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Chinatown CCTV project at a standstill — Organizers need someone to take ownership

January 2, 2020 By Admin

By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Nora Chan broke down in tears as she spoke of an ambitious project she kicked off a year ago. “When I think of the […]

BLOG: The best and worst of 2019 – Part 1

January 2, 2020 By Admin

Let‘s start with the worst of 2019. I save the “best” for last, like having dessert to complete a meal. This will help us to focus on more positive news of 2019, and feel hopeful in the New Year.

EDITORIAL: All white debate?

January 2, 2020 By Admin

Andrew Yang had an idea for how the Democratic National Committee (DNC) can increase diversity at the next presidential debate. But he was shot down! As you’ll recall, he was […]

Maia Shibutani has cancerous tumor removed

December 30, 2019 By Admin

Olympic skater Maia Shibutani learned that a tumor she had removed on Dec. 14 was cancerous, according to a post on her Instagram account. “(SDH)-deficient renal cell carcinoma. This wasn’t […]

Poke to the Max at Sea-Tac Airport

December 30, 2019 By Admin

Sea-Tac Airport announced on Dec. 16 that Poke to the Max opened on D Concourse. Poke to the Max is a joint venture between celebrity Chef Sam Choy and local […]

AALD sends state legislators to Japan

December 30, 2019 By Admin

Six state-elected legislators from diverse Asian American backgrounds and regions recently traveled to Japan as part of the 2019 Asian American Leadership Delegation (AALD) program. From Dec. 7 to 14, […]

Holiday caroling at Kin On

December 30, 2019 By Admin

The Seattle Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) joined MulvannyG2 Architecture for a holiday event at Kin On Health Care Center on Dec. 20. They formed […]

Woman gets 10 months for Chinese maternity tourism scheme

December 30, 2019 By Admin

By AMY TAXIN Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A Chinese woman was sentenced to 10 months in prison on Dec. 16 for running a business that helped pregnant […]

Invasive Asian giant hornet found in Washington state

December 30, 2019 By Admin

SEATTLE (AP) — Officials are warning about the Asian giant hornet, a new invasive species found in Washington state that can pack a powerful sting and be a threat to […]

Chinese national arrested for illegally entering Mar-a-Lago

December 30, 2019 By Admin

By TERRY SPENCER Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Chinese national trespassed at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club on Dec. 18 and was arrested when she refused to […]