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Cheers, jeers, and a lawsuit for Seattle’s $15 wage

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By Sue Misao Northwest Asian Weekly The Seattle Restaurant Alliance called it “disappointing,” City Councilmember Kshama Sawant called it a “historic victory,” the immigrant-rights group OneAmerica said it was “a […]

SIFF coming to a close

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By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly This is the final weekend of the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). Here are three preview picks for Asian films showing as the festival […]

Life in a country away from home

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By Samantha Pak Northwest Asian Weekly Sisters Written by Amy Laizans, Illustrated by Sophie ScahillLittle Steps Publishing, 2013 Jane and her best friend are like most other kids their age […]

Nonpermanent residents — Part 1 of a three-part series on Cambodian men who are facing deportation for crimes committed when young

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By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly “I burglarized a gas station. I was young, naïve. I just — wasn’t thinking,” said Ram Son, a Cambodian man who lives in South […]

SIFF brings mystery and intrigue

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By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), running through June 8, brings more fascinating Asian films to town, many of them not available for viewing […]

Sur brings ‘ohana’ to Carnation festival

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By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly In Hawaii, the concept of family emphasizes the importance of community, cultural ties, and remembering one another. Known as the word “ohana” in the […]

Art of origami on display

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By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Elegantly folded animals, pentagonal prisms, and architectural creations line the halls at “Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami,” the latest exhibition to debut […]

Cherry trees from Japan to grace UW campus

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By Walker Orenstein Northwest Asian Weekly Every spring, the quad on the University of Washington (UW) campus transforms from a peaceful green space to a bustling habitat for hundreds of […]