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By Vivian Nguyen NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The Port of Seattle’s proposed cruise ship terminal, located on the waterfront in Pioneer Square, would draw several thousand people a
week starting in 2023. The project has brought supporters and detractors alike. The proposal seeks to develop a new cruise terminal at Terminal 46 that would double as a see TERMINAL on 12
Did Bruce Lee have a 3rd child? By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The Seattle Bruce Lee Fan Club announced in a news release on Feb. 2, a request for research from Hong Kong and China on the possibility of a Bruce Lee child in Hong Kong. A public school application filled out by the late martial arts star and actor indicates he may have had a dependent in 1959, six years before his son, Brandon, was born. The Seattle Bruce Lee Fan Club see LEE on 15
Imagine you had a good friend that went away. You kept driving by her house, but the windows were shuttered. You knew your friend went away for good reason. She needed to recharge. She needed to rethink her identity and purpose. But still, you missed your friend. So it was for the Seattle Asian Art Museum. Tang dynasty tomb guardians Closed for renovations for almost three years, since February 2017, things Asian for so many people, this beloved institution reopens is being called “reimagined.” All with a weekend of celebration on of the art works you remember Feb. 8 and 9. are there, including the camels! The museum, which has inspired a lifelong love of all see SAAM on 12
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The lead positions on the Bellevue City Council are set for the next two years with Lynne Robinson in the mayoral role through a unanimous vote last month. A largely ceremonial role that pays $33,948 annually, Bellevue’s
mayor is not directly elected by the voters like councilmembers. The mayor and deputy mayor are selected every two years by a majority of seven councilmembers. A city manager is then hired by the city council to run the city as its chief executive officer—it’s called a council/ manager form of government. see BELLEVUE on 11
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received the Slade Gorton Rising Star Award, in recognition of his dedication to public service, community engagement, pragmatic approach, and tangible community improvements. Kwon is the first non-partisan elected official to receive this award in its ten year history. Originally called the “Rising Star Award,” it was renamed after former Sen. Slade Gorton to recognize his achievements and long-term positive impact in Washington state.
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The new International Special Review District (ISRD) board held its first meeting on Jan. 28. The new members seated were Russ Williams, Matt Chan, and M. Faye Hong — after an election that was contested late last year. Among the items discussed was the proposed installation of an illuminated sign at Louisa Hotel. The next ISRD board meeting is scheduled to take place on Feb. 11.
Lunar New Year traditions discussed at Rotary Club
From left: John Wilson, Pete Holmes, Estella Ortega, Larry Gossett, Rhonda Oden, and Bob Ferguson.
More than 200 people attended a party for former longtime King County Councilmember Larry Gossett on Jan. 23 at El Centro de la Raza. Elected in 1993, Gossett served for 25 years on the King County Council. Gossett was also in the forefront of the civil rights movement, and is the last surviving member of the Four Amigos, a legendary quartet of activists that included Bernie Whitebear, Roberto Maestas, and Bob Santos.
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She was also executive director of Literacy Source, a non-profit learning center for adult basic education that serves mostly immigrants and refugees in King County. Aparais has a BS degree from Oral Roberts University and an MPA from City University of NY, Baruch College. She was named a “National Urban Fellow,” for which she was awarded a full scholarship and a nine-month
Seattle Goodwill has named Eileen Aparis as its new vice president of Job Training and Education. Previously, Aparis was executive director of a Philippines-based Foundation whose philanthropic focus was on education, arts, and computer science programs.
From left: Taylor Shimizu, Aadil Palkhivala, Seattle Rotary Club president Kim Moore, and James Wong
Vibrant Cities CEO James Wong spoke at the Jan. 29 Rotary Club of Seattle meeting, along with Taylor Shimizu of Young Professionals of Seattle, about Lunar New Year traditions. Aadil Palkhivala, a world-renowned yoga master, also spoke about why yoga has appealed to so many Americans in the last decade.
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Chase Bank launched Chase Private Client (CPC) at its Uwajimaya branch on Jan. 31. “This location has been on our radar for a while to create the CPC opportunity and we are excited we were able to make it happen for 2020,” said Chase spokesperson Darcy Donahoe-Wilmot. CPC, available to customers with $250,000 in qualifying Chase deposits, provides clients with
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Gates Foundation commits $100 M to fight coronavirus SEATTLE — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced on Feb. 5 that it will immediately commit up to $100 million for the global response to the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV). The funding will help strengthen detection, isolation and treatment efforts; protect at-
risk populations; and develop vaccines, treatments and diagnostics. The new funding is inclusive of $10 million the foundation committed to the outbreak in late January. “Multilateral organizations, national governments, the private sector and
philanthropies must work together to slow the pace of the outbreak, help countries protect their most vulnerable citizens and accelerate the development of the tools to bring this epidemic under control,” said Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman. WHO declared the 2019-nCoV
outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on Jan. 30, citing the risks the virus poses globally and the need for a worldwide coordinated effort to enhance preparedness, especially in fragile settings.
