There have been numerous calls for Seattle Mayor Murray to step down in the aftermath of documents uncovered by the Seattle Times on July 16, detailing an Oregon caseworker’s report […]
BLOG: Murray’s China trip stirs up controversy
By Assunta Ng Mayor Ed Murray and his husband Michael Shiosaki got married immediately after the same-sex marriage law was legalized in Washington state in 2012. The couple has been […]
The 2016 Tomodachi Luncheon
The 2016 Tomodachi Luncheon on March 24 honored former Secretary of Transportation Norm Mineta and the Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation. In his speech, Mineta, who served in the U.S. House of […]
PICTORIAL: Chinatown Seafair Parade engages neighborhood and visitors
By Jamie Sun Northwest Asian Weekly People from all over Seattle gathered in the International District July 20 to watch the annual Chinatown Seafair Parade. During the parade, police officers […]
Notables march in Seattle Pride Parade
Justice Mary Yu was the special guest at the 2014 Seattle Pride Parade on June 29. She rode
First Gentleman fine with nickname, role — Mayor’s husband looks to reach out to API community
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Some of his younger relatives would like him to be called “The First Dude.”
BLOG: Sawant vs. Murray and City Council
By Assunta Ng Newly elected Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant gave a fiery speech, overshadowing other City Council members’ swearing in at City Hall last Monday. A Socialist, Sawant […]
Michael Shiosaki, State Sen. Ed Murray marry
Seattle Parks Director of Planning Michael Shiosaki and State Sen. and Mayoral Candidate Ed Murray married on Aug. 10 at St. Mark’s Cathedral on Capitol Hill before a crowd of […]
PICTORIAL: The Chinatown Seafair Parade
Photos by George Liu & Assunta Ng/NWAW
PICTORIAL: A Night with the Wing
The Wing Luke hosted their annual dinner and auction on Saturday, March 23, raising over $315,000 for their educational and public programs. Over 500 people attended the event, which was […]