Congressman Adam Smith, 9th district, presented Estela Ortega and Frank Irigon, recipients of the Congressman’s 2015 Champions of Justice award. On Mar. 12, over 200 people attended the second annual Taste of the 9th, a community celebration featuring the diverse cultures of the 9th Congressional District at Lakewood Seward Park Community Club. Smith’s event also featured food from […]
BLOG: The largest ‘hum bow’ in Washington state? — It’s found in Pike Place Market
By Assunta Ng Pike Place Market, rated as the most popular farmers market in the United States, has numerous European bakeries, but only
Are Asian Americans immune to becoming overweight?
By Nan Nan Liu Northwest Asian Weekly Asians don’t get fat…right? “Most Asians I encounter are smaller and thinner,” said Rebecca Kelley, a Korean American who is half white. She is the creator of MediocreAthlete.com. “I imagine it’s partly due to genetics and partly their upbringing.”
Support Kin On and get healthy through sports
Kin On will be holding its 4th Annual Kin On Sports Tournament in June and July, which gives an opportunity for the community to get involved and stay active
23 reasons why the ID rocks
People always ask us, ‘Why should we come down to the International District?’ ” Well, we’ve compiled 23 reasons why.
Dim sum made easy: From seasoned veterans to first-timers, there’s a dim sum restaurant in Seattle for everyone
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Dim sum: If you don’t know what it is, you have been missing out on some of the finest delights for your palate. Dim sum means “heart’s delight.” It is a Cantonese-style Chinese lunch with bits of meat, seafood, and vegetables. The dishes are similar in size to appetizers.
June 14: Seattle’s Chinatown raises $166,596 for quake victims
What inspired a wife to be pitted against her husband, a restaurateur to give up jewelry worth $24,000, 30 youths to go door