By Matthew Pennington Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The new leader of the House panel overseeing U.S. policy to the Asia-Pacific is a rarity in Congress: a deeply conservative Republican […]
Jostling to replace Barbara Boxer shows minority influence
By Michael R. Blood and Kevin Freking Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer crashed through a barrier when her election victory nearly a quarter century ago […]
APAMC disappointed with lack of diversity in Oscar nominees
On January 15th, 2015, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences released their nominations for the 2015 Oscars.
Keeping the name but changing the meaning — How King County changed its own history and honored MLK
When researching the history of King County, it gave our staff the shivers. The historical documents reveal a beautiful tribute to a beautiful man.
Arrests, officer injured in Seattle police protests
AP Wire Service SEATTLE (AP) — At least six people have been arrested and a Seattle police officer suffered a leg injury as protesters chanting “black lives matter” disrupted traffic […]
Conquering loneliness in old age
If loneliness is the fear for old age, what can a community do to fight back?
“Selma” — Start talking and thinking
By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly He’s my oldest friend in the world and I love him like my own brother. But I don’t think I’ll be talking to him […]
Insatiable! — A festival of Asian American writing talent
By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly Seattle’s Sister (SIS) Productions presents “Insatiable!” a festival of
“Chinos” — Recent political reestablishment also reestablishes Chinese Cuban heritage
By Cindy Domingo Northwest Asian Weekly What seemed impossible became a reality last month when President
Help with health insurance enrollment
In response to a call for help from the White House to reach more members of the Asian and Pacific Islander community, International Community Health Services (ICHS) will hold […]