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NWAW at SIFF this week: the inspirational and the sad

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Half Jewish, half Maori director Taika Waititi created a sensation in 2007 with “Eagle vs. Shark,” a romantic comedy with a decidedly New Zealand twist.

Blog: Why can’t Asian Americans speak their native tongue?

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A child can be bilingual if the parents speak both Asian and English languages at home. But there are unusual circumstances.

China media says human rights pressure from U.S. will fail

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BEIJING (AP) — China will never allow the United States to dictate political reforms and any American pressure over human rights will torpedo talks on such issues

‘Sex in Seattle’ nears its end with the penultimate episode

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Kathy Hsieh’s writing career began in the ninth grade when her language arts teacher asked students to write a script for a class assignment. Hsieh wrote a comedic retelling

Filipino TV show goes off air due to forcing crying child to dance like stripper

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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines’ most popular TV game show was pulled off the air last Monday amid a public uproar over the host letting a crying 6-year-old boy

Too many eligible Asians fail to apply for citizenship

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After 14 years in the United States, Jenny Yang, who came from Korea, finally attained citizenship. Soon after her citizenship ceremony in

Diversity makes a difference — Part 6

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Northwest Asian Weekly’s Diversity Makes a Difference scholarship program celebrates young people who are committed to reaching