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 […]
“I Left My Tooth in Taiwan”
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.
Report: AAPIs squeezed by rising rents
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 […]
Trashion Fashion 2016 — NWAW’s Fashion Design Contest
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 […]
Gene Moy dances his way to 99 with passion and joy
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 […]
Governor signs educational opportunity gap bill
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 […]
AWAKE event sheds light on worldwide sustainability
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 […]
Unstable work schedules hit API women hardest
Survey finds unpredictable work schedules are pervasive in Seattle’s service industry, particularly for women and people of color
From notable “firsts” to a private citizen: One-on-one with the Honorable Gary Locke
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.
Thousands jam SR 520 Bridge grand opening
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.
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