Gregoire and Rossi battle over the International District

Campaign heats up
full story
Aug. 2, '08

Asian American nonprofit prepares for grand opening

Annual fundraiser successful
full story
Aug. 2, '08

Crown of glory

Miss Seafair receives her crown
full story
Aug. 2, '08

Locke proudly carries the Olympic torch!

“Carry it and don’t drop it!”
full story
Aug. 2, '08

Locals reflect on Michelle Obama's Seattle visit & Asian American support

Campaign fundraiser brings out community issues
full story
July 26, '08

‘Seattle’s Fortune Cookie’

History told in landscape
full story
July 26, '08

After 85 years, Seattle Goodwill continues to improve lives

Dearborn location changing with the times
full story
July 26, '08

Karen Bryant: a slam dunk of a CEO

History told in landscape
full story
July 19, '08

Welcome to summer

Good fortune to you!
full story
July 19, '08

Chinese Reconciliation Park: a place for healing past injustice

History told in landscape
full story
July 12, '08

First Asian American to be district governor of Seattle Rotary

Jess Tam steps up
full story
July 12, '08

8.08.08
WEDDINGS


Send us your photos!
full story
July 12,
'08

We the people ... in order to form a perfect union
Are you a patriot?
full story
July 5, '08

Wongdoody achieves yin & O’yang of money
& art


Tracy Wong says "it's commerce artfully told"
full story
July 5, '08

Tourism's dark side

Cambodian villagers displaced in favor of development
full story
June 28,
'08

Health care disparities continue for all minorities
Racial minorities continue to receive a lower quality of care
full story
June 28,
'08

Our ‘statuesque’ winning
photographer

Catherine Anstett takes first place in our new competition
full story
June 28,
'08

Sam Lim pays it forward
with scholarship mojo


This guy has the inside tip
full story
June 20,
'08

Little Saigon’s new public spaces presented; activists encourage more community input

A community conversation about design
full story
June 20,
'08

Taking care of business

Filipina American businesswoman reaches out to alma mater & hometown
full story
June 20,
'08

Seattle’s Chinatown raises $166,596 for quake victims

June 1 effort rallies for Sichuan
full story
June 14,
'08

These events were
made for walking


Choose one of the walks coming
up on June 21

full story
June 14,
'08

Up, up & away

Hainan is currently the only nonstop service between Beijing and Seattle
full story
June 14,
'08

Who will replace
Robert Mak?

Lori Matsukawa has expressed interest
full story
June 14
'08

Center of dreams

Community members celebrate the reopening of the renovated Filipino Community Center of Seattle
full story
June 7,
'08

Ruby Chow, local
legend, dies at 87

Services to be held at Town Hall on June 11 at noon
full story
June 7
'08

Wing Luke’s grand opening draws the crowds

42-year-old institution gets a new home
full story
June 7
'08

Prestigious James Beard Foundation names Maneki an American
classic


Wins the "Oscars " of the culinary world
full story
June 7,
'08

A new Wing Luke looks back in time

Grand opening May 31
full story
May 31,
'08

Robert Mak leaves KING 5 for mayor's office

Reporter gets a raise and a new hat
full story
May 31
'08

Patrick Yalung rises in Wells Fargo ranks

Highest ranking Asian-American in Wells Fargo's Washington region
full story
May 31
'08

Pageant crowns new Japanese Queen

UW student reigns
full story
May 31,
'08

Students return to be honored as UW’s ‘Nikkei Class of 2008’

Celebration at last
full story
May 24,
'08

McNeil Island inmates celebrate their API heritage
Ethnic diversity reflected in prison population
full story
May 24
'08

Storytelling preserves history

Individuals share their stories
full story
May 24
'08

Kristi Yamaguchi wins ‘Dancing With the Stars’

She won!
full story
May 24,
'08

Vietnam gives local man highest honor

Little known hero Mac Shin receives medal
full story
May 17
'08

New ID post office in need of a new home
Public on May 13 discusses options
full story
May 17
'08

Mother, may I fight?

We get real and ask: How do you resolve conflicts with your mother/child?
full story
May 10,
'08

Pirates of Chinatown

ARGGGH ...
full story
May 10
'08

Will the Seattle Times layoffs affect newsroom diversity?
“The Seattle Times has always championed a diverse newsroom.”
— Florangela Davila

full story
May 10
, '08

Being Asian American is what we say it is
To kickoff Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, we ask the community, "What does it mean to be an Asian American in 2008?"
full story
May 3,
'08

Smarties come out to play at Microsoft

Speaking mathematically ...
full story
May 3
'08

Proposed 'illegal immigrant tag' game draws protests
But dancing and speakers on immigration reform overcomes plans
full story
April 26
, '08

Sue Taoka leaving SCIDpda after 14 years

She will continue in the field of urban development
full story
April 26
, '08

Dalai Lama: Protest and Peace

Six reporters and observers covered the Dalai Lama's visit during the Seeds of Compassion in which the religious and political leader led discussions on compassion
full story
April 19
, '08

Proposed 'green fee' gets mixed reaction in I.D.

Seattle is proposing 'green fee'
full story
April 12
, '08

Cambodian New Year off to a lovely start

A look in pictures as Seattle's local Cambodian community celebrates
full story
April 12
, '08

Sowing seeds of compassion

Former school superintendent heads initiative responsible for Dalai Lama's visit
full story
April 12
, '08

Lights, camera, action!

