Most people have heard about the first-class, resort island of Bali. Few know it’s just one of the 17,508 islands that make up the country of Indonesia.
Vulnerable Chinatown buildings — Part 2
“These are called URMs,” said Bernie Kay, a mechanical engineer and a shareholder of the West Kong Yick building, a URM. “Unreinforced masonry buildings. You cannot even build buildings like this anymore.”
UW Society of Women Engineers president recognized as part of the Husky 100
In early May, University of Washington (UW) Student Life announced the Husky 100, a new award program that recognizes 100 students who embrace innovation, display a capacity for leadership, and understand and engage with diverse communities. One of these students is 22-year-old Amy Wang.
Fulbright scholar reflects on overcoming challenges as an international student
On June 10, students at the University of Washington (UW) Tacoma 26th Annual Commencement Ceremony gave a standing ovation following a speech by Daniel Kristiyanto, who graduated with a master’s degree in computer science and systems.
Family of Japanese woman files wrongful death suit
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly SEATTLE, Wash. – The family of a Japanese woman killed in the Ride the Ducks crash filed a wrongful death lawsuit on June 14 against the Georgia-based company, its driver, the Duck-boat manufacturer, the City of Seattle, and State of Washington. Mami Sato, 36, was one of five people killed […]
Congratulations to Seattle Colleges Chancellor Jill Wakefield on her retirement on June 30 and thank you for all you have done for the colleges and the community
This pictorial is sponsored by the men and women in the pictorial. All proceeds go to Jill Wakefield Endowed Scholarship for the Seattle Colleges.
Post-graduation thoughts and familial expectations
“So, when will you be finished with medical school?” asked my grandfather.
Graduation speech by Aaron Chu to the Class of 2016 at North Mason High School in Belfair, WA
Family, friends, fellow classmates, teachers, staff, and guest. Welcome.
BLOG: Finding meaning on Father’s Day — A letter to my two fathers
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Dear Fathers, On this coming Father’s Day, I suddenly realized I have no memories of Father’s Day even though I had two fathers. How ironic! Now that you’re both gone from this world, I wonder what it would have been like if I could have just one Father’s […]
EDITORIAL: A milestone and an uphill battle
Whether you hate her or love her, Hillary Clinton made history last week by becoming the first woman to lead the presidential ticket of a major political party in the United States. “Thanks to you, we’ve reached a milestone,” Clinton said to supporters in Brooklyn. She went on to say the victory was not about […]