By Youkyung Lee AP Technology Writer SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The seaside South Korean city of Sokcho is enjoying a surge of visitors who are wandering the streets at […]
Suspected MH370 wing flap reaches Australian investigators
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Investigators in Australia on July 18 were examining a wing flap found last month that is suspected to be from the missing Malaysian airliner, officials said. […]
How exploring career prospects led two Seattle chefs to the kitchen
A vegan propaganda table at a Goldfinger concert was what first drew Filipino chef Kristina Glinoga’s awareness to the issues surrounding industrial meats and animal husbandry.
The first Asian-American female lead in The Phantom of The Opera
After a 28-year run of the most classic Broadway show of all time, the New York production of The Phantom of the Opera has made history this year by recruiting the first Asian American Christine, Ali Ewoldt.
Malala kicks off summer 2016 tour in Seattle — See a legend in person
The youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, and a symbol of hope for women and education around the world, Malala Yousafzai will speak this Sunday, July 24 at 7:30 […]
Chinese restaurant apologizes for asking cops not to eat there
SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. (AP) — Lucky Teriyaki has apologized and offered free meals to law enforcement officers after word spread that the restaurant in Sedro-Wooley, about 70 miles north of Seattle, […]
City of Seattle providing free trees to residents
By Kirara Kamo Northwest Asian Weekly A tree planting project, organized by the City of Seattle reLeaf program, is coming back this fall. The participants in Trees for Neighborhood will […]
Thank you for a successful event, “Trashion Fashion — Fashion Design Contest 2016”
A big thanks to our sponsors, participants, judges, co-chairs, and the planning committee.
Also a big thanks to the Chinatown/International District Business Improvement Area for being the key organizer for this year’s Dragon Fest.
PICTORIAL: Trashion Fashion — Fashion Design Contest
The Northwest Asian Weekly teamed up with Seattle City Light, Waste Management and Alaska Airlines to bring environmental awareness through the 3rd Annual Recycling Fashion Contest on July 16.
Ruth Woo, community leader, dies at 89
If you’ve never heard of Ruth Woo, you have likely heard of the people she has helped.