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Write an essay, win a cash prize

February 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

To provide students an opportunity for self-expression and stimulate creative thought, the Chinese American Citizens Alliance will hold a National Essay Contest at Northeast Seattle Library, located at 6801 35th […]

China says bigger soldiers causing cramped tanks

February 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

BEIJING (AP) – China’s military says its soldiers have grown taller and wider over the past two decades, leading to cramped tanks and other equipment problems.

Women honored for healthcare service

February 21, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane.”

Seattle artist straddles cultural edges, comes up ‘cute’

February 20, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Hirabayashi family will donate Medal of Freedom to UW

February 20, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Sheriff baffled by killing of Chinese family

February 15, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Juan A. Lozano Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) – Sheriff’s officials have identified the married couple fatally shot last week, along with their two sons in their suburban Houston home.

COMMENTARY: Asia’s coal markets and U.S companies will benefit from PNW ports

February 14, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Lee Kyungro In most countries, coal-fired power plants are the main source of electricity due to their safety, reliability, and cheaper operating cost. My home country of South Korea […]

North Korea rescinds invitation to U.S. envoy for Bae talks — Jesse Jackson offers to intervene

February 14, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – North Korea has canceled for a second time its invitation for a senior U.S. envoy to visit the country to discuss a long-detained American’s possible […]

COMMENTARY: Thank you, President Obama, for promising to help free Kenneth Bae

February 14, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By the Bae family Our family was delighted to hear President Obama advocate for the release of Kenneth Bae during his remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast this morning [Feb. […]

Port of Seattle CEO Yoshitani will take care of unfinished business

February 13, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Between competing ports, the Panama Canal, a minimum wage lawsuit, and a looming sports arena, Tay Yoshitani has a lot to deal with in […]