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Tessa Hulls takes Pulitzer Prize on her personal project

September 16, 2025 By Admin

Seattle writer and artist Tessa Hulls has had a banner year.

Barnes pledges data-driven, compassionate approach to Chinatown-International District’s crises

September 15, 2025 By Admin

Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) grapples with overlapping crises: violent crime, chronic homelessness, and the constant spread of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Man killed after being hit by semi-truck in CID

September 15, 2025 By Admin

A man died Sunday morning after being hit by a semi-truck in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID), police said.

Alaska Airlines launches nonstop service from Seattle to Seoul

September 12, 2025 By Admin

Alaska Airlines has officially launched its new nonstop route between Seattle and Seoul Incheon.

Asian Verified, Wong approved

September 12, 2025 By Admin

Michael Wong didn’t just want to make funny videos—he set out to chronicle Asian America.

Supreme Court Justice Yu retiring

September 11, 2025 By Admin

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced on Thursday that Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu will retire from the bench at the end of this year.

Fifteen-point plan seeks to revitalize Little Saigon

September 10, 2025 By Admin

Seattle’s Little Saigon, a historic segment of the Chinatown-International District (CID), faces mounting crises of drug-related crimes, public safety threats, and entrenched homelessness that threaten the character of the neighborhood.

ICE holds decorated veteran, legal green card holder at Tacoma detention center—without any criminal charges — Other immigrants allegedly continue to be held for months past court-ordered releases

September 10, 2025 By Admin

“Our son started walking. Took his first ever confident dozen steps,” Melissa Chaudhry told the Northwest Asian Weekly.

UW professor’s new book explores roots of Chinese landscape poetry

September 10, 2025 By Admin

A new book by University of Washington (UW) professor Ping Wang is bringing fresh attention to one of the most influential poets in Chinese literary history.

2025 AMOCAT Arts Award winners announced

September 9, 2025 By Admin

The Tacoma Arts Commission has announced this year’s AMOCAT Arts Award winners and among them is Saiyare Refaei, a Chinese-Iranian artist based in Tacoma.