By Mahlon Meyer Northwest Asian Weekly After a life of working as a domestic helper, his mother died from kidney failure brought on by diabetes. “That gives me a little […]
Pivot back: Justice for George Floyd and end Seattle police violence
Dear Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan, Council President Lorena Gonzalez, and all Councilmembers, Our city is in pain and in chaos. It will continue unless you stop the police violence and […]
False claim targets wife of officer charged in Floyd’s death
By BEATRICE DUPUY Associated Press Amid reports that the wife of the white officer charged with murder in the death of George Floyd filed for divorce, false social media posts […]
Telehealth: A happy alternative to long waits at the doctor’s office
Carrie (only her first name is used to protect her privacy), a busy 55-year-old wife and mother, is guilty of a common offense. She often puts off doctor visits and taking care of her health.
Patients anxious over COVID-19 avoiding ERs despite need
In late February, Overlake Medical Center & Clinics had its first COVID-19 positive patient—thrusting the healthcare organization into the epicenter of the first U.S. outbreak of the disease.
BLOG: A protest transforms Seattle’s Chinatown — Hope and perseverance
If you walk around Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (ID), you might wonder if it has been deserted—with businesses and buildings boarded up.
EDITORIAL: Journey back to our true selves
Like many, I watched some of the protests over the weekend with appreciation of living in a country where “the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress” is protected under the Constitution.
LETTER: Racial hate crimes against Asian Americans
Dear Editor, The rise in hate crimes directed at local Asian Americans is cause for alarm. Asian Americans are daily harassed, spat upon, and even viciously assaulted. Our Seattle Police […]