Have you ever listened to that Tony Bennett song, “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”? Understandably, that quirky city, with personality to spare, has left an indelible impression on those who have ventured there. Like San Francisco, the densely populated and bustling city of Taipei, Taiwan has also captured a spot in my heart.
GO LONG SR 520 bridge
Photos by George Liu and John Liu/NWAW
Son of Taiwanese immigrants poised to enter 2018 California governor’s race
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The presidential contest is dominating national headlines, but the toughest campaign in California might be two years away. The race to […]
Political newcomer Dan Shih’s passion for public service rooted in family and culture
By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Dan Shih advocates for justice; he works on such issues as patent infringement, class actions, and contract and warranty disputes. But now, the Seattle […]
Martial arts legends shine on big screen
You may not know the name Fei-hung Wong (1847–1924), but if you’re into martial arts movies, you’ve probably seen some semblance of the legendary hero onscreen.
The year of charisma and talent — Celebs exemplify their monkey sign in notable and surprising ways
By Jocelyn Moore Northwest Asian Weekly Way back when China’s Jade Emperor held the Great Race to determine the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, three animals stood before a river that […]
Facing East owner charged with avoiding tax payment of almost $400K
By Emiri Aoki and Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Yu-Ling Wong, the majority owner of Taiwanese restaurant Facing East, was charged with first-degree theft and tax fraud by Bob Ferguson, […]
API council leader ref lects on Boston’s newfound youth, diversity
By Bob Salsberg Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Before entering the office of Boston’s city council President Michelle Wu, visitors pass a wall lined by photographs of the council’s past […]
Amid tough competition, education key to Hawaii’s travel promotion
By Jessica Else The Garden Island LIHUE, Hawaii (AP) — The Marne family of Missoula, Mont., arrived on Kauai for a week-long stay, and David Marne said skipping out on […]
The power of tea
By Ivy Ashe Hawaii Tribune-Herald HILO, Hawaii (AP) — On the second-story porch of his Papaikou home, Mike Longo poured steaming tea from a small glass pitcher into a set […]
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