Seeking resolution for a sad chapter in Seattle’s history
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata will introduce a resolution July 29 that expresses regret for the anti-Chinese legislation and riots in the 1800s. The resolution...
View ArticleHiroyuki Sanada – Discusses career and latest movie
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada plays a key role in the new movie release “Mr. Holmes.” Sanada was in town for the Seattle International Film Festival last month for...
View ArticleDonnie Chin shot — Community stunned
Donnie Chin, executive director of the International District Emergency Center (IDEC), passed away this morning, July 23, after being shot before 3 a.m. at 8th Ave. S. between S. Lane St. and Weller...
View ArticleEDITORIAL: An easy test: Q: Are our readers concerned about safety in the ID?...
We have a lot of questions here at the Weekly, and most come from our readers. We try to give answers whenever we have them, but sometimes it just isn’t possible. So now we inquire. Can anyone help us...
View ArticleBLOG: Avoid or endorse? — Politics can pose challenges for ethnic media
By Assunta Ng People expect the Northwest Asian Weekly, a relatively small paper, to act like a big media company when it comes to election time. Candidates’ questions cover the myriad, such as: “Do...
View ArticleHost an international student in Seattle
The World Affairs Council of Seattle is seeking hosts for students arriving in Seattle this summer on State Department-sponsored youth programs. Programs and dates include: Mexico July 20 – August 1...
View ArticleTime to vote — August 4! API primary election candidates on your ballot
Compiled by Andrew Kim Northwest Asian Weekly Incumbent Bruce Harrell is running for Seattle City Council Position #2 and is opposed by Josh Farris and Tammy Morales. Bruce has been a Seattle...
View ArticleNot boxed in — Ki Chong Tran can take a punch
By Dipika Kohli Northwest Asian Weekly “DON’T BOX,” said Ki Chong Tran’s grandmother, worried what would happen when he moved to his mother’s native Phnom Penh. “Boxing is for peasants.” She needn’t...
View Article“The Apu Trilogy” restored — Classic chronicling the lifespan of a Bengali,...
By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly In 1955, a first-time Indian director released a film he had struggled with for nearly three years. Shot whenever Satyajit Ray could marshal up some money,...
View ArticleFrom bean to brew — “Caffeinated” maps the journey
By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly For many, the potential harbored in a single sip of coffee means conquering that morning meeting, finishing work reports, and having that pick-me-up when it seems...
View ArticleEight brought in workers illegally for Asian eateries
By Joe Mandak Associated Press PITTSBURGH (AP) — Eight men recruited immigrants who were in the country illegally to work for low wages at six Asian restaurants the suspects owned or managed in central...
View ArticlePao resigns — Controversial CEO leaves Reddit
By Marley Jay Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Reddit announced July 3 that interim CEO Ellen Pao resigned from the company, and co-founder Steve Huffman is back as its CEO. The freewheeling online...
View ArticleTwo women to vie in Taiwan presidential election
By Ralph Jennings Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s top two political parties have each nominated a woman for president in 2016, a historic first signaling acceptance of female leadership...
View ArticleJournalists charged by Thai navy
By Thanyarat Doksone Associated Press PHUKET, Thailand (AP) — Testimony began July 14 in a criminal defamation lawsuit filed by Thailand’s navy against a small news website over a report it posted...
View ArticleThe Internet f looded with tributes to Nintendo chief
By Yuri Kageyama AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Nintendo Co. President Satoru Iwata’s death from an illness at 55 is being mourned by game fans around the world. They’re sharing Iwata Mii avatars,...
View ArticleChinatown Seafair parade
The Chinatown Seafair parade last Sunday evening attracted crowds and fanfare in the International District despite record heat levels. The annual parade proceeded from King Street to Fifth Avenue....
View ArticleJinyoung Lee Englund receives Maverick award
Jinyoung Lee Englund received the Future 40 Under 40 award presented by Maverick PAC. Maverick PAC was co-founded by Gov. Jeb Bush’s sons, George P. Bush and Jeb Jr. Every year hundreds of young people...
View ArticleUy appointed Ethnic Media Communications Specialist
Joaquin Uy has been appointed as Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) new Ethnic Media and Communications Specialist for the City of Seattle. In this role, Joaquin will work to continue...
View ArticleMonastrial will supervise at ICHS
Sunshine Monastrial was recently promoted to Planning, Development, & Evaluation Supervisor at the International Community Health Services (ICHS), a non-profit community health center that provides...
View ArticleLiam promoted to Security Specialist at Boeing
Michael Liam has recently been promoted to Level 3 Network Security Specialist at The Boeing Company. In his new position, Liam supports Boeing IT’s initiatives to run and protect the business against...
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