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Jayatissa’s latest novel showcases Sri Lankan culture —with a dead body thrown in

July 28, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

During her ninth birthday party, Amanda Jayatissa locked herself in the bathroom. She was in the middle of reading a book and wanted to finish one more chapter.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, On the Shelf, Community News, Feature stories Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 31 | JULY 30 - AUGUST 5

Victor Kai Wang: A life of art

July 7, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Picasso comes to mind. Victor Kai Wang (汪凯) is another. Nothing stopped Victor from pursuing his art—not the Cultural Revolution in China. Not starting from scratch in Seattle.

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Features, Profiles, Features, Profiles, Community News, Feature stories Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 28 | JULY 9 - JULY 15

“Reorient” at Wing Luke explores link between art and healing

June 9, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

In troubled times, art can be a means of healing in both the individual and society at large.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 24 | JUNE 11 - JUNE 17

Getting to know Phyllis Campbell, Chairman of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Pacific Northwest

June 2, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

What are your favorite Asian foods and snacks? My favorite Asian food is Tonkotsu Ramen—I frequently order out and take it home, add spinach and a few other spices—a perfect meal! I am also a fan of senbei and other snacks to power me through the endless “Zoom” calls! What do you like to do […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 23 | JUNE 4 - JUNE 10

Chinese American WWII veterans honored

May 26, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

This Memorial Day will mark the first time Chinese American World War II veterans and their families will be able to celebrate the holiday with a Congressional Gold Medal that was awarded to them.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 22 | MAY 28 - JUNE 3

The high school seniors guide to college apps

May 19, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

“At least 80% of the work that goes into college apps is already done before your senior year. Writing the college application is about just compiling that work into something that another person can understand.”
— Delaynie McMillan, class of 2022

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Education, Community News, Feature stories Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 21 | MAY 21 - MAY 27

Norman Mineta, transportation secretary in 9/11 era, dies

May 5, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Norman Mineta, who broke racial barriers for Asian Americans serving in high-profile government posts and ordered commercial flights grounded after the 9/11 terror attacks as the nation’s federal transportation secretary, died on May 3. He was 90.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Obituaries, Community News, Last Week's Front Page Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 19 | MAY 7 - MAY 13

Pham’s ‘7 Forms of Respect’ made possible by community support

March 31, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

In her community-building work, Julie Pham has seen her share of friction between people.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, On the Shelf, Community News Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 14 | APRIL 2 - APRIL 8

CID attorney is Edgewood’s new city councilmember

February 10, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Erica Buckley, CEO of Buckley & Associates, doesn’t shy away from challenges. To solve the growing pains of her neighborly hometown, she decided to run for the City Council last year and won.

Filed Under: Profiles, Community News, Feature stories Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 7 | FEBRUARY 12 - FEBRUARY 18

Steeped in two worlds, law professor crusades for women’s rights

January 20, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Mahlon Meyer Northwest Asian Weekly Sital Kalantry was a young girl when her parents sent her back to India to stay with her grandmother. During that summer, her grandmother told her that she was going to “marry her off to a rich man” so she’d never have to worry about anything except her household. […]

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News, Last Week's Front Page Tagged With: 2022, VOL 41 NO 4 | JANUARY 22 - JANUARY 28

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