By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Did you know that one of the best chess players in the world is American? Japanese American Hikaru Nakamura is known as a chess […]
Toyota of Kirkland facing racial discrimination charges
By Minal Singh Northwest Asian Weekly Ruhul Kayshel in Kirkland, is suing a former employer for discriminatory practices at Toyota of Kirkland. Kayshel , who is of Indian descent, is […]
Seattle celebrates Holi with culture and colors — Over 3800 attended and it raised a whopping $33,000 for charity!
By Upasana Kone Northwest Asian Weekly Nothing brings out the vibrancy of India like the festival of Holi. The festival represents India in its true sense, representing its colorful culture […]
BLOG: What a week for entertainment and politics!
Not the usual Chamber’s dinner So what was unusual? Mayor Ed Murray, who declared he’s a sheep, spoke briefly at the Greater Chinese Chamber of Commerce’s Lunar New Year […]
EDITORIAL: Yes, there is Asian homelessness
Why do we not address the homeless Asian community more? Yes, it is actually a problem. And it is also especially ignored when it comes to the female Asian population. […]
PICTORIAL: Everyone is a winner Costumes and crackers — Costumes and crackers
The Northwest Asian Weekly’s annual children costume contest was a huge success. According to the Seattle Police Department, there were approximately 15,000 people in attendance for the Lunar New Year […]
Fists & Fury — Martial arts festival comes to the Cinerama
By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly The Seattle Cinerama Theater, owned and operated by Paul Allen, presents its first-ever martial arts film festival, “Fists & Fury,” from February 27 to […]
A-pop! Notes on the Oscars… — And more TV shows featuring Asian Americans
By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Happy February! Between the Academy Awards to the launch of America’s first all-Asian starring cast on TV since the 90s, this month has been […]
COMMENTARY: Diversity — Branching out
By Warisha Soomro Tesla STEM High School I hail from a region where an individual’s world is centered on the people they associate with daily and the screen that keeps […]
Doane running for Bar Association Board of Governors
James Doane is running for the Washington State Bar Association Board of Governors position in District 7-S. Doane has been Corporate Counsel at Costco Wholesale for 10 years, following more […]