The Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) in Tacoma broke ground on a new facility on Sept. 8, significantly called “home,” which will replace their outdated and outgrown structure, at the same location in South Park, Tacoma.
No garbage, recycling, or food and yard waste collection on Christmas Day — Free holiday tree composting available
No garbage, recycling, or food and yard waste collections are scheduled in Seattle on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25. All regular Friday collections will be collected on Saturday. Customers should […]
COMMENTARY: Seattle market rebounds, foreclosure remains in the API community
By Diana Chen Northwest Asian Weekly Seattle home prices have rebounded dramatically in the past 18 months, with more than a 9.5 percent increase in median home sales prices from […]
EDITORIAL: Neighborhood love for a local institution — The little market that could
A post on social media website nextdoor.com instigated a lot of virtual hugs for the Saveway Mart. The Saveway has been a local icon in downtown Pioneer Square for over […]
Mayor announces $2 million in investments for neighborhood business districts
The Chinatown-International District will receive a lion’s share of a $2 million investment in 18 neighborhood business districts, announced Mayor Ed Murray on April 1, as part of the Only […]
EPA releases plan for polluted river
By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly The Duwamish River has long been a fishing ground for Asian and Pacific Islanders, but what
A 1970s fountain by local artist George Tsutakawa is brought back to life in Seattle
Several art patrons are working with art dealer John Braseth to feature a large fountain sculpture by local acclaimed artist George Tsutakawa. The fountain, originally named the Jefferson Plaza Fountain, […]
EDITORIAL: Who should run: Hasegawa or Virk?
This is not the first time that Asian American candidates have competed for the same political seat. Dr. Bobby Virk, an orthodontist, has announced his candidacy for the 11th District […]
Women of color bust environmental myths
By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly “Tell me your zip code, and I can tell you what problems you suffer from, or the problems you will suffer from. And I […]
Help for minority businesses available via classes
New business owners need to know two things — their own subject and all about running a successful business. The University of Washington is offering an 8-week business certificate program, […]