By Signe Predmore Northwest Asian Weekly Former Chinese government official Bo Xilai made recent international headlines with his fall from power and his alleged involvement in corruption. However, Cheng Li, […]
Asian traditional arts flourish locally
By Jeffrey Osborn Northwest Asian Weekly The transition to America is difficult for many immigrants and their family members. Many immigrants in the Northwest have brought over treasured traditional arts […]
The long journey home — Part 2 of 2: Indian mother and son find divide after miracle reunion
By Kristen Gelineau The Associated Press KHANDWA, India (AP) — Saroo Brierley pulled up to the train station and stepped out of his car into the chaotic landscape that had […]
New immigration policy excludes Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
News that the Obama administration will offer immunity to illegal immigrants under the age of 30 came as a relief to many, including Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas, […]
Kip Tokuda awarded Order of the Rising Sun award
Last month, former Washington State Representative and former Japanese American Citizens League Seattle Chapter President Kip Tokuda
Puyallup Valley JACL installs newly elected officers
The Puyallup Valley JACL introduced its newly elected officers of 2012 and 2013 and also welcomed new members at its annual dinner. The
NWAW staff earns four SPJ awards
The Western Washington chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) presented its Excellence in Journalism Awards to the staff at Northwest Asian Weekly on May 19 at the Renaissance […]
Filipino Cultural Heritage Society throws successful 26th Pagdiriwang Festival
The Filipino Cultural Heritage Society (FCHSW) presented its 26th Pagdiriwang festival commemorating the anniversary of Philippine
Hmong American women break from traditional roles
By Gosia Wozniacka The Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — In a crowded refugee camp in Thailand, Misty Her often sneaked away to a school house and listened through a […]
Search ends for Japanese climbers after avalanche
By Dan Joling The Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A shallow avalanche on Alaska’s Mount McKinley may not have killed four Japanese climbers, but the slide pushed them into […]