Mary Wu gave up her corporate job to pursue her dream of opening up a dog cafe. Earlier this summer, her dream came true.
Áegis of Queen Anne
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly In celebration of Mid-Autumn Festival, Aegis held an open house at its newest facility on Sept. 14. Two-hundred-thirty guests, mostly from the Asian community, […]
Newly elected SeaTac City council member ready for real work to begin
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Peter Kwon has taken over 100 meetings since he became an official member of the SeaTac City Council this past January. A newcomer to […]
IN MEMORY OF: Tek Hong Wong (1921–2016)
Tek Hong Wong, a quiet pioneer in the local Asian Community, passed away on Feb. 5. A dedicated family man, decorated World War II veteran, and Seattle businessman, his legacy […]
Thousands at tai chi event set Guinness world record
The 11th Generation direct-line successor of Chen Family Taiji Chuan Grand Master Chen Zhen Lei’s three disciples of Seattle: Master Yijiao Hong (front left), Master Viola Brumbaugh (front middle), and […]
Shilla love triangle scandal — Prominent Seattle restaurant owner accused of being “ringleader” in kidnapping and beating case
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Seattle restaurant owner Scott Koh and three of his employees were arrested late last month on charges of kidnapping and beating a man identified […]
Night Owl bus service continues
The King County City Council unanimously approved the agreement to continue the Night Owl buses, routes 82, 83, and 84. Under the agreement, the City of Seattle will pay for […]
Albert Shen switches from mayor to city council race — Shen to challenge Position 8 incumbent Mike O’Brien
By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly Small business owner and Seattle Community College trustee Albert Shen filed for the 2013 city council race on
BLOG: Remembering Michael So’s kidnapping
Michael So, Hong Kong opera star and former owner of Honey Court Restaurant, passed away recently. Most people are unaware that he was kidnapped in 1982. (The two criminals were […]
BLOG: The vital role of consulates and embassies
By Assunta Ng Ordinary folks think only of visas when they think of consul generals. Actually, consul generals play an important role in serving the local community. For instance, the […]