By Arlene Kiyomi Dennistoun Northwest Asian Weekly In a show of force, about 2,000 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) gathered in Tacoma on Sept. 15 in what was likely […]
Siren dating app triggers questions and accolades
By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly “When was the last time you experienced joy?” “What’s a great book to give as a gift?” “What’s a thing that everyone you know […]
The rousing end of a chapter for empowerment luncheon series
By Ruth Bayang Northwest Asian Weekly “We celebrate the end of a chapter, but this is a book. And somebody else has to write the next chapter, and you may […]
New Bartell Drugs location in ID
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly As a big mainstream retail business opened in Chinatown International District (ID), Bartell Drugs seems to do everything right. The 125-year-old family-owned company celebrated […]
Áegis of Queen Anne
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly In celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival, Aegis held an open house at its newest facility on Sept. 14. Two-hundred-thirty guests, mostly from the Asian community, […]
EDITORIAL: Let the Pho fly
You’ve probably heard by now of the hubbub caused by Bon Appétit magazine that ticked off Vietnamese and Vietnamese Americans, as well as other Asians. Its video, originally titled “PSA: […]
Filipino filmmaker dedicates win to the people of the Philippines
Lav Diaz’s new film, “Ang Babaeng Humayo” (Woman Who Left) won the prestigious Golden Lion award in the Main Competition of the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 10. The film, […]
First Asian American to moderate national debate in general election
Elaine Quijano of CBS News has been named to moderate the Vice Presidential debate to be held on Oct. 4 in Farmville, Va. She is the first anchor of a […]
2016 Laureate Theresa Pan Hosley
Theresa Pan Hosley will be honored at the Greater Tacoma Peace Prize (GTPP) annual Laureate Recognition Banquet on Sept. 22 at Pacific Lutheran University. Hosley, a Taiwan native, was nominated […]
Outstanding individuals to be recognized by KAC-WA
The Korean American Coalition of Washington (KAC-WA) will recognize individuals for outstanding community engagements at its Awards Gala on Sept. 16. KAC-WA will be presenting the Artistic Award to Sara […]