The president of Kin On’s board of directors, Stella Leong, is being credited with the massive success of this summer’s Asian Counseling and Referral Food Bank (ACRS) food drive. $312,000 […]
After ‘Pokemon Go’ players knock on his door, man files suit
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A New Jersey man is going to federal court to keep “Pokemon Go” players off his lawn. Jeffrey Marder, of West Orange, says strangers began lingering […]
George Takei calls Donald Trump to task, in Spanish
By Lynn Elber AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — George Takei is speaking out against GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump, and he’s doing it in Spanish. In an English-subtitled […]
San Francisco Chinatown gang leader gets life in prison
By Sudhin Thanawala Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A dapper San Francisco Chinatown gangster known as “Shrimp Boy” whose conviction on murder and racketeering charges was part of a […]
Chinese team says it found evidence of mythical great flood
By Gerry Shih Associated Press BEIJING (AP) — A great flood at the dawn of Chinese civilization was said to have swept away settlements, the water rising so high that […]
Cool treats — Your guide to cooling off with Asian cold drinks
The weather is warmer, you have a day to spend in the International District (ID), and you need to stay cool. Who needs air conditioning when you can have a cold drink? Your schedule is covered with some of our favorite cold drink suggestions.
Ichiro Suzuki gets 3,000th career hit, Marlins beat Rockies
Ichiro Suzuki defined his career with speed and sharp hits. It was only fitting he flashed both in his historic moment.
More than just a ‘cool cop,’ Bellevue police officer reaches out to the community
Officer Craig Hanaumi has a “bucket list” of things he has done in his Bellevue Police Officer uniform as a form of outreach.
Recap of the Democratic National Convention
By David Chan Special to the Northwest Asian Weekly Editor’s note: The following represents the thoughts of a fire commissioner from Snohomish County, a one-time delegate for Bernie Sanders, and […]
Letter in support of Asian American Studies at UW
The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs and numerous Asian Pacific American community leaders from across the state sent the letter below to University of Washington (UW) President […]