By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly For many, the potential harbored in a single sip of coffee means conquering that morning meeting, finishing work reports, and having that pick-me-up when […]
“The Apu Trilogy” restored — Classic chronicling the lifespan of a Bengali, influenced directors and approach to film
By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly In 1955, a first-time Indian director released a film he had struggled with for nearly three years. Shot whenever Satyajit Ray could marshal up […]
Not boxed in — Ki Chong Tran can take a punch
By Dipika Kohli Northwest Asian Weekly “DON’T BOX,” said Ki Chong Tran’s grandmother, worried what would happen when he moved to his mother’s native Phnom Penh. “Boxing is for peasants.” […]
Time to vote — August 4! API primary election candidates on your ballot
Compiled by Andrew Kim Northwest Asian Weekly Incumbent Bruce Harrell is running for Seattle City Council Position #2 and is opposed by Josh Farris and Tammy Morales. Bruce has been […]
Host an international student in Seattle
The World Affairs Council of Seattle is seeking hosts for students arriving in Seattle this summer on State Department-sponsored youth programs. Programs and dates include: Mexico July 20 – August […]
BLOG: Avoid or endorse? — Politics can pose challenges for ethnic media
By Assunta Ng People expect the Northwest Asian Weekly, a relatively small paper, to act like a big media company when it comes to election time. Candidates’ questions cover the […]
EDITORIAL: An easy test: Q: Are our readers concerned about safety in the ID? — A: “YES”
We have a lot of questions here at the Weekly, and most come from our readers. We try to give answers whenever we have them, but sometimes it just isn’t […]
Donnie Chin shot — Community stunned
Donnie Chin, executive director of the International District Emergency Center (IDEC), passed away July 23, after being shot before 3 a.m. at 8th Ave. S. between S. Lane St. and […]
Hiroyuki Sanada – Discusses career and latest movie
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada plays a key role in the new movie release “Mr. Holmes.” Sanada was in town for the Seattle International Film […]
Seeking resolution for a sad chapter in Seattle’s history
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Seattle City Councilmember Nick Licata will introduce a resolution July 29 that expresses regret for the anti-Chinese legislation and riots in the 1800s. The resolution […]