Dec. 15, amid a
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Filipino wrecking machine set for UFC debut
20 December 2008
That’s how Mark Munoz describes himself outside of the cage in a recent telephone interview with Northwest Asian Weekly.
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Angry Ford dealer blasts imports in controversial ads
20 December 2008
SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) — A Ford dealer, angered over the proposed bailout of U.S. automakers, blames the nation’s sour economy on Congress and criticized buyers
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Crime on the rise in the ID?
20 December 2008
On Wednesday, Dec. 10, members of several International District businesses met with a handful of officers from the Seattle Police Department (SPD) to discuss
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Will milk companies pay up for making babies sick?
20 December 2008
BEIJING (AP) — Some Chinese dairy companies will likely have to pay for a compensation plan being prepared by the government for familie
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Some festive cheer around the Northwest Asian Weekly/Seattle Chinese Post newsroom
20 December 2008
Both newspapers thought it would be fun to participate in a holiday decorating contest to make the newsroom feel more like home.
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Turnaround time: Flagging Huskies get new coach
20 December 2008
Steve Sarkisian is the new head coach of the Washington Huskies. He will be succeeding Tyrone Willingham, whose 4-year tenure
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Cantwell announces landmark partnership between Washington state and Chinese ports
20 December 2008
On the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
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Lend a hand: Volunteer with friendly nonprofit board
20 December 2008
Its mission is “to empower” Vietnamese Americans’ social adjustment, family stability, and self-sufficiency while nurturing community service and young leaders.”
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American South sees more diversity
20 December 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Recent U.S. Census numbers show Nashville’s suburbs have become dramatically more diverse over the last seven years.
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International students hurt by financial crisis
20 December 2008
MURRAY, Ky. (AP) — When the financial crisis hit the United States in September, it caused many Americans to panic. What most didn’t realize — but what is all too clear
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