To better reflect Washington’s fast-growing Asian American student population, the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) and the Department of Health will begin collecting disaggregated data on Asian American […]
North Korea’s nuclear tests and PRC’s responses
By Robert H. Kim Professor Emeritus, Western Washington University In spite of repeated warnings and sanctions imposed on North Korea by the United Nations, North Korea carried out its fifth […]
Asian Americans: Technology & Innovation — Visionary Award Gala
Since 1997, the Northwest Asian Weekly has recognized individuals who have not only exemplified greatness in their work but who are also forward-thinking innovators. We celebrate visionaries and pioneers. For […]
Asian Americans honored for their role in tech and innovation
By Ruth Bayang Northwest Asian Weekly Ten Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Americans in the Greater Seattle Area were honored as “visionaries” by the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation on Oct. […]
ID residents express dissatisfaction over homeless encampments ordinance
By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Chinese community members gathered at Chong Wa Benevolent Association in Seattle’s Chinatown on Tuesday, Oct. 11 to not only voice concerns about proposed legislation […]
Federal arrest warrant issued for Zhao, Bellingham business owner
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington in Seattle issued an arrest warrant on Oct. 5 against Zhao “Jenny” Zeng Hong, owner […]
Dental, vision, and medical services offered for free
People in need of dental, medical, and vision services may receive them free of charge at the largest free health clinic ever organized in the state of Washington. Now in […]
EDITORIAL: Shame on you Susan
Mouths nationwide were agape on Oct. 7 when a video surfaced of Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump making lewd comments about women, bragging about kissing, groping, and attempting to have […]
New API Chaya leadership
Joanne Alcantara is the new executive director at API Chaya. A Chinese and Filipino immigrant, Joanne was born in the Philippines during martial law and moved to Seattle to escape […]
Chin farewell
Over 300 people gathered on Sept. 13 at China Harbor restaurant, to say farewell to Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) Director General Andy Chin. Chin spent four years in […]