The Asian Pacific Islander American Association of Colleges and Universities (APIACU) launched on June 27 to help address the complex set of social realities facing students in the underrepresented and […]
Rolling Stone finalist Carly Calbero showcases big voice on the streets of Seattle
By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Standing on “the bridge” at Pike Place Market — the Desimone bridge suspended over Western Avenue in downtown Seattle and home to the Market’s […]
Chinatown Seafair parade — Dancers, princesses, and a queen
On July 24, the annual Chinatown Seafair Parade, a sanctioned Seafair event, featured lion and dragon dances, martial arts, the Seattle Chinese Girls Drill Team, and other local community groups […]
June 29: Local APIs raise $4,000 for McDermott’s re-election
Local community members gathered together at the Four Seas Restaurant in the International District to raise money.
July 5: Gov. Gregoire appoints four to CAPAA
Gov. Chris Gregoire has appointed four individuals to the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. Lisa Dickinson resides in Spokane. She is the owner of the Dickinson Law Firm, PLLC, […]
June 23–24: Fourth Annual Chinese Remembering Conference held in Lewiston
The Fourth Annual Chinese Remembering Conference was held at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston. The event remembered the nearly three dozen Chinese gold miners massacred on the Oregon side of Hells […]
June 18: Walk for Rice raises more than $160,000 for ACRS food bank
About 600 people braved the rain and cold weather to attend Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)’s 21st Annual Walk for Rice at Seward Park. To accommodate demand, ACRS set […]
CAPAC members denounce explosion of anti-Chinese rhetoric in campaign ads
On June 23, the 29th anniversary of the racially motivated murder of Vincent Chin, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) spoke out against a growing trend of anti-Chinese […]
Defining Thai America — Locals connect with Thai culture
By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly Every Sunday, Supakit (Duke) Bhuphaibool goes to Thai temple for Thai language classes. There is only one non-Thai person in attendance. But, few Thai […]
Turning the tide — Pacific Islanders discuss what it takes to bridge the achievement gap
By Evangeline Cafe Northwest Asian Weekly Elenoa Napau is excited to finally enroll as a freshman at Interlake High School this fall. The American-born Fijian has her eyes set on […]
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