Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation held a celebratory graduation dinner on July 14, at Hong Kong Bistro, for 22 students who completed the Summer Youth Leadership Program (SYLP). SYLP is an […]
USS Ohio makes a visit to South Korea
Capt. Michael Lewis, the commanding officer of the guided-missile submarine USS Ohio, welcomed Vice Adm. Lee Ki-sik, the commander of the Republic of Korea Fleet and his staff on board […]
UW student attends Korean American Grassroots Conference 2016
University of Washington student, Eunice Jung, attended the Korean American Grassroots Conference 2016 in Washington D.C. as a Korean American Coalition (KAC) representative. With 15 other students from Washington State, […]
Seattle student wins national math competition
Edward Wan, who is entering eighth grade student at Seattle’s Lakeside Middle School, won the 2016 Raytheon MATHCOUNTS National Competition on July 18. He answered the question, “What is the […]
A new Mandarin speaking nurse at EvergreenHealth
EvergreenHealth has hired an advanced registered nurse practitioner, Mei Su, for its Women’s Gynecological Care practice in Kirkland. Su is fluent in Mandarin and will offer specialized care for both […]
Malala kicks off summer 2016 tour in Seattle — See a legend in person
The youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, and a symbol of hope for women and education around the world, Malala Yousafzai will speak this Sunday, July 24 at 7:30 […]
City of Seattle providing free trees to residents
By Kirara Kamo Northwest Asian Weekly A tree planting project, organized by the City of Seattle reLeaf program, is coming back this fall. The participants in Trees for Neighborhood will […]
Chinese restaurant apologizes for asking cops not to eat there
SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. (AP) — Lucky Teriyaki has apologized and offered free meals to law enforcement officers after word spread that the restaurant in Sedro-Wooley, about 70 miles north of Seattle, […]
NBA’s 1st Chinese owner excited to start with Timberwolves
By W. G. RAMIREZ Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA’s first Chinese owner said July 13 that he hopes to use his ties in China to help the […]
Philadelphia, 2016 Democratic National Convention … here I come!
By David Chan Special to the Northwest Asian Weekly Editor’s note: The following article represents the thoughts of a fire commissioner from Snohomish County and his experience trying to become […]