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By Patrick Grubb REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION In a bulletin issued by the tactical analytical unit (TAU) in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)’s Seattle Field Office, officers were instructed to conduct vetting on all individuals who met certain criteria, including being Iranian nationals or having traveled to Iran. The bulletin, labeled “Iranian Supreme Leader Vows Forceful Revenge After U.S. Kills Maj. General Qassim Suleimani in Baghdad – Threat Alert High,” presented updated procedures described as being “best practices learned in the last 24 hours.” Suleimani was killed in the early hours of Jan. 3 by a U.S. drone strike near the airport in Baghdad, Iraq. The undated bulletin was given to The Northern Light by local immigration attorney Len Saunders, who said he received it from an anonymous source. The document has been reviewed by an individual familiar with CBP communications who described it as being consistent with previous agency directives. The individual said that such directives would normally be emailed or read aloud at briefings that occur at the beginning of shift changes. The fact that it was given to someone outside CBP was “shocking,” said the individual. Presumably, the directive was published following a teleconference on or about Jan. 3 between field office directors and CBP Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan
and Deputy Commissioner Robert Perez “where the field was asked to remain vigilant and increase their situational awareness given the evolving threat environment,” according to CBP. The following day, Blaine-area ports of entry conducted “extreme vetting” of more than 60 travelers with Iranian backgrounds including U.S. citizens and permanent residents, in some cases detaining them for up to 12 hours. Following attention by local, national, and international media, the operation was suspended. At the time, a national CBP spokesperson stated that there had been no directive to detain Iranian Americans based on their country of origin. A local CBP press officer said that he had nothing to add to the comments made by the national office. The directive obtained by The Northern Light states, “Effective immediately, TAU will be operating 24x7 working with TTRT (tactical terrorism response team) ntline officers to conduct vetting on all individuals that meet the following criteria: All persons (males and females) born after 1961 and born before 2001 with links (place of birth, travel, citizenship) or any nexus to the following countries …” The directive then lists Iranian and Lebanese nationals and Palestinians as well as persons of any other nationality who had traveled to Iran or Lebanon. The bulletin instructs officers to conduct secondary inspections and use the “CTR” form (a counterterrorism checklist) before contacting the TTRT or TAU. Under a
section labeled “High Side Vetting Criteria,” officers were instructed to look for connections to the military, extremist ideology, criminality, or deceptive behaviors. The bulletin is consistent with published interviews of some detained travelers who reported being asked whether they or other relatives had ever served in the Iranian armed forces. In an article published Jan. 22, The Northern Light broke the story of a local CBP whistleblower who said Iranian-born travelers were detained at other border crossings in the Blaine sector as well. Travelers were selected for counterterrorism inspections based solely upon their national origin, the CBP officer said, adding that there were no immigration or customs reasons to detain them. Once the detentions became national news, Blaine Port Director Kenneth Williams put out a directive on Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. saying the operation was suspended, the CBP officer said. A copy of the bulletin obtained by The Northern Light is available at thenorthernlight.com. The CBP bulletin that instructed U.S. border agents to detain travelers who were born in Iran or met certain other criteria. The full document can be read online at thenorthernlight.com.
1st US patient with Gary Locke endorses Joe Biden new virus leaves for president hospital, is recovering On Jan. 29, former Gov. Gary Locke released a statement saying, “I cannot think of anyone better than Joe Biden to assume the role of commander-in-chief at this critical time. I am proud to endorse him for president.” Locke is the seventh Obama-Biden cabinet member to endorse the former vice president. “As an ambassador and secretary of commerce during the Obama-Biden administration, I saw firsthand Joe’s leadership
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and ability to deliver real results on behalf of Americans. From the Affordable Care Act to
signing the Paris Climate Accords — Joe Biden helped make progress a reality,” said Locke. Other former ObamaBiden cabinet members who have endorsed Biden include Secretary of State John Kerry, Secretary of the Treasury Jack Lew, Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, and Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker.
By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP MEDICAL WRITER SEATTLE (AP) — The man who became the first U.S. patient infected with the new virus from China has left the hospital and said in a statement that he is getting better and looking forward to life returning to normal, according to a statement from the man provided to The Associated Press on Feb. 4. The 35-year-old man thanked his doctors, nurses and other staff at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Washington, about 30 miles north of Seattle, according to the statement from the unidentified man given to the AP by hospital officials. The man fell sick after returning home from a visit to China and was admitted
to the hospital on Jan. 20. He is now in isolation at home, monitored by officials with the Snohomish Health District in coordination with the hospital. “I am at home and continuing to get better,“ the man said. “I ask that the media please respect my privacy and my desire not to be in the public eye.’’ The man added in the statement: “I appreciate all of the concern expressed by members of the public, and I look forward to returning to my normal life.’’ The hospital has been coordinating with U.S., state and local health officials about the man’s care. The hospital declined to provide information about when he was discharged or the process of his discharge from the hospital.
Professor accused of hiding links to China released on bond By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER ASSOCIATED PRESS
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BOSTON (AP) — A Harvard University professor charged with lying about his role in a Chinese talent recruitment program was released from custody on Jan. 30 and ordered to post a $1 million cash bond.
