By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill. In this month’s edition, learn about the Huskies heading to China, the rebirth of Jeremy Lin […]
2014: A year of highs and lows for Chinatown and the Asian American community
Was the Year of the Horse that disastrous for the Asian community? Or are there valuable lessons we can draw to prepare for a better year?
Locke and Lee reunite at high school event
On May 15, more than 150 Franklin High School alumni, family, staff, students, and former U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke gathered at the Mount Baker Community Club to induct […]
Vera Ing leaves lasting legacy
“For many of us, Vera was like a mother…she had a great heart and always saw kindness in people. Our community lost a great friend and a beautiful person.” […]
BLOG: Sawant vs. Murray and City Council
By Assunta Ng Newly elected Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant gave a fiery speech, overshadowing other City Council members’ swearing in at City Hall last Monday. A Socialist, Sawant […]
BLOG: Ambassador Locke amused by rumors
By Assunta Ng The Chinese media have been stirring up all kinds of rumors since U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke announced his resignation. First they claimed that he resigned […]
BLOG: Hong Kong continues to amaze me…
By Assunta Ng I left Hong Kong more than four decades ago. Each time I return to my hometown, it continues to surprise me with innovations. Seattle can learn from […]
BLOG: Why tiger moms fail to raise leaders — 9 ways to develop confidence in kids (Part II)
By Assunta Ng “Believe you can succeed and you will.” — David Schwartz, author of “The Magic of Thinking Big” Tiger parents’ motto, “Because I said so,” no longer works […]
Locke: Trade with China would boost state
By Wen Liu contextChina Washington state exports to China have grown faster than the rest of the country, totaling
Columbia Pacific opens senior care facility in Beijing
Seattle-based Columbia Pacific opened a 60,000-square-foot senior living facility in Beijing on Aug. 21.