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BLOG: What strangers think about Seattle

August 10, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Whenever I travel overseas, I found that foreigners and even some Americans don’t seem to think much about Seattle. I could be biased, but there is no other place I would rather live. They think Seattle is insignificant and unexciting, despite the growth of the city that has skyrocketed […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2017, Seattle, VOL 36 NO 33 | AUGUST 12 - AUGUST 18

“I Left My Tooth in Taiwan”

May 26, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Have you ever listened to that Tony Bennett song, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”? Understandably, that quirky city, with personality to spare, has left an indelible impression on those who have ventured there. Like San Francisco, the densely populated and bustling city of Taipei, Taiwan has also captured a spot in my heart.

Filed Under: Travel, Feature stories Tagged With: Chinese, Din Tai Fung, Liz Gastronamie, Seattle, Shilin Night Market, South Korea, Sun Lee Chang, Taiwan, Tony Bennett, Tony Kuo, Tony Kuo Despite, Tony Kuo It, United States, VOL 35 NO 21 | MAY 21 – MAY 27

Report: AAPIs squeezed by rising rents

May 24, 2016 By Ruth Bayang

Local organizations find solutions By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Incomes for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) have failed to keep up with the rising cost of rents and home prices, according to a report, “Our Neighborhoods: Asian American and Pacific Islander Anti-Displacement Strategies,” released May 11. The report surveyed 15 AAPI and Native […]

Filed Under: Briefs, Community News Tagged With: 2008, AAPI, Asian Americans, CAPACD, Ching Chan, Historic Preservation Districts, InterIm, Lisa Hasegawa, Native Hawaiian, Pradeepta Upadhyay, Ruth Bayang, San Francisco, Seattle, VOL 35 NO 21 | MAY 21 – MAY 27, poverty

Trashion Fashion 2016 — NWAW’s Fashion Design Contest

April 16, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

THE OBJECTIVE: Design an outfit or garment that incorporates recycled materials and/or NWAW/Seattle Chinese Post newspapers. Entries due {July 8} Trashion Show {July 16} TO ENTER, SEND: — Your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address. — Up to to 3 photographs of your design — A brief description of your work Entries can be […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: Chinatown International District Dragon Fest, Maynard Avenue South, Maynard South, NWAW, Northwest Asian Weekly, PRIZES, SEND, Seattle

Gene Moy dances his way to 99 with passion and joy

April 14, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Receiving President Obama’s congratulatory letter, Gene Moy celebrated his 99th birthday with many female friends on April 7 at the Renton Senior Activity Center (RSAC). Moy is impressive for his age. With no shortness of breath (typical in many seniors), he stands tall and fit, talks clearly, and smiles […]

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: Beacon Hill, Cambridge University, Cari Murotani, Cari Murotani Receiving President Obama, China, Chinese Americans, DNA, Gene Moy, New York Times, Northwest Asian Weekly, Public Health Nutrition, RSAC, Receiving President Obama, Scientific American, Seattle, United States, attention, letter

Governor signs educational opportunity gap bill

April 8, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Gov. Jay Inslee signed House Bill 1541 into law on March 30 at Aki Kurose Middle School in Seattle. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos (D–Seattle), would implement strategies to close the educational opportunity gaps, and requires schools to collect and report data by Asian ethnicities so educators will have a better understanding […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, AAPI, Aki Kurose Middle School, HB, House Bill, Jay Inslee, Seattle, Sharon Tomiko Santos, VOL 35 NO 15 | APRIL 9 – APRIL 15

AWAKE event sheds light on worldwide sustainability

April 8, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On March 1, dozens of women came together to listen to Amazon Director of Worldwide Sustainability Kara Hurst speak on female leadership at the Alliance of Women Achieving Knowledge and Excellence (AWAKE)’s quarterly event, which took place at K&L Gates LLP in Seattle. Hurst leads the development and evolution of sustainability and social responsibility at […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2016, AWAKE, Jaekyoung Hong, Jocelyne Nadeau, Kara Hurst, Katie Lai, Nette Brintzenhofe Santamaria, Nina Saxena, Rachael Wallace, Seattle, Sondra Firestein, Utilizing Amazon, VOL 35 NO 15 | APRIL 9 – APRIL 15, Yan Perng

Unstable work schedules hit API women hardest

April 7, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Survey finds unpredictable work schedules are pervasive in Seattle’s service industry, particularly for women and people of color

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2016, API, Seattle, VOL 35 NO 15 | APRIL 9 – APRIL 15, Working Washington

From notable “firsts” to a private citizen: One-on-one with the Honorable Gary Locke

April 7, 2016 By Ruth Bayang

He was first the Chinese governor in the United States, first Chinese American U.S. ambassador to China, first Chinese American commerce secretary, and the King County Executive.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: Asian Americans, Beijing, China, Chinese American, Donald Trump, GL, Grand Canyon, Hillary Clinton, Honorable Gary Locke, King County Executive, Northwest Asian Weekly, Obama, PM, Ruth Bayang, Seattle, Seattle Chinese Post, United States, Vice President Joe Biden

Thousands jam SR 520 Bridge grand opening

April 7, 2016 By John Liu

On April 2, the longest floating bridge in the world opened up to the public for the first time. This would be the SR 520 Bridge.

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: Cascade Bicycle Club, Emerald City Bike Ride, Emerald City Bike Walk, Husky Stadium, International District Emergency Center, John Liu, Northwest Asian Weekly, SR, Seattle, hing hay park

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