Charles Lieber appeared in Boston’s federal court wearing orange jail garb and chains around his ankles two days after his arrest at his Ivy League university office, where he was chair of the chemistry and chemical biology department. Lieber is accused of lying about his participation in China’s Thousand Talents
Plan, which targets overseas scientists and researchers willing to bring their expertise to China in exchange for things like research funding and lab space. Prosecutors had proposed setting bond at $1.5 million secured by Lieber’s suburban see LIEBER on 6
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Philippines reports world’s 1st virus death outside China BEIJING (AP) — The first death outside China from the new coronavirus was recorded on Feb. 2 in the Philippines, as countries around the world evacuated hundreds of their citizens from the infection zone and Chinese authorities completed a new, rapidly constructed 1,000-bed hospital for victims of the outbreak. Chinese authorities also delayed the reopening of schools in the hardest-hit province and tightened the quarantine in one city by allowing only one family member to venture out to buy supplies. The Philippine Health Department said a 44-year-old Chinese man from Wuhan, the city at the center of the crisis, was hospitalized Jan. 25 with a fever, cough and sore throat and died after developing severe pneumonia. The man’s 38-year-old female companion, also from Wuhan, tested positive for the virus as well and remained hospitalized in isolation in Manila. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte approved a ban on the entry of all non-citizens from China. The U.S., Japan, Singapore and Australia have imposed similar restrictions despite criticism from China and an assessment from the World Health Organization that such measures were unnecessarily hurting trade and travel. A hospital specially built to handle coronavirus patients in Wuhan opened on Feb. 3, just 10 days after construction began. A second hospital is set to open soon after. Also, six officials in the city of Huanggang, next to Wuhan in Hubei province, were fired over “poor performance“ in handling the outbreak, the official
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KING COUNTY NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids will be received for C01362C19, Building Repair and Renovation Work Order; by the King County Procurement and Payables Section, 3rd Floor, 401 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, until 1:30 PM on February 18, 2020. Late bids will not be accepted. There is a 10% minimum requirement for King County Certified Small Contractors and Suppliers (SCS) on this contract. Brief Scope: The Work under this Contract consists of building repairs, structure replacements, minor modifications and safety improvements at various King County facilities, primarily for the Solid Waste Division. The Work involves structural concrete, concrete demolition, carpentry, general construction interior, metal building repair, sheet metal, steel fabrication and related trades. Depending on the scope of work issued, associated subcontractors and simultaneous crews may be required. The work will be performed in a series of Work Order packages. Estimated contract price: $1,000,000 Complete Invitation to Bid Documents, including all project details, specifications, and contact information are available on our web page at: https://procurement. kingcounty.gov/procurement_ovr/default.aspx
Wenzhou, situated about 500 miles from Wuhan, put off the reopening of government offices until Feb. 9, businesses until Feb. 17 and schools until March 1. The city has reported 241 confirmed cases of the virus, one of the highest levels outside Hubei. Similar measures have been announced in the provinces and cities of Heilongjiang, Shandong, Guizhou, Hebei and Hunan, while the major cities of Shanghai and Beijing have also closed schools and public offices indefinitely. Despite its own drastic travel restrictions, China has chafed at those imposed by foreign governments, criticizing Washington’s order barring entry to most non-citizens who visited China in the past two weeks. Apart from damaging China’s international reputation, such steps could worsen a domestic economy already growing at its lowest rate in decades. The crisis is the latest to confront Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who has been beset by months of antigovernment protests in Hong Kong, the reelection of Taiwan’s pro-independence president and criticism over human rights violations in the traditionally Muslim territory of Xinjiang. New Zealand announced it is temporarily barring travelers from China to protect the South Pacific region from the virus. The 14-day ban applies to foreigners leaving China but not to New Zealand residents. New Zealand also raised its travel advice for China to “Do not travel,“ the highest level. TRAVEL BANS on 13
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LIEBER from 4 Boston home. But Magistrate Judge Marianne Bowler instead ordered Lieber to post a $1 million cash bond by Feb. 6. Lieber did not comment as he left the courthouse with his wife amid a throng of reporters after the hearing. His lawyers also declined to comment. Lieber is required to give up his passport and disclose any foreign bank accounts and is barred from talking to any potential victims or witnesses in the case, among other restrictions. His wife will also hand over her passport after prosecutors raised concerns that she could move cash to another country. Prosecutors say Lieber agreed to conduct research, publish articles and apply for patents on behalf of China’s Wuhan University of Technology in exchange for $50,000 per month and about $150,000 in living expenses. He also
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received $1.5 million to establish a research lab at the Chinese university, authorities said. Authorities say Lieber hid his involvement in the program from Harvard and told federal investigators in 2018 that he had never been asked to participate in the program. Harvard officials said that Lieber has been placed on administrative leave and that the school is “conducting its own review of the alleged misconduct.’’ Lieber has been at Harvard since 1991 and is described by his research group as a “pioneer in nanoscience and nanotechnology.’’ He has also won prizes for growing huge pumpkins in the backyard of his Lexington home, including a 1870-pound (850-kilogram) pumpkin in 2014, ABC News reported at the time. Lieber’s arrest highlights the federal government’s growing concern over China’s efforts to steal U.S. research and technology. Chinese recruitment programs such as the Thousand
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Talents Plan have been exploited by scientists who have downloaded sensitive research files before returning to China, filed patents based on U.S. research, lied on grant applications and failed to disclose money they had received from Chinese institutions, according to a congressional report issued last fall. Federal prosecutors in Boston also announced charges against a researcher at Boston University, who is accused of concealing her ties to the Chinese military. Yanqing Ye, who prosecutors say is a lieutenant in the People’s Liberation Army, lied about her military service to get into the U.S. and researched U.S. military projects and gathered information on two U.S. scientists for the Chinese military, authorities allege. The FBI released a wanted poster for Ye on Jan. 30, who is believed to be in China.
