Compiled by Abby Sun NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY During a time of economic downturn and uncertainty, leaders are needed in all sectors of society to foster innovation and progress. Three times […]
China Women’s Basketball VS.U.S. Women’s Basketball — National team plays Olympic warm-up in Seattle
Basketball is back in Seattle as the U.S. Women’s National Basketball team
NBA sets the mark for number of minority coaches
By Brian Mahoney AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers was a little surprised by the number, though not by the trend.
From DanceChance to the stage — Brothers Eric and Enrico fulfill dreams of becoming dancers through youth dance program
By Deanna Duff Northwest Asian Weekly The red curtain rises, the music begins to swell, and the audience is
EDITORIAL: Trafficking demands attention on May Day
Our recent International Workers’ Day was not without incident. And no, we’re not talking about the broken windows and rioting. We’re talking about an event that was overshadowed by those […]
Japanese Queen Scholarship Participants announced at the Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival
The 2012 participants of the Japanese Queen Scholarship Organization of Washington were presented at the Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival. This is the organization’s 53rd year of
Author Sam Ung honors one-year anniversary of his book’s publication
Sam Ung, author of “I Survived the Killing Fields,” marked the one-year anniversary of his book’s publication on Tuesday, April 17, with a book reading at his restaurant, Phnom Phenh […]
Local organizations receive grants to provide job training for immigrant and refugee youth and families
At last year’s community meeting for the Youth and Families Initiative, local organizations called for more culturally relevant job readiness training for refugees and immigrant youth. Last week, after a […]
Uwajimaya’s Bellevue celebrates one-year anniversary at its new location
Uwajimaya Bellevue celebrated the one-year anniversary of its new Bellevue location with performances and food tastings. Customers were treated to performances from the Kaze Daiko Taiko
Chinatown restaurant, Sam Wo, makes plea to stay open
By Lisa Leff The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A San Francisco Chinese restaurant once known for having “the world’s rudest waiter” may not be closing for good after […]