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New Tacoma city manager Kim devotes career to being public service "ambassador" for next generation of Asian Americans
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (617+ words) By Carolyn Bick NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Hyun Kim was officially sworn in as Tacoma's City Manager on April 6, 2026. (Courtesy: City of Tacoma) From an early age, Hyun Kim knew he wanted to go into public service. The newly minted city…...
Tacoma's Asia Pacific Cultural Center kicks off move into new building with festive celebration
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (310+ words) By Kai Curry NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY "Congratulations APCC! I know we had so many memories locked in from the old building'but I know the community will pour new memories into the new space. Thanks for your leadership and [for] bringing…...
Floating World" bridges old and new art for Tacoma
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (637+ words) The ancient Japanese tradition of "ukiyo-e," expressed largely through woodblock prints, captured the burgeoning city of Tokyo (then called Edo), in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The ancient Japanese tradition of "ukiyo-e," expressed largely through woodblock…...