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Guy Richie’s new action comedy “The Gentlemen” has one of those twisting, turning plots that’s hard to follow, and deliberately so. I can safely say, though, that it opens with a man being killed. We hear the gun go off. And that’s a fair enough beginning for a film that spends its 113-minute running time entirely dead. OK, mostly dead. Dead enough to qualify as dead. Every once in a great while, something twitches in its making —a joke that almost cracks a smile, a winning pair of glasses (most of the major characters are stereotyped by the kind of glasses they wear). But nothing that constitutes a new idea, a valid idea, a funny idea, an idea worth thinking about, or even
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decent entertainment. One big problem is that most of the film exists, or possibly exists, only in the head of the most obnoxious character, Fletcher, played by Hugh Grant. Grant and Richie both want us to forget Grant’s long run as a sexy leading man, so they play up his wrinkles, dust his hair with strains of silver, and stick on the obligatory obnoxious pair of shades. It’s alarming, sure, to see the man unctuous, insistent, and determined to waste everyone’s time. But it doesn’t make for compelling watching at all. Grant’s Fletcher has a script in hand when he goes to visit Raymond, played by Charlie Hunnam. Fletcher then expounds endlessly about what’s in the script, what might be in the script, and why Raymond needs to pay him an obscene amount of money for all of this. A given plotline goes along 10 or 15 minutes until it ends in betrayal, a big shoot-out, or both—and see GENTLEMEN on 13
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Somewhere Only We Know By Maurene Goo Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2019
Lucky is the biggest K-pop star at the moment. Finishing up her Asia tour with a final performance in Hong Kong, she is about to take the western world by storm with her upcoming performance on the "Later Tonight Show" in her hometown of Los Angeles. But first things first: a burger. At the same time Lucky sneaks out of her hotel in search of said burger, Jack is sneaking into the hotel on assignment for his secret tabloid photography job. Then the two teens’ paths cross and nothing is the same for either of them. What follows is a whirlwind adventure as they spend the next day together sightseeing around Hong Kong. For Lucky, it’s the first time in years that she’s spent the day unmonitored by her team. For Jack, it’s a chance to see his current home through fresh eyes as he watches Lucky take everything in and experience real life for the first time. “Somewhere” is the story of two young people on the brink of adulthood, trying to figure out what that means. Although the bulk of the book takes place over the course of about 24 hours, we see both characters experience a tremendous amount of growth. After years of training and achieving her goal of becoming a K-pop star, the strain and pressure is finally catching up to Lucky. Her Hong Kong adventure with Jack gives her a chance to re-evaluate her life and career and figure out what she really wants for herself. And for Jack, his
day with Lucky forces him to admit what he really wants as a career. Goo also addresses some more serious topics, such as mental health through Lucky. We see the pressure she is under to always be “on” and the toll it has taken on her. And while it would have been nice to delve a bit deeper into the topic, “Somewhere” is a romantic comedy. But through Lucky’s inner musings, Goo has planted enough of a seed for any reader who may be struggling (for any reason) to consider getting help.
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By Zara Raheem William Morrow Paperbacks, 2019 At 26, Leila Abid might as well be a spinster. At least that’s the thought within
the local Muslim Indian community. And it’s not as if she doesn’t want to get married. It’s just that Leila has a very specific idea (complete with a list) of what her ideal husband should be and no one has come close. As they all feel pressure from the community, Leila’s parents begin to force the issue, telling her they will find a husband for her. So Leila strikes a deal: If she can’t find a potential husband by their 30th anniversary party, in three months’ time, she will agree to an arranged marriage to a husband of their choosing. Bring on the speed dates, blind dates, online dates, and even ambush dates. Nothing seems to be working and the three-month deadline is approaching with Leila no closer to finding a match. When I first started “Marriage,” I’ll admit I wasn’t sure how to feel about a
woman whose sole purpose has turned into finding a husband. But as the story goes on, and Leila has conversations with her friends, parents, and others in her life, she and readers take in varying points of views and perspectives on love, romance, and what it means to have a partner in life. Raheem does a great job of challenging readers’ views on the subject and getting them to think about love from a different angle. I also appreciated that Leila was specifically looking for someone who was also Indian and Muslim. On the surface, this may seem limiting and closeminded. However, I have read enough books in my time in which characters from minority/marginalized groups end up with someone outside of their culture.
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Gary Locke sang on his 70th birthday
From left: Mona Locke, daughter Peyton, son Dylan, Gary Locke, and daughter Emily
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY People imagine I get “scoops” because I have a famous friend. It doesn’t work that way. When I was invited to former Gov. Gary Locke’s 70th birthday on Jan. 21, I was more concerned with giving him a suitable gift than covering his party. As we age, we care less about material things. The easiest thing would be to get someone a bottle of wine. But he doesn’t drink alcohol. What can you give a guy who has achieved so much in life, including being U.S. Secretary of Commerce for President Obama and U.S. Ambassador to China. In all his key posts, he was always lauded as the first Chinese American blazing the trail for other Asian Americans. Despite his big titles, he doesn’t care much about fancy and expensive clothes or have extravagant taste. He is strictly a pragmatist, Mr. Frugal. Remember, he was secretly photographed with his backpack at Sea-Tac Airport with his family on his way to China for his ambassadorship. You’d think he was carrying the most important family treasures in his backpack. No, only cat and dog food, he told friends later. That photo became a sensation in China, contrasting Chinese government officials who often bring along an entourage to show off their status. Set at Seattle’s Palisade Restaurant, the informal yet intimate party was set for 50 people, including his aunts and uncles, four siblings and their spouses (an older sister and brother-in-law flew from California), and people who had supported him through thick and thin. Quite a few had worked for him during his governor era, including Martha Choe and Fred Kiga. When I arrived, I hadn’t even decided if I should write about his celebration. However, Locke’s first greeting words were, “You can’t write about this (party).” Fine, I get it. It’s a private event, and
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I should respect the host’s wish. After all, who would want to upset the “birthday man”? It’s his big day, turning 70. Okie dokie, I went to my table, relaxed, and enjoyed myself. I repeated to my husband what Locke said. So he didn’t need to work. “Yea, hide the camera,” I joked. So why did I change my mind and why are you now reading about this in my blog? Actually, it’s the other way around — he changed his mind.
