Feb. 24: CCA’s anniversary dinner gives awards to businesses
The Center for Career Alternatives (CCA) honored five local companies with their 30th Anniversary Outstanding Community Service Awards.
View ArticleFeb. 21: Benefit concert for Haiti raises $5,000
The Foundation for International Understanding through Students (FUITS), music educator Kent Stevenson, music director Fred West, and the University Christian Church organized a Haiti benefit concert...
View ArticleMarch: Clarence Moriwaki new CEO of JCCCW
The Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington’s (JCCCW) new chief executive officer is Clarence Moriwaki. He will oversee the operations and development of the JCCCW.
View ArticleMarch 1: Ken Nakatsu named to lead King County Animal Services
King County Executive Dow Constantine has named Ken Nakatsu as the Manager of Regional Animal Services for King County Animal Care and Control.
View ArticleFeb. 24: Obama nominates Liu to appeals court
Goodwin Liu, 39, is a liberal legal scholar who, if confirmed, could become a force on the federal appeals court for decades.
View ArticleBlog: At the YWCA Luncheon
Another event I attended was the YWCA luncheon in Bellevue on March 16 with more than 1,200 women and a few men. The keynote speaker was Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of “Eat, Love, Pray.” What...
View ArticleBlog: Two inspiring women
Lately, I’ve met many inspiring women. You’d be surprised, ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things.
View ArticleBlog: I met Chang-rae Lee!
Chang-rae Lee, who just published his fourth novel, “The Surrendered,” was signing autographs at Costco. So I requested that he autograph his book in both English and Korean. It would be a good item to...
View ArticleCommentary: March is Age-Related Macular Degeneration/Low Vision Awareness...
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. It involves damage to the macula, which is the light-sensing tissue in the eye located at the center of...
View ArticleEditorial: Happy Census week! Now be counted.
The Census Bureau mailed out its forms this week (to everyone who is groaning, say it with us,“Yay!”). You may wonder why the Census bothers with the tedious task of counting everyone — yes, everyone —...
View ArticleNWAW’s March book recommendations
In “Gladiator,” Dan Clark — also known as Nitro of the original “American Gladiators” — gives readers a firsthand account of what ’roid rage is. He opens up about his life and his 20-year battle with...
View ArticleSea of protesters demands new elections in Thailand
BANGKOK (AP) — As many as 100,000 people demonstrated peacefully against Thailand’s government at a rally last Sunday, but the capital was being kept on edge by their threat to continue protesting...
View ArticleIndia aims to overtake China as the world’s fastest growing economy
“We are facing a major problem,” said Farooq, a senior executive at Marvel Gloves Industries, which produces 3 million pairs of gloves a month. “Despite importing gloves, we are not able to meet the...
View ArticleFt. Wayne store apologizes for “No Burmese” sign
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — The owner of a Fort Wayne business that posted a sign barring Burmese people from entering has apologized, but it may not be enough to get the business off the hook with civil...
View ArticleMGM to leave Atlantic City over questions about Asian partner’s gang association
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (AP) — MGM Mirage said last Friday that it will sell its 50 percent stake in Atlantic City’s top casino and stop doing business in New Jersey rather than cut ties with the...
View ArticleGirl Scouts helps young girls while shaking off the suburban stereotype
Whenever the Girl Scouts comes up in casual conversation, the image of young moppets peddling cookies in front of supermarkets across America is usually conjured up. However, Girl Scouts of the USA...
View ArticleDiversity Makes a Difference – Part 4
Northwest Asian Weekly’s Diversity Makes a Difference scholarship program celebrates young people who are committed to reaching out across cultural lines. Students are nominated by their school as...
View ArticlePowerful low-caste Indian leader holds huge rally
LUCKNOW, India (AP) — On Monday, March 15, hundreds of thousands of cheering supporters marked the 25th anniversary of a political party representing India’s lowest castes and feted its bejeweled...
View ArticleAfter kids, Central Asian woman still dreams of a complete education
Do you think of the home to the Persian civilization? Do you see news clips containing Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and protesters in the streets? Does your mind conjure up images of women...
View ArticleThree women find inspiration in food … and Angus cows
“I felt a deep sense of loss towards the activities and hobbies I used to do. I had allowed myself to believe I couldn’t pursue them anymore. Blogging became a lifeline to me … to reclaim a part of...
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