By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly Local members of the Asian and Pacific American community believe that they are not receiving adequate attention and engagement from the Seattle Police Department.
Inouye, first Japanese American Senator, dead at 88
By Andrew Taylor The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — Recovering from war wounds that left him with one arm, Danny Inouye wanted a cigarette and needed a light.
Bamboo art breaks boundaries in Bellevue
By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly One striking piece from the Modern Twist exhibit at the Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) is “Hope,” <!–more–>an intricately woven bamboo sculpture that looks as if it’s made of soft and shiny billowing ribbons. Tucked into the side of the sculpture is a piece of textured and natural bamboo root. […]
EDITORIAL: Seattle Police reform is better late than never
The Asian Pacific American community and the Seattle Police Department have never had the best relationship. In 1974, the state of Washington created the Commission on Asian American Affairs to address issues concerning the Asian Pacific American community. In 2010, the commission released a report, which included their policy recommendations. What was at the top […]