The touching part of the program was when Locke’s three children, Emily, Dylan, and Peyton, sang. Peyton, the youngest, didn’t sing much, but she produced a brilliant gift. She began reading a letter and then said, “I didn’t see BLOG on next page
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YOUR VOICE BLOG from previous page write it.” Clever she was—creating suspense and surprising her dad. The letter was from President Obama. And Emily made a slideshow with many photos capturing numerous rare and fun moments of her dad. Both daughter and father had graduated from Yale University. Emily probably favored Yale because it’s her dad’s alma mater. Dylan is majoring in theater and entrepreneurship at the University of Southern California. It’s wonderful to see more Asian Americans jumping into the entertainment industry. Each of Locke’s children has an independent mind. You could see Locke beaming with happiness and pride at his children. Over the years, the Northwest Asian Weekly and Seattle Chinese Post published their photos as babies, and also as they grew up. It also gives us joy to see them develop into their own personalities, and the promise of limitless possibilities. What a fantastic job their parents have done despite his demanding career and everything the family does under public scrutiny!
At the table, each guest got to solve a puzzle out of Locke’s caricature. While forking over crab cakes and kniving steaks for our dinner, we got to enjoy Locke singing popular songs from the 1970s with a band made of old friends, and some had performed with him together at Franklin High School. And Locke fondly remembered
BELLEVUE from 1 Robinson told the Northwest Asian Weekly that each councilmember is “at large,” meaning they don’t represent districts like the Seattle City Council and the Bellevue mayor does not have veto power. Jared Nieuwenhuis was selected to be deputy mayor in a more divided 4-3 vote. He told the Northwest Asian Weekly, “I look forward to continuing to serve our entire diverse community in this new role and working collaboratively to ensure Bellevue continues to be a special place to live, work, and play.” Jennifer Robertson voted for Nieuwenhuis because he “works well with the entire council and with staff, is extremely knowledgeable, and has the right temperament to serve in a leadership role. Jared is seen by many as a rising star on the Eastside and I am confident that he will perform the duties of deputy mayor with
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that he and Scott Oki were pals since their Eagle Scouts days, and that they had performed together, too.
It may sound weird that an ex is an organizer of someone’s birthday. Locke’s former wife, Mona, and their children were the organizers. Locke wanted his 70th birthday to be low-key. But Mona insisted, “This is a milestone.” For Mona and Locke to maintain a strong and special relationship, even after their divorce, is admirable. How many people can do that? It reminds me of myself, a child of divorcees since I was 6 years old. My mother only quit insulting, slighting, and attacking my father when I was in my late 30s, and I was the peacemaker. Can you imagine how emotionally difficult it was for me and my brother to experience the trauma of my parents’ fights?
I don’t think Locke is going to like what I write next. As a rule, politicians are suspicious towards journalists. They assume that every journalist aims to expose them in a negative light. They like to control instead of going with the flow. And Locke is no exception. He warned and ordered me not to write a story about his birthday, not once, but twice. “Warned” or “ordered” might not be the appropriate descriptions, but he did speak with a tone like he’s the governor, ambassador, and, simply,
effectiveness and grace.” The deputy mayor role pays $30,468 and councilmembers make $28,728 annually —“a part-time minimum wage job,” as Robinson described it. Janice Zahn was one vote short of being named deputy mayor. “I am very qualified … so the vote was disappointing,” Zahn told the Northwest Asian Weekly. John Stokes, who voted for Zahn, said, “As a strong believer in living up to our vision motto of ‘Bellevue Welcomes the World, Our Diversity is our Strength,’ including having more women and people of color serving on elected and appointed positions, I preferred Janice. I just felt that she was the person we needed in leadership to provide her perspective, outlook, and skills as we move forward in a rapidly changing time period." He also called Zahn “the most qualified and positioned councilmember for the office.”
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the boss. I don’t take it personally as I have known the man for almost four decades, even before he won his first political office as a state legislator. There was a legitimate reason that he didn’t want me to write about it. Over the years, his supporters and fans grew all over the world. When Locke was in the room, people still clamor for his autograph and a selfie with him. He’s a popular public figure even though he is no longer in politics. He has made many allies from all walks of life, who have volunteered and contributed to his campaigns, and people who worked for him when he was the King County Executive and had other political jobs. Those friends would not be thrilled that they were not invited to his “milestone” birthday. I never understood why Locke relented last week. He called me and suggested that I could write about it in my blog, adding, “I read your blog.” Well, then, I never want to disappoint my readers. So here you go. Gary Locke celebrated his 70th birthday recently. Born on Jan. 21, 1950, you may think it’s the year of the tiger. It is not. His birthdate was before the beginning of Lunar New Year. So, he’s an ox. In 1950, the Lunar New Year began on Feb. 17. The ox works hard all his life, both mentally and physically. That explains why Locke likes to fix things in his house, and his favorite store is Home Depot. Assunta can be reached at assunta@nwasianweekly. com.
Incidentally, Conrad Lee did not vote for Zahn, a fellow Chinese immigrant. Back in 2007, Lee, then eager to be appointed Bellevue mayor, approached the Northwest Asian Weekly expressing his disappointment with the lack of diversity in that role. We agreed and wrote an editorial about the importance of appointing an Asian American mayor. When asked about this discrepancy, Lee said, “The issues are never the same; they change. The players change. The relationships change. The situations change. Therefore, what and how I make my choice today would probably not be the same I made last time.” He went on to say, “Diversity or minority representation is but one of the factors among many that affect my choice. In this case, the person I support, Jared Nieuwenhuis, is the best person for the role. Jared is an immigrant like Janice Zahn... they both are important leaders in Bellevue and I look forward to continued
collaboration with them both as well as the council as a whole.” Jeremy Barksdale, the only other person of color, voted for Zahn. Robinson said although she and Zahn are both women and both progressive, she voted for Nieuwenhuis for the very reason that he is unlike her. “Jared has a more conservative viewpoint and I thought it was important to have balance in leadership.” Zahn called the vote, “A lost opportunity for immigrant women of color (this intersectionality matters) to see themselves reflected in this role.” She concluded, “With that said, I remain committed to collaborate with my fellow council colleagues. We have a lot to do for affordable housing, transportation choices, economic empowerment and our environment.” Ruth can be reached at editor@nwasianweekly.com.
