The Rainier Valley Community Development Fund honored Dr. Andy Chiem with the 2016 Richard McIver Award at its annual meeting on April 26. Chiem immigrated here as a refugee […]
2016 Citizens Awards
The Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA) Seattle Lodge honored three people for this year’s Citizens Award at its 5th Annual Dinner on April 30. Those honored included Assunta […]
Jessica Zyj releases new movie
Faith vs. Fate Productions, founded by husband and wife team Collin Neal and Erin Neal, has released a new short movie called “Mother’s Love,” produced by Jessica Zyj, who is […]
Happy Mother’s Day!
In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked some members of our community to share stories of their favorite food mom would prepare, or a time they embarrassed their mom or vice versa.
Former North Korea detainee Kenneth Bae tells story in book
SEATTLE (AP) — Kenneth Bae knew he was in trouble when he opened his briefcase for a North Korean customs official and saw a computer hard drive he meant to leave behind in China.
PICTORIAL: May 1 kicked off Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Seattle
This festival featured spectacular dances and artists from around the state, visual arts, hands-on activities, and the always popular Hum Bow Eating Contest with local celebrities.
Next up for workers’ rights: secure scheduling
The costs of doing business in Seattle continue to evolve as shown by the City Council’s approval of a phased-in, $15 minimum wage in 2014 and paid sick leave in 2011. This time, the focus is on how employees are scheduled, as well as how they are paid.
Cambodia bars cars near Angkor Wat temple to ease congestion
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The main road alongside Cambodia’s famed Angkor Wat temple is now off-limits to cars as authorities seek to ease traffic jams at the site that draws 2.1 million tourists a year.
BLOG: 12 out-of-the-ordinary things I do when I travel — Part 1
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly It is said, “In Rome, do as the Romans do.” Oh, really! I seldom do when I travel. I may even do the opposite […]
EDITORIAL: Predictive scheduling — the next trend?
First came the fight and passage of the “living wage” in western Washington. Now a “livable schedule” is under consideration in Seattle. The group, Working Washington, a labor advocacy group, […]