The Puyallup Valley Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) hosted its annual mochitsuki (pounding rice to make mochi/rice cakes) on Dec. 3. The public got to observe and […]
Japanese community thanks Congressman Jim McDermott
The Seattle JACL and the Consul General of Japan gathered on Nov. 10 to celebrate retiring Congressman Jim McDermott’s 28 years of service, and his support and advocacy for the […]
Typhoon kills 6, spoils Christmas festivities in Philippines
By BULLIT MARQUEZ Associated Press BATANGAS, Philippines (AP) — A powerful typhoon blew out of the northern Philippines on Dec. 26 after killing at least six people and spoiling […]
‘Super Mario Run’: Price, connectivity missteps for Nintendo
By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Super Mario might be running, but a hefty price tag for a mobile game just won’t fly with the masses. […]
Honolulu police chief on paid leave amid federal probe
By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Honolulu Police Chief Louis Kealoha surrendered his gun and badge on Dec. 20 and went on paid leave from the department […]
Richard Marx says he’s no ‘big hero’ after incident on Korean Air flight
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Richard Marx says he wasn’t a hero for apparently intervening after an unruly passenger disrupted a Korean Air flight and had to be restrained. Marx and […]
Washington State seeks to increase foreign students
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Washington State University wants to increase the number of students from foreign countries who enroll at the Pullman-based school. Last […]
Thank you!
Thank you to all of our sponsors throughout the year of 2016 for Northwest Asian Weekly events! Women of Color Empowered, “Women as Bridge Builders” February 4, 2016 at China Harbor […]
Top 10 reads of 2016
Christmas may be over but the gift of books and reading (at least, in my opinion) is forever.
Play offers new Vietnam perspective
Have you heard of Vietgone? That’s what my friend asked me over Facebook messenger.