U.S. immigrants and workers took to the streets for the May 1st Immigrant and Worker Rights Rally and March, urging President Barack Obama to develop immigration reform policies.
Japanese Americans plan WWII memorial in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — Fundraising has begun for a memorial wall in Seattle to honor Japanese Americans who were interned or served in the military during World War II.
Women of Color Empowered Luncheon honors local activists
By Evangeline Cafe Northwest Asian Weekly Civic activism has changed the course of history many times, from ending segregation to granting women’s suffrage to expanding gay rights. The collective action […]
Wing Luke contractors honored
Associated Builders and Contractors of Western Washington (ABC) honored 15 outstanding projects with its 2009 Excellence in Construction Awards. Marpac Construction, which worked on the Wing Luke Asian Museum’s new location, was one of the organizations recognized.
Dearborn project dead
Due to the current recession, there will no longer be a new building for Seattle Goodwill.
East ID launches bilingual block watch
A coalition of South Weller St., Chinatown, and municipal organizations is launching a bilingual block watch sign campaign on the east side of the International District. The signs will feature […]
Chain Salons? No thanks — Asian go to specialty salons to style their tresses
By Ryan Pangilinan NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Whether it’s a carefully disheveled thick mane or a sleeker, longer style, Asian hair has evolved into a unique cultural force. Across the United […]
“Hammer Man” surrenders to SWAT team
A man has surrendered to members of the Seattle Police SWAT team after a nine-hour standoff.
NWAW Editorial: Let’s make our ID more visible in 2009
We know it’s easy to let generic New Year’s resolutions fall by the wayside, but this resolution is no diet plan or get-rich scheme …
Miss Chinatown tries to break into Hong Kong
Ni Jiang made Seattle proud when she captured the national title of Miss Chinatown Queen in 2008.