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TERMINAL from 1 port for incoming cruise ships during the May-September cruise season, while continuing to support cargo and other marine operations during the off-season. Proposed work on the terminal is defined as “dockside-only,” which refers to necessary improvements to the existing dock terminal as well as overall building improvements. The projected cost is $200 million with the Port assuming 50 percent cost-share, while its future partner would cover the remaining half. The Port released a Request for Proposal that is out for bid with three shortlisted teams. The winning team will be announced later this season. Economic benefits and environmental concerns From previous community meetings to op-eds printed in other local news publications, environmentalist groups and climate activists have criticized the new terminal with increased traffic and pollution among their chief concerns. Supporters, however, view it as an economic stimulus for neighborhoods like Pioneer Square and the International District (ID). With its proximity from the waterfront, the Port anticipates foot traffic and tourism would start in Pioneer Square and extend to the ID. From wineries to farms, regional businesses are also expected to benefit since
the produce and goods served on the cruise ships would come from local suppliers. The average cruise visitor spends more than $1,500 on local food, entertainment, and gifts. And with a cruise ship berthing approximately two times a week during cruise season, each ship visitation is estimated to bring $4.2 million to the local economy. The Port cited that the cruise industry generates $893.6 million for the local economy per season while producing 5,500 local jobs. “Are we so affluent of a city that we’d turn our back on thousands of new jobs?” said Port of Seattle Commission President Peter Steinbrueck. “The benefits go directly to the area,” he said. “Jobs, living wages, and small businesses—there’s enormous value here and that’s the core of why we’re considering a terminal at 46.” With the environmental review currently underway, the Port does not have clear or immediate answers to the new terminal’s impact on the city. The study, which will be completed later this season, will analyze impact from traffic to air and water quality. Port of Seattle Commission Secretary Sam Cho said that sustainable cruise practices, such as shore power, would be a priority for the proposed terminal. Cho agreed that a cruise terminal wasn’t great for the environment but said that, in his opinion, if cruise ships come to Seattle,
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it’d allow the Port to enforce more ecofriendly practices that other cities may not consider or implement. “The reality is that cruises aren’t going away — they’re just going to go somewhere else,” said Cho. “And if the cruises go somewhere else, the fear of them becoming huge polluters comes true. But if the ships come here, we can regulate them and mitigate the impact.” Impact on the International District Since the ID has seen significant gentrification the last few years, there are still outstanding questions about the new terminal’s impact to the ID infrastructure. There’s also limited awareness of the proposed cruise terminal in the neighborhood. After connecting with the nonprofit Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (Chinatown-IDBIA), the Port’s outreach staff posted notices and mailed postcards in the ID and Pioneer Square during the scoping period. Collateral was published in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Spanish to increase awareness in both communities. Once the current environmental review is done, the Port plans to do continued outreach as well as host an open panel where the public can comment on the draft environmental impact study. Cho, who was sworn into office on Jan. 7 in English and Korean, hopes
Yet, vital changes, both functional and creative, have been made. It is, according to museum Director and CEO Amada Cruz, “both warmly familiar and strikingly new.” This reopening, she said, “is a very important moment for SAM and for the whole city.” Your friend has come back – and how! – with a renewed sense of who he is. Also, your friend got a facelift. The entire museum has been cleaned. More than that, it has been refitted and restructured. Prior challenges, such as lack of proper ventilation — essential to preserving precious artifacts — have been solved with enhanced climate control and new, oxygen-free display cases. Walls susceptible to crumbling were gutted and rebuilt by LMN Architects, with Kevlar inside for earthquake safety. Entirely new rooms were built, including an education space and an almost 3,000-square-foot gallery, all with careful attention paid to the historic character of the Art Deco building and surrounding Volunteer Park. Your friend had a makeover. What were, in the original construction, intended as skylights are now refitted with light boxes for a similar effect without harming the art. What had been carpet has been removed to reveal Depressionera flooring. Your friend got her eyes done. In a re-styled gallery devoted to pottery, the glass has been re-paned to eliminate moisture. The dazzling Art Deco windows that face downtown are now made of clear versus tinted glass so that, as museum staff pointed out, you can see from inside the museum — in fact, from inside of the famous Fuller Garden Court — all the
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A Tibetan robe in the gallery which explores the theme of clothing and identity.
A Western Zhou dynasty bronze wine vessel.
