South Korea’s top court on Thursday, Oct. 26, cleared a scholar of charges of defaming the Korean victims of sexual slavery during Japanese colonial rule, in a contentious book published in 2013.
Mural artists wanted for CID murals, apply by Nov. 30
The CID Small Business Relief Team is seeking mural artists to work with the Chinatown International District (CID) community to design and create murals for different locations in the CID.
5 tips to get ahead of holiday debt
The holiday season is fast approaching, and most people find themselves spending a little – or a lot – more than usual during these festive final months of the year.
Political reductionism a trap for API community
Political reductionism is an unfortunate burden that we all bear in our troubled times.
Filipino American nurses contribute to health outreach program with Puget Sound Fire
“I couldn’t have been happier in joining such a supportive, family-oriented community, where also I can see there’s a difference, and where I can see what happens with my patients,” said Naira Montero.
Japan’s top court strikes down required sterilization surgery to officially change gender
Japan’s Supreme Court on Wednesday, Oct. 25 ruled that a law requiring transgender people to undergo sterilization surgery in order to officially change their gender is unconstitutional, a landmark verdict welcomed by advocates as a sign of growing acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights.
CISC raises over $195,000 at its Evening of Friendship event
CISC held its Evening of Friendship Reception event at the Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) on Saturday, Oct. 14.
Tam vs. Felleman: A clash of visions for the Port of Seattle
The Port of Seattle is unique in the United States.
Northwest Asian Weekly’s 2023 political endorsements
Note: Due to our limited capacity, this endorsement list is not exhaustive and inclusive of all candidates we think are worthy of our vote.
ICHS will open a new Aging in PACE senior care facility in Beacon Hill
International Community Health Services (ICHS) has signed a purchase and sale agreement with Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda) to acquire a 25,000 square-foot space in SCIDpda’s Beacon Pacific Village, formerly known as the “North Lot project” at the foot of the Pacific Medical Center in Seattle’s Beacon Hill neighborhood.