By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly “Way back in high school, I had already decided that I would live in Japan one day. It wasn’t enough to simply vacation there, […]
Board games inspired by Asia
It’s a warm April evening, and a group of friends have gathered for the Harvest Festival. They take turns placing floating lights upon the surface of a placid lake, collecting lanterns of various shapes, and making dedications in exchange for honor.
Amazing amateurs sail around the world in yacht race
Earlier this month, Seattle served as one of the stops in a race around the world.
No, it wasn’t a reality television show, though the voyage was truly amazing.
In the sixth leg of this eight-leg voyage around the globe, crews left the sailing city of Qingdao, China on March 20. The crews crossed the Pacific Ocean and began docking into Seattle April 15.
Seattle woman missing in Mexico
Jenny Chen, 26, is missing after leaving the city of Oaxaca, Mexico for Cancún, where she was supposed to meet up with her husband, Jonathan Reinhard of Seattle.
Japan’s Mitsubishi Motors finds falsified fuel mileage tests
TOKYO (AP) — Mitsubishi Motors Corp., the Japanese automaker tarnished by a massive recall cover-up 15 years ago, owned up to another scandal April 20, saying employees had intentionally falsified fuel mileage data for several vehicle models.
BLOG: Why I love lucky bamboos
Asian cultures believe lucky bamboos can bring prosperity. However, I have these cute plants in my home for more important purposes.
EDITORIAL: In Tubman we trust
A woman — specifically Harriet Tubman — will replace President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced on April 20. That news was celebrated by […]
Letter to Seattle’s mayor about public safety concerns in Chinatown-International District
Dear Mayor Murray, The International District Chinatown is the oldest existing ethnic neighborhood left in Seattle. Working with property owners, business owners, district employees, and most importantly, neighborhood residents, our […]
3 Washington state students win trip to visit pandas in China
Jennifer Chun from Alki Middle School was one of three Washington students announced as finalists for a new logo contest by the Washington State Panda Foundation. Annika Carlson from […]
Vietnamese immigrant helps Walkinshaw campaign
My Tam H. Nguyen is the policy director and strategic adviser for Brady Piñero Walkinshaw, as he looks to win the seat vacated by Congressman Jim McDermott. Nguyen is […]