way to the Space Needle. What Seattle Asian Art Museum has reimagined is how to reconnect, with the community and with its collection. It’s physical and intellectual. This connection might happen through the new installation on the ceiling of Fuller Garden Court, which deliberately extends its line of sight from Noguchi’s Black Sun sculpture outside, through two new openings in the Court that lead out onto a vision of the Park via a glass lobby. It might connect through the new arrangement of the collection which, instead of traditional groupings by country, is now by theme. In this way, the museum hopes to spark curiosity in modern audiences with an updated approach. “In the classroom, the curriculum and the teaching method has been evolving,” explained the museum curator of Japanese and Korean art, Xiaojin Wu. “With so much information out there, how do you get the student to get engaged? You really want to give them the big idea first…Then you feed them with specific information and ideas. That’s…one of the departure points we took.” New themes are both material
and spiritual. In one space, you will find tomb guardian statues, and other objects that people across Asia have found imperative to accompanying their journey from life to death. In another room, you will find the accessories that the living think they cannot do without — snuff boxes and watches. Or clothing from various countries, juxtaposed with contemporary photographs, such as in a gallery that asks the question, “Are we what we wear?” The new arrangement is groundbreaking. It makes Seattle Asian Art Museum, as President Cruz avowed, “the only standalone Asian art museum in the United States with a thematic presentation of its entire collection.” This decision is not without controversy for those who are accustomed to the more traditional approach. But remember, your friend has a new sense of identity. And it did not come lightly. Museum staff put years of serious thought into this new vision. Local patrons, educators, and museum experts were consulted. To give proper attention to South Asia, assistance was procured from senior curator Dariel Mason,
that his representation as the Port’s only minority commissioner will increase awareness about the proposed terminal. He encouraged the local API community to be proactive and cognizant about the new terminal’s environmental impact. “The vast majority of people aren’t aware that this terminal is even happening,” said Cho. “‘We’re often left out of the conversation’ —we say this all the time in the [API] community. If I hadn’t been talking about the cruise—if I wasn’t part of this discussion—I’m not sure how many people would be aware that this was happening to the district. I want to make sure there’s awareness and representation in the community … I want to make sure people have that voice.” Steinbrueck also encouraged continued community engagement. “We welcome comments, questions, and input to the [upcoming] draft environmental review,” said Steinbrueck. “We want to have an open and transparent review.” For more information, visit portseattle. org/projects/new-cruise-terminal. The Port was expected to post new information about the proposed cruise terminal on Feb. 6. Vivian can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
of the Philadelphia Museum. Ping Foong, SAM’s Foster Foundation curator of Chinese art, put it well, “We did a little bit of soul-searching to make sure that what we came up with fit into our institutional aim… We want…to be inclusive of community voices. We are also an Asian art museum, so how do we convey ideas of who we represent without stereotypes? It’s an old nugget that Asia is one. But Asia is not one. Asia is many.” The museum intends to represent diversity as well as demonstrating what cultures have in common. By placing objects from different nations alongside each other, visitors will get a sense of differences and similarities, as well as our entire human journey. Also, your friend can change her mind. The new setup means that the museum has greater flexibility to swap out pieces, and entire exhibitions. It also gives SAM more freedom in accepting loans from other institutions — now that artifacts are no longer in danger of deterioration (although especially delicate items will still require periodic return to storage in order to be properly maintained). The “reimagine” has allowed the curators to bring out pieces they were unable to before, such as objects from the Philippines, and to spend time researching the collection in new ways. Just like the friend home from her journey, the staff at Seattle Asian Art Museum is excited to be back in the public eye. Each curator has a favorite new element. Wu is over-the-moon about relocating a piece from downtown — Korean artist Do Ho Suh’s “Some/One” — into the large new gallery at the Asian art museum that is now devoted to contemporary art.
“I’ve been here for seven years and I’ve been trying to move Do Ho into the door for all these years, but it was just too big,” she laughed. Structural problems, like a lack of a freight elevator — now resolved — had prevented the task until this renovation. “We even talked about helicoptering it in!” Foong added. Now, the piece is one of the focal points of the museum. Foong enjoys the way pottery is now arranged by color in the space called “Color in Clay,” and the fact that, in that same gallery, there are no labels, another rogue concept. Instead, there are digital screens where visitors can learn about the pieces. Smartphone tours will also be available for all of the exhibition spaces. At SAM’s Asian Art Museum, there will again be something for everyone. Whether you want to walk down memory lane or pursue new pathways, each option will be encompassed inside the newly scrubbed walls. Seattleites missed our friend. We missed taking that walk through the serenity of Volunteer Park, pausing to soak in the city, then, stepping inside the museum, where not one world, but many, were displayed. It’s not just the Seattle Asian Art Museum that has been “reimagined.” It’s the public that now has a chance to be renewed as well. Prepare to be inspired. Free tickets to Seattle Asian Art Museum’s grand reopening are sold out, but you can still visit during regular museum hours starting the week of Feb. 10. For more information, visit seattleart museum.org/visit/ asian-art-museum. Kai can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
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Predictions and advice for the week of February 8–14, 2020 By Sun Lee Chang Rat — A bold look isn’t for everyone, but you have the confidence to carry it off with style and panache.
Dragon — Are you the exception to the rule? When others give up, you push the limits to come out on top.
Monkey — Going toe-to-toe with one of your fears can be daunting, but you become much stronger for doing so.
Ox — A moment of inspiration spurs you onward. Despite the obstacles, you will figure out a way to reach your goal.
Snake — In the process of teaching someone else, you will learn something as well. Both sides will gain from the exercise.
Rooster — Are you part of the problem right now? Pull back and try to add something constructive to the conversation.
Tiger — Be wary of accepting tips from an untrusted source. There could very well be a hidden agenda.
Horse — For every point, you are ready with a counterpoint. However, it is not always appropriate to express it.
Dog — Avoid taking on more than you can handle. Be realistic when accepting new assignments.
Rabbit — Don’t just treat the symptoms. Instead, get to the root of the issue for a more lasting solution.
Goat — If you have the chance to deal with a potential flare up early, take the opportunity to do so.
Pig — Though your peers are expecting a certain reaction, there is nothing barring you from surprising them all.
