Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) will benefit from more than $1 million in funding aimed at improving public safety.
Jayapal, Smith introduce bill to reform immigration detention
Congress members Pramila Jayapal and Adam Smith introduced the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act earlier this month to impose oversight on immigration detention and protect detainees’ civil and human rights.
Kshama Sawant announces Congressional run
Former Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant has filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to run for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington’s 9th Congressional District—a seat currently held by Democrat Adam Smith.
Trump tariffs threaten more than just small businesses, WA’s Rep. Smith says
It’s been months since President Donald Trump imposed initial and “reciprocal” tariffs on goods coming from and going to other countries.
(Editorial) Northwest Asian Weekly Endorsement Board Recommends for the 9th Congressional District: Adam Smith
Congressman Adam Smith: Advancing equality and opportunity for Washington’s 9th District
CISC Renton grand opening
Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC) held a grand opening ceremony on May 19 for its new Renton location.
One on one with Congressman Adam Smith
By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Congressman Adam Smith, born 1965, grew up in SeaTac when it was predominantly white and back when houses cost $15,000 each. Smith is a […]
Northwest Asian Weekly’s 35th anniversary: Let’s hear it from our readers
The only weekly English-edition newspaper serving the Asian community in the state of Washington for 35 years. “Editor, publisher, founder, fundraiser, mother, wife, daughter, mentor and friend. I am […]
API candidate forum
On Oct. 13, several Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations co-hosted a King County API Candidate and Initiatives Forum. Approximately 80 people attended. The goal of the forum was […]
Facing deportation — Jennifer Choi’s hurdles
By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly Sitting across the table from Jennifer (Jenny) Choi feels like sitting with a friend you should be sharing coffee with and discussing upcoming holiday […]