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Hundreds volunteer to escort elderly Asian Americans after violent attacks

February 25, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

Hundreds of volunteers have signed up to support a Northern California organization to escort elderly Asian Americans through their neighborhoods—after a string of attacks against them in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Filed Under: National News, This week's issue Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 9 | FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 5

Tiger Woods seriously injured in California car crash

February 25, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

Tiger Woods was seriously injured on Feb. 23 when his SUV rolled over and ended up on its side in suburban Los Angeles, authorities said.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 9 | FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 5

Attacks on older Asians stoke fear as Lunar New Year begins

February 19, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly Leave a Comment

Police are stepping up their patrols and volunteers are increasing their street presence after several violent attacks on older Asians stoked fear in San Francisco Bay Area Chinatowns and subdued the celebratory mood leading up to Lunar New Year.

Filed Under: National News, This week's issue Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 8 | FEBRUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 26

Racial disparities seen in New York City vaccination rates

February 11, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Black and Latino New York City residents are receiving COVID-19 vaccines at far lower rates than white or Asian New Yorkers, Mayor Bill de Blasio acknowledged on Jan. 31 as he vowed to continue expanding access to the shots in communities that have been ravaged by […]

Filed Under: National News, This week's issue Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 7 | FEBRUARY 13 - FEBRUARY 19

NYC mayoral hopeful Andrew Yang tests positive for COVID-19

February 4, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has tested positive for COVID-19, he announced on Feb. 2. “After testing negative as recently as this weekend, I have taken a positive COVID rapid test,” Yang said on Twitter. “I’m experiencing mild symptoms, but am otherwise feeling well & in good spirits.” The […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 6 | FEBRUARY 6 - FEBRUARY 12

Congressman Ted Lieu led impeachment against Trump

January 21, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Ted Lieu, a member of Congress representing California’s 33rd district, played a key role in the second impeachment of Donald Trump.

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 4 | JANUARY 23 - JANUARY 29

Nathan Chen wins fifth straight US Figure Skating title

January 21, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dick Button has always been the measuring stick for American men figure skaters. And no wonder, with seven straight U.S. titles and two Olympic gold medals. Nathan Chen has leapt into Button territory. Even with an error at the beginning of his free skate, Chen was unbeatable on Jan. 17, winning […]

Filed Under: National News, Sports Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 4 | JANUARY 23 - JANUARY 29

Chao resigns after Capitol riot

January 14, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

WASHINGTON — Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has resigned effective Jan. 11, becoming the highest ranking member of President Donald Trump’s administration to resign in protest after the pro-Trump insurrection at Capitol. In a statement on Jan. 7, Chao, who is married to Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, said the violent attack on the Capitol “has […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 3 | JANUARY 16 - JANUARY 22

Jayapal tests positive for COVID-19

January 14, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

WASHINGTON — “Only hours after President Trump incited a deadly assault on our Capitol, our country, and our democracy, many Republicans still refused to take the bare minimum COVID-19 precaution and simply wear a damn mask in a crowded room during a pandemic—creating a superspreader event on top of a domestic terrorist attack,” said Rep. […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2020, VOL 40 NO 3 | JANUARY 16 - JANUARY 22

‘What else could I do?’ NJ Rep. Kim helps clean up Capitol

January 14, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly

New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim walked amid the mess shortly after voting to certify Joe Biden’s victory over Trump—and felt the weight of the day wearing on him—when something motivated him to clean up the debris.

Filed Under: National News, Feature stories Tagged With: 2021, VOL 40 NO 3 | JANUARY 16 - JANUARY 22

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