Canlis announced on May 3 that it has hired chef Aisha Ibrahim to lead its kitchen. Born in the Philippines, Ibrahim becomes the first woman—and woman of color—and the seventh chef to lead Canlis, replacing James Beard Award-winning chef Brady Williams who will open his own restaurant later this year. The Canlis brothers flew Ibrahim, […]
Tana Lin nominated to District Court judgeship
President Joe Biden announced his intent on April 29 to nominate Tana Lin to the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. Lin has worked at Keller Rohrback LLP since 2004—her practice has focused on representing employees and shareholders in consumer and antitrust litigation. Previously, Lin was an attorney with the U.S. […]
Heritage month kickoff
Olympia Symphony Orchestra (OSO) kicked off its celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a free concert on May 3. The event included a panel discussion on the topic of AAPI Hate with OSO Executive Director and Board Chair Jennifer Hermann, as well as two performing artists, pianist Angie Zhang and mezzo soprano Miya […]
O’Connell accepted in NWWS virtual exhibition
Seattle artist Patsy Surh O’Connell is one of 70 artists accepted in the Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS) Virtual Online Waterworks Unlimited Exhibition. The annual membership show runs through June 30. No ticket is required for the online show. To view the exhibition, go to nwws.org. O’Connell’s painting, May Award, was among 422 entries from artists […]
Seko republished first book
Joan Seko has republished her first book in the Wither’s Series and is offering the e-book for free for Mother’s Day between May 8–10. The book is described as a “Victorian romance fiction novel about Lady Dahlia and her ‘knight and shining armor.’” Go to amazon.com/dp/B093YTDRMZ to download a free copy.
Washington state COVID news, updates, resources and services: Immigrants & Refugees’ services
This is a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) information guide for immigrants who want to know more about how the issue of public charge might affect their ability to access healthcare and other services during this COVID-19 outbreak. The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs will continue updating this site as developments occur. 1. I suspect […]
BLOG: Happy Mother’s Day: Long live “crazy” moms!
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Toshiko Hasegawa and I have something in common, even though we are from two different generations. We are both “crazy moms” perhaps! A few months after Hasegawa gave birth to a baby girl, she declared she was running for office. Hasegawa, executive director of Washington State Commission for Asian […]
Swimming to Hong Kong: A bold Chinese refugee looks back
By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Of all the methods used by dissidents to escape mainland China and enter Hong Kong, swimming the distance is quite possibly the most dangerous. But Kent Wong, a retired anesthesiologist living near Seattle, attempted that swim twice, sharing his life, and his hope, with a group of such brave […]
EDITORIAL: It’s AAPI Heritage Month — What can you do
The month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and it is even more notable now—after more than a year in which the AAPI community has experienced a rise in racist attacks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In and around Seattle, and virtually, there are many ways you can celebrate and support […]
COMMENTARY: The fight against anti-Asian hate must include fighting economic racism
By Shomya Tripathy For Northwest Asian Weekly This past year, the Asian community has experienced a heightened level of racism, violence, and harassment. As a result, community members are rightfully fearful of the physical violence they might encounter on the street, at the workplace, or in their homes. As we honor victims and survivors of […]
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