By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Preston Bhang is a pioneer in the city of Seattle. He was the first Korean American firefighter for the Seattle Fire Department. Bhang retired […]
EDITORIAL: Is it possible to love and hate? — The strange case of Jennifer Pan
It is most likely unfathomable to absorb the idea of attempting to kill your parents. However Jennifer Pan, 28, from Toronto acted on the idea. She was tried on attempted […]
Welcome, Dean Tuan!
There was a reception to meet Mia Tuan, the incoming Dean of the College of Education at the University of Washington, July 20 at the Nagomi Teahouse in the International […]
Celebrating community with annual pig roast
On July 17, community members gathered to celebrate the 40th Annual InterIm CDA’s 40th summer pig roast potluck and the Danny Woo Community Garden. Deputy Mayor, Hyeok Kim, poses for […]
Stomach cancer awareness
Korean, Vietnamese, and Cambodian Americans face a hidden disparity often masked by the myth of the “model Asian” that is healthy, prosperous, and doesn’t need any assistance. They belong […]
Ferguson speaks; honoring Wing Luke
Attorney General Bob Ferguson spoke to the International District Rotary Club, explaining duties of the Attorney General’s office. The club which meets weekly, met at the New Hong Kong Restaurant, […]
Philippine leader seeks laws to end rebellion, dynasties
By Jim Gomez Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president asked Congress on Monday to pass a troubled Muslim autonomy bill at the heart of efforts to end […]
As A-bomb survivors age, Japanese pass storytelling to young
By Mari Yamaguchi Associated Press KUNITACHI, Japan (AP) — On a recent weekend, an 84-year-old survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing retraced his movements on a map: the inferno during […]
Ride-hailing service Uber to put $1 billion in India
NEW DELHI (AP) — Ride-hailing service Uber has announced a $1 billion investment for the Indian market for the next nine months as it hopes to expand services and products, […]
LETTER: RE: Contributing in memory of Donnie Chin
At this time of mourning, we deeply that the community and public for the outpouring of love and support for Donnie Chin and IDEC. As the board for the agency […]