International District

VIDEO: NWAW’s fashion contest entries shown on KING 5, results to be announced Sunday

July 20, 2012 By Admin

In honor of our 30th anniversary, we decided to organize an eco-friendly fashion show this year. We wanted for our readers to make beautiful things out of our newspapers after they’ve […]

Tweet from McKenna policy aide draws protest in International District

July 19, 2012 By Admin

By Tiffany Ran Northwest Asian Weekly The area around Rob McKenna’s campaign office in the International District was quiet around

Dragon Fest brings $2 Happiness Hour and beer garden to the International District

July 13, 2012 By Admin

This year’s Dragon Fest will include a traditional Japanese beer garden on Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. in the parking lot at […]

My list of irresistible snacks

July 13, 2012 By Admin

By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly The best advice I can give to keep your weight down is to treat yourself while eating small portions. I’m lucky to be in […]

COMMENTARY: The arena in Sodo, yes or no?

July 6, 2012 By Admin

By Bob Santos FOR NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Chris Hansen, a wealthy guy who earns his living moving other people’s money around, seems extra rich right now. He wants to build […]

ArtPlace grant funds restoration of Japantown’s Higo Garden

June 29, 2012 By Admin

The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience aims to reactivate the Higo Garden in

ACLF and WAPI partner to create youth community lounge in International District

June 11, 2012 By Admin

The Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation (ACLF) and WAPI Community Services will partner to create a safe community lounge for youth in the International District. The lounge will provide […]

BLOG: Electricity is the business lifeline

June 8, 2012 By Admin

By Assunta Ng It looked as though the businesses that will stay open in the International District during the scheduled 20-hour power outage by Seattle City Light (SCL) on Wednesday […]

BLOG: Remembering the Tiananmen Square Massacre

June 8, 2012 By Admin

By Assunta Ng “[The Chinese officials] have guns, but we have guts,” said the student leader who led the Seattle protest against the 1989 Chinese government crackdown on students in […]

BLOG: Jay Inslee in the ID

June 1, 2012 By Admin

By Assunta Ng Democrat gubernatorial candidate Jay Inslee, a former congressman, invited me to chat with him at the Panama Hotel recently. Inslee and Organizing for America opened their office […]