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 Democrat representing the 9th congressional district since 1997. His father was a ramp serviceman for United Airlines and died when Smith was 19. His mother […]
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 truly in awe of the impact [Assunta] and the Northwest Asian Weekly have had on so many lives, including my own. My sincere congratulations on […]
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 to provide an educational opportunity for candidates and initiatives to interact directly with AAPI community members. Candidates answered questions about how they will serve our […]
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 plans—not discussing fears and intricacies of the possibility of deportation. Choi’s situation is complicated. She moved to the United States from South Korea when she […]
EDITORIAL: Yes, we endorse…
And whether you agree with us or not, you should vote. But just in case you want to know this paper’s opinion when it comes to voting, here are our recommendations and a rundown, based on our ballot: INITIATIVES & ADVISORY Initiative 1351: This would allocate funds to reduce class size and increase staff size […]
Bellevue hosts Fu Dog installation ceremony
Bellevue hosted an installation ceremony on July 29, celebrating the sister city relationship between Bellevue and Hualien, Taiwan. Over 200 people attended the event.The ceremony was attended by multiple dignitaries, including Rep. Adam Smith, Bellevue Mayor Conrad Lee, multiple Bellevue City Councilmembers, Hualien First Lady Zhang Mei-Hui, and numerous business and government leaders from Taiwan. […]
Community remembers the life of Kip Tokuda
The Seattle community celebrated the life of Kip Tokuda at Tokuda’s public memorial on July 21 at the University of Washington. Over 800 people attended, with reflections presented by Gov. Jay Inslee, Mayor Mike McGinn, Jill Nishi, King County Exec. Dow Constantine, Betsy Wells, Laurie Lippold, Lori Matsukawa, State Rep. Eric Pettigrew, and Dale Minami. […]
New China Counsel General visits Seattle
China’s new counsel general headquartered in San Francisco, Yuan Nansheng, visited Seattle in late May, making his first round of diplomatic visits since he assumed the position on April 5.
Northwest Asian Weekly Endorses…
Both gubernatorial candidates have heavily courted the Asian and Asian Pacific community’s support this year. They
HISTORIC NEWS: Al Gore stumps for Locke, others
By Deni Luna NORTHWEST Asian Weekly Originally Printed Nov. 2, 1996 Vice President Al Gore came to Seattle to campaign for Democratic candidates in an enthusiastic rally at Pier 48 Monday afternoon. “Washington state, more than any other state, has the chance to call Newt Gingrich’s bluff,” Gore said. He was referring to reports that […]