Asian American news reporters make a big splash in the Pacific Northwest
full story
April 5
, '08

Seattle's Little Saigon steadfast in name, if not in place
Neighborhood began in the '80s
full story =>
April 5
, '08

Looking for a contest winner

Photography celebrating Asian heritage sought
full story
April 5
, '08

The buzz is the girls can spell

Asian American students sweep the bees
full story
April 5, 2008


China vs Mexico: Soccer at Qwest Field

April 16 brings international exhibition game
full story
Mar. 29
, '08

Asian American female wins Bellevue City Council seat

Patsy Bonincontri only second minority to serve
full story =>
Mar. 29
, '08

Four Indians in top 10 billionaires list
Literary event on April 5 to be bigger and better
full story
Mar. 29
, '08

Local Tainwanese returning to homeland to vote

"We want our native country to be in good hands."
full story
Mar. 21
, '08

Foxy Kristy

Grace on the dance floor
full story =>
Mar. 21
, '08

Rainbow Bookfest

Literary event on April 5 to be bigger and better
full story
Mar. 21
, '08

Locals rally against the Philippines

Rally in Jose Rizal Park celebrates International Women's Day
full story =>
Mar. 15
, '08

CCA turns criminal's life around

Second chance for convicted murder
full story =>
Mar. 15
, '08

No jail for driver who killed Tatsuo Nakata

"As far as I am concerned, (Schwartz) is a murderer. He took someone's life."
full story
Mar. 8
, '08

College grads, at last

UW moves to heal interrupted lives
full story =>
Mar. 8
, '08

Farewell to Yick Fung

A photo story on the last days of a community treasure.
click here to view
Mar. 1
, '08

Sohn runs for state treasurer

Our chief economist wants to meet the voters
full story =>
Mar. 1
, '08

Man attacks another Asian American woman; Seattle police seek more witnesses
21st victim comes forward
full story =>
Mar. 1
, '08

Ryu unique as mayor of Shoreline

First female Korean American mayor
full story =>
Mar. 1, '08


Women of color receive support in battle with BCC

Complaints include lack of advancement, and inequity of pay
full story =>
Feb.
23, '08

It takes a village to raise a queen

Ni Jiang, from Bellevue, new Miss Chinatown USA
full story =>
Feb.
23, '08

Family searches for driver in hit-and-run

Tracey Wong still in critical condition after being run over while walking on the sidewalk
full story =>
Feb. 23, '08


Hillary or Obama?
Where would you be on this list?
full story =>
Feb.
16, '08

Lucky in love

Counting on a lucky day for marriage
full story =>
Feb.
16, '08

Gentle, inspirational, Ben

Ben Woo passed away on Feb. 8
full story =>
Feb. 16 , '08


Fueled by success

Entrepreneur Yale Wong gets down and dirty in a new venture
full story =>
Feb.
9, '08

NWAW's own forecast for the Year of Rat

Struggle and renewal pounce
full story =>
Feb.
9, '08

From volunteer to executive director

Community welcome planned Jan. 29 at the Four Seas Restaurant
full story =>
Jan. 26, '08


Unveiling a beauty

New Chinatown gate introduces new year celebration Feb. 9
full story =>
Jan. 26, '08


We're smiling at you

China prepares for games
full story =>
Jan. 26, '08


Commissioner Hara begins work on audit’s recommendations

Hara is focused on two areas: poor management of construction contracts and the violation of competitive-
bidding requirements.

full story =>
Jan. 19, '08


Year of the Gate!

Unveiling ceremony at Seattle's newest landmark on Feb. 9 at 10 a.m.
full story =>
Jan. 19, '08


Rally protests change in immigration policy

Fears of deportation
full story =>
Jan. 19, '08


Madame Ninh founds
(and demonstrates) Tri Vet


Former ambassador visits Seattle
full story =>
Jan. 19, '08


See hakas

Maori traditional dance featured on Qwest field
full story =>
Jan. 5 , '08


Unanswered questions about son who killed mother

Some close to family believe Medical Examiner's office determination may be wrong
full story =>
Jan. 12, '08


Longtime educator to retire from SCCC

Bea Kiyohara departs after 26 years
full story =>
Jan. 12, '08


Cindy Ryu elected as mayor of Shoreline

Ryu is the first person of color to be the mayor of Shoreline

full story =>
Jan. 12, '08


Dearborn Street project
renews pledge;
activists skeptical



New Target store planned
full story =>
Jan. 5 , '08


Celebrating Lunar New Year

The Year of the Rat stamp will be dedicated Jan. 9
full story =>
Jan. 5, '08


Top stories of 2007


Read stories at the Northwest Asian Weekly that moved and inspired us.
full story =>
Dec. 29, '07


Chihuly in Macau: an interview with the artist


New casino in China opens it doors with art installation
full story =>
Dec. 22, '07


Former musician looks forward to serving as Olympia’s mayor


42-year-old takes over in state capital
full story =>
Dec. 22, '07


Caroling in Hing Hay Park


Ho! Ho! Ho!

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Dec. 22, '07


Ship out!


Tacoma residents want ships
gone from Chinese Reconciliation Park

full story =>
Dec. 15, '07


Public hearing held in ID over viaduct repairs

Concerns expressed at Nihonmachi Terrace on Nov. 28
full story =>
Dec.