Lori Matsukawa

Broadcast icon Connie Chung talks about her memoir in Seattle, including an exclusive with the Northwest Asian Weekly

September 30, 2024 By Admin

Chinese American broadcasting trailblazer, Connie Chung, kicked off her “Connie” book tour in New York on Sept. 17th.

Embracing diversity in libraries

July 24, 2024 By Admin

Ever since my children’s book Brave Mrs. Sato was published eight months ago, I’ve spent enjoyable moments reading it to local elementary students.

TV veteran Lori Matsukawa pens ‘Brave Mrs. Sato’ — A tale of heritage and generational wisdom

November 21, 2023 By Admin

For nearly 40 years, she told everyone else’s stories. Now, with a children’s book under her arm, and a memoir to come, retired KING 5 anchor Lori Matsukawa is telling her own story.

Assunta Ng, various AAPI journalists, celebrated at AAJA 2023 Convention

July 24, 2023 By Admin

Northwest Asian Weekly founder and publisher Assunta Ng received the Dr. Suzanne Ahn award at the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) 2023 national convention in Washington, D.C. this past weekend.

Lori Matsukawa book

July 19, 2023 By Admin

A children’s book written by former KING 5 anchor Lori Matsukawa is now available for pre-order.

EDITORIAL: Lori Matsukawa’s legacy

June 6, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Lori Matsukawa has announced she will retire.The pioneer and trailblazer in television news will appear one last time as KING 5 anchor on June 14.

Local TV legend Lori Matsukawa announces retirement from KING 5

May 16, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

KING 5’s beloved anchor of 36 years, Lori Matsukawa, is retiring. She will sign off on June 14 and KING 5 will air a one-hour special on that day, sharing memories, photos, videos, and stories about Matsukawa.

Minami is Kip Tokuda awardee

November 12, 2018 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Civil rights attorney Dale Minami was honored with the Kip Tokuda Award on Nov. 3, from the Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation (ACLF) Northwest. Minami practices in San Francisco […]

Northwest Asian Weekly’s 35th anniversary: Let’s hear it from our readers

November 16, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The only weekly English-edition newspaper serving the Asian community in the state of Washington for 35 years. “Editor, publisher, founder, fundraiser, mother, wife, daughter, mentor and friend. I am […]

MAP Bridging the Gap Breakfast

November 6, 2017 By Northwest Asian Weekly

KING 5 anchor Lori Matsukawa received the Dr. Samuel E. Kelly award at the University of Washington (UW)’s annual MAP Bridging the Gap Breakfast on Oct. 28. Dr. Stephen Sumida […]