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Vision for new ‘parklet’ unveiled in Chinatown

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The Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA) has announced plans for a Chinatown-ID parklet program in 2014. Neighborhood community leaders are launching a Kickstarter fundraising campaign to build a public […]

Christmas Eve fire in Chinatown

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By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The cause of the Christmas Eve fire in the International District has been classified as “undetermined,” according to the Seattle Fire Department. Crews responded to […]

The Top 10 Stories of the Year — table of contents

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As we ring in the New Year, we usher out the old with a look back at the top 10 news stories of 2013. From parking to parks, achievers, criminals, and matters of race, here are the people and issues that delivered substantial impacts to the Asian American and Pacific Island communities locally, regionally, and sometimes nationally and internationally.

Welcoming waves enhance freeway columns

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By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly The strip of 30 columns under the I-5 overpass on South King Street has undergone a makeover in a bid to transform and revitalize […]

BLOG: Santa’s list of heartwarming stories

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By Assunta Ng The other night, I dreamed about Santa Claus delivering presents to kids in the International District. I rushed to him, waiting for my turn. Santa took a […]

President Obama talks about immigration reform

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By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly During President Obama’s speech at the Betty Ong Chinese Recreation Center in San Francisco’s Chinatown on Monday, Nov. 25, he announced an agreement between the […]

EDITORIAL: Visit the I.D., Mr. President!

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On Sunday, Nov. 24, President Obama flew into Seattle, and the big news focused on the traffic disruptions and the amazing cost of tickets to his private fundraising events in […]

New Jamie Ford novel explores Depression-era Chinatown

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By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly Jamie Ford grew up in the Seattle area and his first novel, “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet,” won several awards and […]

Young people against the world — Book Recommendations

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By Samantha Pak Northwest Asian Weekly Angel de la Luna and the 5th Glorious Mystery By M. Evelina Galang Coffee House Press, 2013 Angel de la Luna’s life begins to […]

Top Contributor: Chinese Information and Service Center helps families start new lives

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By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly “Families” and “family” are more than just words at one South Seattle agency. They are values, ones that include people who come from countries […]