By Ninette Cheng Northwest Asian Weekly This week, I talked with Chinese-born American actress Bai Ling over the phone. We discussed her new movie, being an Asian actress in Hollywood, […]
Sneakerheads: Put a spring into your step
By Jason Cruz NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “Third Generation Sneakerheads”: This is how John Mooney describes himself and frequent customers at his Pioneer Square shoe boutique, Gems Sneakershop. Rather than stocking […]
COMMENTARY: Get educated on DTV or be left in the dark
June 12 is the new date when TV stations across the country are required to change from analog to digital signals …
NWAW editorial: We mourn big losses within our industry
In the past two weeks, there have been two news items that have rattled us …
Far East awkwardly meets Old West ‘Yellowfish’ review
John Keeble’s novel “Yellowfish” begins in the thick fog of San Francisco’s Chinatown. In such a fog, things disappear
Miss Chinatown tries to break into Hong Kong
Ni Jiang made Seattle proud when she captured the national title of Miss Chinatown Queen in 2008.
Microsoft taps Yahoo talent to lead Web business
SEATTLE (AP) — Microsoft Corp. on Dec. 4 tapped a former Yahoo search executive to lead its online push, adding to the intrigue surrounding a possible search partnership between the two rivals.
Volunteer says Olympics in Beijing only the beginning
Ask any Olympic athlete, and you will find that the road to Beijing this summer was an intense and difficult journey. The language barrier and international skepticism only added to the stress during the actual events.
IAWW celebrates 25th year anniversary
A new consulate office of India will open in the Seattle area very soon.
Revamping a food icon
No need to worry over what happened to the China Gate Restaurant. It was only closed for 10 days. It has since been reopened on Oct. 26, newly remodeled. It still serves dim sum and Chinese cuisine. Its lounge is currently in full operation.