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To Airbnb or not to Airbnb?

August 28, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Let’s face it — most of us are creatures of habit. So when my husband suggested we stay at an Airbnb for a recent and unexpected trip to Asia, I was more than a little hesitant. Who would want to give up fresh towels, concierge services, and those free little bottles of …

Filed Under: Travel, Feature stories Tagged With: Taiwan, VOL 36 NO 35 | AUGUST 26 - SEPT 1

Tips for happy travels to Asia and back

June 3, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

I’m no millionaire. So my little family and I limit vacations that require travel by plane, and our travels overseas are even less frequent.

Filed Under: Travel, Feature stories Tagged With: 2016, Taiwan, VOL 35 NO 23 | JUNE 4 - JUNE 10

“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

GO LONG SR 520 bridge

April 7, 2016 By John Liu

Photos by George Liu and John Liu/NWAW

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2016, Congratulations John Liu, Emerald City Bike Ride, George Liu, Isaac Kuek, Machiko Shoji Threlkeld, Richard Huie, SR, Taiwan, VOL 35 NO 15 | APRIL 9 – APRIL 15

Son of Taiwanese immigrants poised to enter 2018 California governor’s race

March 24, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The presidential contest is dominating national headlines, but the toughest campaign in California might be two years away. The race to replace Gov. Jerry Brown in 2018 is emerging as a potentially historic competition that could bring the state its first Asian governor. State Treasurer John […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2016, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Asian American, Associated Press, BLOOD, Jerry Brown, Ruth Bayang, State Treasurer John Chiang, Taiwan, Vol 35 No 13 | March 26 - April 1

Political newcomer Dan Shih’s passion for public service rooted in family and culture

March 18, 2016 By James Tabafunda

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Dan Shih advocates for justice; he works on such issues as patent infringement, class actions, and contract and warranty disputes. But now, the Seattle attorney is taking a leave of absence from Susman Godfrey to battle five other opponents – at this time – for a seat in the […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2016, American Civil Liberties Union, American Dream, Asian Pacific Islander, Capitol Hill, Chinese American, Congressional District, Dan Shih, James Tabafunda, Lakeside School Alumni, Madison Park, Mercer Island, Northwest Asian Weekly, Seattle, Stanford University, Susman Godfrey, Taiwan, University District, Vol 35 No 12 | March 19 - March 25, culture

Martial arts legends shine on big screen

March 11, 2016 By Andrew Hamlin

You may not know the name Fei-hung Wong (1847–1924), but if you’re into martial arts movies, you’ve probably seen some semblance of the legendary hero onscreen.

Filed Under: At the Movies Tagged With: 2016, Andrew Hamlin, Black Tiger, CGI, China Drama Academy, Eddie Peng, Fei-hung Wong, Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Martial Law, Master Lui, Pacific Place Mall, Peking Opera, Roy Chow, Sammo Hung, TV, Taiwan, Vol 35 No 11 | March 12 - March 18, Yu Jim Yuen

The year of charisma and talent — Celebs exemplify their monkey sign in notable and surprising ways

February 11, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jocelyn Moore Northwest Asian Weekly Way back when China’s Jade Emperor held the Great Race to determine the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, three animals stood before a river that separated them from the finish line. The monkey, who wittily picked out lengthy branches as makeshift paddles, helped the sheep and the rooster cross the […]

Filed Under: Column: Pop Culture Tagged With: 2016, Celine Dion, Central Park, Channing Tatum, David Copperfield, Eleanor Roosevelt, Elizabeth Taylor, Great Race, Jade Emperor, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jason Segel, Justin Timberlake, Michelle Kwan, Retired Houston Rockets, Taiwan, Tom Hanks, Tsai Ing-wen, Vol 35 No 7 | February 13 - February 19, Zooey Deschanel, miley cyrus

Facing East owner charged with avoiding tax payment of almost $400K

February 11, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Emiri Aoki and Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Yu-Ling Wong, the majority owner of Taiwanese restaurant Facing East, was charged with first-degree theft and tax fraud by Bob Ferguson, Washington state’s attorney general on Feb. 5. She was charged for avoiding the payment of $394,835 in state sales tax through the use of an […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, Bob Ferguson, Canada, Emiri Aoki, Facing East, Greater Seattle, Northwest Asian Weekly, Pius Chan, RCW, Seattle Weekly News, Stacy Nguyen, Taiwan, USB, Vol 35 No 7 | February 13 - February 19

API council leader ref lects on Boston’s newfound youth, diversity

January 23, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Bob Salsberg Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Before entering the office of Boston’s city council President Michelle Wu, visitors pass a wall lined by photographs of the council’s past leaders, faces that are mostly male, mostly white and nearly all middle-aged or older. Recently elected president by colleagues on the 13-member board, Wu is […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2016, API, Asian American, Associated Press, China, Elizabeth Warren, Harvard Law School, LGBT, Michelle Kwan, President Michelle Wu, Professor Warren, Pure Socratic, Taiwan, Terrifying Socratic, Vol 35 No 4 | January 23 - January 29, culture

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