“I think of myself as a human first, rather than as an Asian American.” The 15-year-old helps his parents at their Chinese tea shop in the International District. He was born in Seattle and is a second generation Chinese American.
Toshiko Hasegawa and CAPAA are changing paradigms
When this human bundle of energy walks into a room in the International District, everyone takes notice.
Comcast launches collection for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month
Comcast launched a specially curated content collection on May 1, of Asian American shows, movies, music and podcasts in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The 2,500 […]
Keiro NW nursing home to close
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY SEATTLE — Keiro Northwest announced on May 8 that it is closing several of its programs, citing “significant financial challenges over the last decade, triggered […]
Hong Chhuor helps Seattle Opera tell its stories
In the new Seattle Opera Center, a quote by the Opera’s founder, Glynn Ross, reads in part, “We are not custodians of the old order. We are not curators of establishment art. We must be oriented towards the future…”
Yang Gang visits Seattle
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly The Yang Gang came to Seattle on a sun-filled Friday afternoon at Gas Works Park, as Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang’s campaign visited Seattle. […]
Seattle Public School Superintendent Juneau has sights set on closing educational disparities
On the way to her office, she must pass under the ranked row of photographs — former superintendents. They seem to glower across the lobby of the Seattle School District’s main office, as if unhappy and cognizant of the short tenure each served. Her predecessor served for four years. Many served less. Some only served for one year.
Author Thi Bui reimagines a shared history
An audience of 200 gathered to hear insights from storyteller and author Thi Bui on her graphic novel, “The Best We Could Do.” The event was facilitated by local Seattleite and Vietnamese community member Julie Pham.
Lawsuit alleges Issaquah officers’ use of excessive force led to elderly man’s death — Immigrant’s death was ruled a homicide by King County Medical Examiner’s Office, according to lawsuit.
A lawsuit filed in federal court alleges that a 66-year-old Chinese immigrant man was killed in August 2018 as a result of two Issaquah police officers using excessive force when none was justified.
Making room for business at Seattle’s decision-making table
By Joshua Holland NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY At a time when some Seattle business leaders feel embattled by local government, many have started to ask, is there a seat for them […]
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