By Arnold Mukai Special to the Northwest Asian Weekly As we approach the anniversary of the death of community leader Donnie Chin, I wrote a tribute letter for my childhood […]
Little houses, big celebration
Othello Tiny House Village hosted a community celebration on June 5 to recognize the volunteers, community leaders, organizations, and businesses that have helped make Othello Village possible. The houses are […]
“Tsukiji Wonderland”
The Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo is a tourist attraction for those who come far and wide to see the origins of the world’s sushi from its beginnings.
“The Bacchus Lady”
“Bacchus” follows protagonist sassy So-young through her chaotic, take-no-prisoners life as a prostitute in Korea, at the ripe age of 65, that is.
PICTORIAL: 20th Anniversary celebration of the Chinese Wushu & Taichi Academy
The Chinese Wushu and Taichi Academy co-hosted Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei’s lecture on June 1 at the University of Washington, through a partnership with the Chen Zhenglei Tai Chi Training Center. […]
Vulnerable Chinatown buildings
“In 1994, my dad got really sick,” said Bernie Kay. “We were going through a federal raid. It caused a lot of the old guys — my dad included — to have heart attacks from stress.
A-pop! Trials, tribulations, and triumphs of Asians in Hollywood
There’s been a lot of coverage lately on the growing controversy of whitewashed roles in film and television. The recent casting of Scarlett Johansson in the Japanese manga adaptation of “Ghost in the Shell” has launched some particularly thoughtful think pieces on the issue.
Husband of missing woman optimistic — Jenny Chen of Seattle was last seen in April in Oaxaca
By Ruth Bayang Northwest Asian Weekly “I firmly believe we’ll have some answers in the next 30 to 60 days.” Jonathan Reinhard of Wallingford said he is “hanging in there.” […]
Amazon removes doormats with images of Hindu gods
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Amazon.com removed the doormats carrying images of various Hindu deities from its website within 24 hours after Hindus protested last week. #BoycottAmazon soon started trending […]
Seattle park renamed after Donnie Chin
The Seattle City Council voted unanimously on June 6 to rename a park after Donnie Chin. The park, at 700 S. Lane St., will be renamed Donnie Chin International Children’s […]