Census

Washington state sees big increase in Asian population

September 27, 2023 By Admin

New data from the 2020 Census finds that Washington state has become a top choice for many Asian groups.

Mineta joins fight to challenge citizenship question on Census

July 19, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Four Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II asked a New York federal district court on July 10 to prevent the government from including a […]

Immigrant students helping others like them

December 6, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Erin Grace AP Wire Service OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Inside the tiny Benson apartment, in a kitchen filled with boxes of donations, stood two teenagers washing dishes.

COMMENTARY: Are you saving enough? Survey shows Seattleites not saving for a rainy day

September 26, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Kashi Yoshikawa Investment Strategist, Wells Fargo Private Bank It wasn’t surprising to learn that although many Seattle-area adults believe they are in good shape on immediate financial needs (paying […]

Council member supports redistricting of Seattle — O’Brien believes new change emphasizes community

July 17, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly The Seattle City Council could face radical change in leadership under a new redristricting plan set in place by voters. Starting in 2015, Seattle […]

EDITORIAL: Celebrate your awesome, Asian heritage

May 1, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time for celebrations and festivities throughout the United States.

White House increases outreach to limited English speakers

February 15, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Last month, the White House Office of Public Engagement and White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (WHIAAPI) convened a daylong summit for federal agencies to discuss how […]

Scholarship deadline approaching at SSCC

August 16, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Asian & Pacific Islander American Fund (AAIASF) recently announced that they will be awarding $2,500 scholarships to students from 10 schools across the country, including South Seattle Community College, […]

Marrying two worlds — Interracial couples on love and wedding planning

August 16, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Ninette Cheng Northwest Asian Weekly In 2012, one out of 10 marriages in the United States were between couples of two different races, according to the U.S.

The Rainier Valley — a neighborhood continually in flux

August 15, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Zachariah Bryan Northwest Asian Weekly The heart and soul of Rainier Valley can be summed up by the mural on the Darigold plant just outside of Columbia City.