WHAT’S YOUR ANIMAL SIGN? RAT 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020 OX 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009 TIGER 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010 RABBIT 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011 DRAGON 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012 SNAKE 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013 HORSE 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014 GOAT 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015 MONKEY 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 ROOSTER 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 DOG 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018 PIG 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
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TRAVEL BANS from 5 Qatar Airways joined the growing number of airlines suspending flights to mainland China. Indonesia and Oman also halted flights, as did Saudi Arabia’s flagship national carrier, Saudia. Saudi Arabia’s state-run media reported that 10 Saudi students were evacuated from Wuhan on a special flight. It said the students would be screened on arrival and quarantined for 14 days. South Korea and India flew hundreds of their citizens out of Wuhan. A Turkish military transport plane carrying 42 people arrived in Ankara on Feb. 1. A French-chartered plane made its way toward France on Feb. 2 with 300 evacuees from a multitude of European and African countries. And Morocco flew home 167 of its people, mostly students. Indonesia flew back 241 citizens from Wuhan on Feb. 2 and quarantined them on the remote Natuna Islands for two weeks. Several hundred residents protested the move. Europe so far has 25 people infected with the virus. The German Red Cross reported two more cases there on Feb. 2, both German citizens who were airlifted from Wuhan on Feb. 1 on a military transport carrying 128 people. Eight earlier cases in Germany were all linked
GENTLEMEN from 8 then all of a sudden, everything’s taken back. It existed only in Fletcher’s head. So it doesn’t really mean anything, and never did in the first place. Speaking of sexy leading men, Henry Golding of “Crazy Rich Asians” fame shows up in this mess, playing a character called Dry Eye. He’s supposed to be a big wheelerdealer, and a serious contender for top dog. But he gets beaten up, shot, and subjected to a barrage of anti-Asian slurs. In fact, a lot of humor in the film depends on Asians. Tom Wu, a distinguished dignified British-Chinese actor, comes in for a lot of it. Oh, and there’s an Asian character called “Phuc,” played by Jason Wong. The script milks that for cheap laughs. Over. And over… We know these men are manly men, admirable men, powerful men, intimidating men, because they push out their chests and do their best to out-alpha-dog one another. And they use foul language incessantly. Whoever can come up with the best putdown, no matter if it involves sexist, racist, or just plain hateful constructions, wins the day. Whoever can keep the most secrets, then pop them out and pull the rug out from everything else, walks away with the grand prize. Except, as noted above, we can’t even figure out what’s supposed to be real and what isn’t.
to an auto parts factory. France has six cases; Russia, Italy and Britain have two each, and Finland, Sweden and Spain each have one. German Health Minister Spahn said he had spoken to his U.S. counterpart and agreed that the Group of Seven health ministers should hold a teleconference on how to coordinate efforts against the coronavirus. “It doesn’t help if one country alone takes measures, and certainly not in Europe,“ Spahn said. The other G-7 members are France, Italy, Japan, Canada, and Britain. The Trump administration’s national security adviser, Robert O’Brien, said on CBS’ “Face the Nation’’ that the Chinese so far “have been more transparent certainly than in past crises and we appreciate that and we continue to offer assistance to the Chinese.’’ “Right now, there’s no reason for Americans to panic,’’ he added. “This is something that is a low risk we think in the U.S.’’ Vietnam counted its seventh case, a Vietnamese American man who had a two-hour layover in Wuhan on his way from the U.S. to Ho Chi Minh City. The country ordered schools to close for at least a week in 19 of its 54 provinces and cities, including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, which together account for over 4 million students. Rubber glove manufacturers in Malaysia, the top producer of such gear, pledged to donate 18 million
The film makes much of its own production company, Miramax, which is truly bad timing since the co-founder of that company, Harvey Weinstein, is currently standing trial on rape charges. This throws all the violent, abusive behavior in the film into high relief. Even if it had been decent entertainment, the cloud would have lingered. I caught the movie at a weekday matinee. Even with all the big stars, the big-name director, the big-name production company, and the whiffs of danger, guns, knives, and bad behavior with style, the auditorium held fewer than 10 people. A few of them pecked their phones. One fellow pulled his shirt over his head to peck his phone —I confess I hadn’t seen that approach before. But no one seemed interested in the big screen. We’d all seen it before, seen it better. And now we had to wonder if the very ideas of this sort of thing held any remaining validity. “The Gentlemen” is playing in theaters in and around Seattle. Check local listings for venues, prices, and showtimes. Andrew can be reached at info@nwasianweekly.com.
gloves to Wuhan. “While Malaysians are concerned about the spread of the virus to our shores, we are equally sympathetic toward China,’’ Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok said. The number of confirmed cases will keep growing because thousands of specimens from suspected cases have yet to be tested, said the WHO representative in Beijing, Gauden Galea.
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SHELF from 9 While there is nothing wrong with that, it was nice to read a story in which the protagonist does not look down on her own culture and want to “escape” it.
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By Farah Heron HarperCollins Publishers, 2019 Amira Khan has set one rule for herself: No dating until she is done with her thesis for graduate school. The 30-year-old is just about done with a paper she hopes will impress her boss so much that he will give her the promotion she deserves. Leaving school early with the idea that she will complete the paper in the basement apartment of her family’s house, she’s dismayed to learn that her grandmother has rented the basement out to—of all people—a barbershop quartet. And to make things worse, Duncan, the quartet’s baritone is driving her crazy. But as the two clash, Amira soon realizes she is attracted to him. She doesn’t know how she could be drawn to someone who is so different from her
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and doesn’t understand her culture. But she soon realizes there’s more to Duncan than meets the eye when Amira— who is an Indian Canadian Muslim—comes face to face with intolerance and people she cares about getting hurt. While “Chai” is a classic enemies-to-lovers story, it is more than that. Heron shows readers some of the bigotry, prejudice, and straight-up hate people can deal with just for looking the way they do, believing what they do, or loving who they love. Amira is a strong and multi-faceted character who has strong opinions and beliefs, but, after a traumatic incident from about a year ago, now keeps them mostly to herself. Through Amira’s inner musings, as well as her observations on her community, Heron shows readers the long-lasting effects prejudice and bigotry can have on people, even on children. As serious as this may seem, Heron does a good job of balancing things out with humor. It’s fun to read Amira and Duncan bicker with each other. I especially love that she often refers to him as “the garden gnome,” despite his tall stature—which makes it all the more amusing.
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