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PICTORIAL: Gary Tang’s “Express Yourself” fashion show

January 4, 2019 By Admin

Fashion reigned at the ACRS Holiday Party earlier this month, where staff modeled Gary Tang creations. Photos by Tam Vo

Get ready for Seattle Squeeze

January 3, 2019 By Admin

By StaffNORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) will permanently close the Alaskan Way Viaduct on Jan. 11, and the new SR 99 tunnel is scheduled to […]

Van strikes pedestrians in downtown Tokyo — Eight injured in possible vehicle attack

January 3, 2019 By Admin

By YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A minivan slammed into pedestrians early on Jan. 1 on a street where people had gathered for New Year’s festivities in downtown […]

Bellevue’s advisory councils help build community relations with law enforcement

January 3, 2019 By Admin

By Aremi MacDonaldNORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “We want to create a non-threatening environment,” said Bellevue Police spokesperson Seth Tyler. With recent high profile incidents involving local law enforcement and people of […]

The ID/Chinatown library is small, but rich in resources and culture

January 3, 2019 By Admin

By Nina HuangNorthwest Asian Weekly Not only is the International District/Chinatown Library Branch (IDC) a gathering space for community members to borrow educational materials and read, it is a special […]

New president and VP at Keiro NW board

December 31, 2018 By Admin

Keiro Northwest announced on Dec. 14 that Tomio Moriguchi, former CEO of Uwajimaya and co-founder of Keiro Northwest, accepted the position of board president. Outgoing Board President Frank Fukui said, […]

Mayor Durkan nominates Mariko Lockhart

December 31, 2018 By Admin

Mayor Jenny Durkan announced on Dec. 19 she is nominating Seattle Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Interim Director Mariko Lockhart to a permanent position, pending confirmation by the City Council. […]

ACRS music video

December 31, 2018 By Admin

Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) released its very first music video about the agency in November. The original song “The First One There,” performed by AAPI musicians Daniel Pak […]

85°C Bakery in ID holds soft opening

December 31, 2018 By Admin

85°C Bakery Cafe held a soft opening at its new store at 5th Avenue and Jackson Street beginning the last week of December. The chain, which has more than 1,000 […]