By Assunta Ng While the mainstream media are crying out loud that Blacks were not represented at the Republic National Convention in Florida, I have my own valid complaint. Asian […]
Women of color build a diverse and promising future
Compiled by Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Race and ethnicity has been a key issue in this year’s elections, which is why the group of women
Rest in Peace, Kathryn Akiko Tagawa Sugiyama
Kathy Akiko Tagawa Sugiyama, former wife of Al Sugiyama, passed away in the comfort of her own home full of loving family and close friends on Sept. 2, 2012, due […]
Local Chinese American youth fundraise for schools in China
By Nan Nan Liu Northwest Asian Weekly Best friends Jessica Collins and Catherine Foster have a lot in common. They both are of Chinese descent,
After lifetime of martial arts, Master Yun closes school
By Zachariah Bryan For Northwest Asian Weekly When the World Martial Arts and Health Center on Market Street closed two months ago, almost no one
Red Bull heir arrested in deadly hit-and-run
By Staff The Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — A grandson of the creator of the Red Bull energy drink has been arrested for driving a
EDITORIAL: Approaching the changes to Yesler Terrace with an open mind
Recently, the Seattle City Council unanimously approved a proposal that would clear the way for a dramatic makeover of Yesler Terrace. The overarching concern for the community is whether this […]
COMMENTARY: Obama and Romney need to get real on jobs policy
By Douglas E. Schoen For Northwest Asian Weekly It’s a testament to how bad the American employment market has gotten when the most recent jobs report was met with applause. […]