By Wayne Chan NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Well, now I’ve done it. I didn’t think I would. Actually, I was sure I wouldn’t. I’ve got too much on my plate already. […]
Chung-hyung Lee transforms Korean alumnae chapter into community powerhouse
By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly When asked about a pivotal memory from growing up, Chung-hyung Lee, an honoree of this year’s Top Contributors to the Asian Community Awards, reached […]
Trump presidency stokes fears within APIA community
By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly On Sunday, Nov. 13, President-elect Donald Trump chose Stephen Bannon, executive chairman of Breitbart News, as his senior counselor and chief West Wing strategist. Bannon […]
Seattle mayor vows that immigrants are welcome
By Chris Grygiel Associated Press SEATTLE (AP) — On Nov. 9, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray said the country had elected a leader who has “demonstrated outright misogyny” and displayed “racism […]
New Congress: Minorities gain but still overwhelmingly white
By Matthew Daly Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Just like college freshmen, newly elected members of the House descended on Washington last Monday for a week of orientation, a class […]
Young couple on how DIY influenced their business and their relationship
By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Jessica Louie and her fiancé Alex Vo bought what they call the Hudson House in the winter of 2015, and that’s when their home […]
Turning ghosts to ancestors — Reversing the consequence of the Vietnam War
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly The scar between Vietnam and America remains deep even after the Vietnam War ended 40 years ago. How do you reverse the consequences of […]
Small business assistance
Union Bank gave out grants as part of its Advancing Communities Forward Program (ACFP) initiative. Two checks for $25,000 — with each being eligible for renewal up to three years […]
Anime, game meetup
Kinokuniya in Seattle held an anime and game meetup on Nov. 5. It included the annual Artist Alley — dedicated to fan and DIY culture. Attendants browsed booths and interacted […]
A piece of Bruce Lee’s childhood sold to highest bidder
A handwritten and signed essay that Bruce Lee penned as a high school student in Hong Kong was auctioned off on Oct. 27 for $8,319. The essay, written in the […]