For 50 years, the entrance to Seward Park was distinguished by a 26-foot tall torii, or Japanese gate. Now, community members are inviting the public to help design a replacement […]
Auburn Temple to host 2013 convention
White River Buddhist Temple, a member temple of the Buddhist Churches of America, announced that they will be hosting the 2013 Northwest Buddhist Convention. The 66th annual convention is to […]
JACL announces 2013 scholarship program
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) announced the details of its 2013 scholarship program earlier in December. The JACL annually offers approximately 30 college scholarships for students who are incoming […]
Seattle-Kobe Sister City Association to host 9th Annual Female Jazz Vocalist Audition
The Seattle-Kobe Sister City Association (SKSCA) is pleased to announce the 9th Annual Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Audition. The SKSCA will send one high school-aged and one adult female jazz […]
SPD address hiring and recruitment at community meeting
By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly Leaders of the Asian Pacific American community met with representatives of the Seattle Police Department on Wednesday, Jan.
Bruce Harrell enters crowded Mayor’s race
By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly Seattle City Councilmember Bruce Harrell announced his entry into the increasingly
Nankai, Chief Sealth face off in showdown
By Zachariah Bryan Northwest Asian Weekly China can play basketball.
Inslee sworn in as Governor
Jay Inslee was sworn in as Washington’s 23rd Governor on Wednesday, Jan. 16 in front of a crowd of approximately 250 at the State Capitol Rotunda.
EDITORIAL: Obama’s new cabinet is in need of some color
Going into his second term, President Barack Obama’s staff is already seeing a lot of changes. He has nominated a new Secretary of Defense, Sen. Chuck Hagel (R–Neb.), and a […]
New Delhi gang rape victim Nirbhaya remembered in Seattle event
Members from different ethnic groups paid tribute to Nirbhaya, the New Delhi gang rape victim, at a