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JACL statement on Emilie Grace Olsen’s suicide

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By Japanese American Citizens League The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is deeply troubled by the circumstances and investigation surrounding the tragic death of Emilie Grace Olsen, a Chinese American […]

Nan-Hui Jo’s trials and tribulations — Conviction lowered, but still a possibility of deportation

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By Jenn Fang Northwest Asian Weekly On April 28, the judge in Nan-Hui Jo’s child abduction case rejected the motion to dismiss the guilty verdict against her, and sentenced Jo […]

EDITORIAL: Spring cleaning

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There is a bit of spring in our step here at the Northwest Asian Weekly. Looking over the past few months, there are many things the Asian American community in […]

Boundless Steps Ahead — An internship with the Southeast Asian Education Coalition opened doors

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By Sam Le Northwest Asian Weekly As a closing of one chapter, an adventurous and thrilling internship with the Southeast Asian Education (SEAeD) Coalition nears its end, I was asked […]

A birthday salute to an Asian American hero — Gordon Hirabayashi, An American Freedom Fighter

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By Maria Batayola and Gary Iwamoto Northwest Asian Weekly We always wanted to have heroes and she-roes who look like us to be inspiration not only for us but also […]

EDITORIAL: Tough competition but good news for the Asian American community – Two API candidates running for Clark’s City Council seat

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Two qualified Asian Pacific Islander candidates will be running for Sally Clark’s recently vacated position on City Council. Clark’s last day was April 13 to serve in her new position […]

Facing deportation — Hearing begins for Korean American adoptee & abuse survivor Adam Crapser

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By Jenn Fang Northwest Asian Weekly After a month of increasing social media outrage over the plight of Adam Crapser, the Korean American adoptee and abuse survivor appeared in a […]

Supporting student and workplace diversity — Seattle Colleges gets acclaim

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By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly The Seattle Colleges recently received the American Association of Community Colleges award for national equity. The Seattle Colleges system has impressive numbers when it […]