The Asian Reporter Pacific Northwest News q Volume 26 Number 4 q February 15, 2016 q www.asianreporter.com 39th PIFF brings world cinema to Portland screens Holy trees spark issue for Olympic ski course Page 3 Bhutan’s queen gives birth to a baby boy Page 5 Oregon Asian Celebration turns 31 Page 12 PIFF 39. For the 39th year, the Northwest Film Center is bringing cinema from around the world to Portland with the Portland International Film Festival. The festival, which continues through February 27, includes 97 features and 54 shorts from more than 50 countries. The Throne (pictured), a historical period drama set during the reign of King Yeongjo about Crown Prince Sado, the heir to the throne during the Joseon Dynasty who was deemed unfit to rule and was condemned to death by his own father, screens February 19. To learn more, see page 11. (Photo courtesy of the Northwest Film Center) Overwhelmed by debt? Want a fresh start? KELLY K. BROWN BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY 503·224·4124 www.kellybrown.com ★ LOW-COST BANKRUPTCY ★ Free consultation ★ Stop foreclosure and garnishment ★ Evening and weekend appointments 520 SW Yamhill · Suite 420 · Portland 97204 · We are a debt relief agency. We help people ile for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code. The Asian Reporter 922 N. Killingsworth St. Portland, OR 97217 USA PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID Portland, OR Permit # 2474