Attendees flocked to the 2018 Natsu Matsuri Outdoor Summer Festival at Uwajimaya in Seattle on July 21 and 22. The family friendly event featured live entertainment, eating contests, games, and over 15 food booths.
CISC’s new executive director
The Chinese Information & Service Center (CISC) announced on July 27 that its Board of Directors appointed Michael Itti to be its new executive director. He will assume responsibilities effective mid-September. Prior to this appointment, Itti served as executive director of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs since 2013. He led a […]
Peter Kwon appointed to 4Culture Board
The King County Council has unanimously appointed Peter Kwon to the 4Culture Board for the remainder of a three-year term to expire on Dec. 31, 2020. Kwon, a SeaTac City Councilmember, has been a King County resident since 1989. He serves on the Administration and Finance, Land Use and Parks, and chairs the Transportation and […]
Nolen Lee at Kinokuniya
Nolen Lee celebrated the release of his new book, The Panda is Fat and Other Haikus at the Seattle Kinokuniya Bookstore on July 7. Lee briefly talked about his book and gave live drawing demonstration. Lee is a cartoonist based in the Seattle area and creator of “The Punching Pandas.” He freelances in illustration and […]
New location
Asian Pacific Tours and Travel celebrated the opening of its new location with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 22. The new location is at 614 South Jackson Strett. Seattle Deputy Mayor Mike Fong, Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scroggins, and Seattle Police Lieutenant Adrian Diaz were among the dignitaries who attended, as well as State […]
Chic liquid nitro ice cream boutique to expand
By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly Bellevue’s Fog Rose Ice Cream Boutique is the closest one can come to eating fresh churned ice cream. That is because each flavor is spun with liquid nitrogen, becoming ice cream only upon customer request. Customers choose a flavor of their choice and pick from a range of toppings […]
Celebrating the cultural importance of water
By Sam Le Northwest Asian Weekly During the 2018 Water Festival, hosted by ECOSS (formerly known as Environmental Coalition of South Seattle) at the Duwamish Waterway Park, many communities of color came together to celebrate the cultural importance of water and Seattle’s only river, the Duwamish River. ECOSS Staff and Ken Workman of the Duwamish […]
Two men arrested in Bellevue rape
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY BELLEVUE, Wash. — Bellevue police have arrested two men in connection with the rape and robbery of a Chinese woman — believed to be a victim of human trafficking. Officers responded on July 19 to the Days Inn at 3241 156th Avenue Southeast, for a report of a robbery. When […]
The Aug. 7 primary election is just days away. We asked how local Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders can get involved in the political process, and why it’s so important.
Compiled by Ruth Bayang and Edison Wong Northwest Asian Weekly Dexter Tang Civic engagement at its heart is about caring for our community. Whether it is volunteering on campaigns, donating to candidates, or spending time helping your favorite nonprofit organizations, every action — large or small — makes our community better. I encourage everyone to […]
City Council resolution on Al Sugiyama Way
On July 23, the Seattle City Council approved a resolution to honor Seattle activist and educator Alan Sugiyama. Resolution 31827 will designate 15th Avenue South, from South Nevada Street to South Columbian Way, as “Alan Sugiyama Way.” Sugiyama founded the Asian Family Affair newspaper in Seattle in 1972. He was also the first Asian American […]
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