It took five, not a couple, or three or four, but FIVE allegations of sexual assault before Ed Murray was forced to resign as Seattle mayor. There’s just too much […]
Study: Asian American characters ‘tokens’ on TV
The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A new study finds that Asian American characters are slighted on TV programs despite progress over the last decade. Professors and scholars at six […]
Losing history?: Seko Garden’s future uncertain
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Koichi Kobayashi is looking for a savior. The landscape architect said the community stands to lose a “piece of art and a piece of his […]
Family of Tommy Le, shot in back by deputies, to sue County
Associated Press SEATTLE — An autopsy report released Sept. 7 shows that a 20-year-old Burien man killed by a sheriff’s deputy was shot twice in the back and once in […]
Murray resigns, Harrell to fill in
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “I am announcing my resignation as mayor, effective at 5 p.m. (Sept. 13). Ed Murray made the announcement on Sept. 12.” “While the allegations against […]
Setting the record straight: Chinatown and ID businesses not opposed to plans for hotel development
Contrary to recent articles written by the Chinatown International District Coalition (CID Coalition), most businesses are not opposed to plans for the development of a SpringHill Suites by Marriott Hotel at 8th and Lane.
DACA dismantled, kids shouldn’t inherit sins of the father, mother
“DACA recipients have lived in fear since last November when a man with an anti-immigrant, racist agenda was elected as president. Despite false promises earlier this summer that Dreamers would […]
The layup drill: APIs in sports movin’ on up
Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill. This month, we look at two teens on their way up and a basketball numbers guy on the way to the Bay Area.
Author Kevin Kwan: Americans will embrace ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ movie
Kevin Kwan believes that America will embrace the “Crazy Rich Asians” movie, which is based on his best-selling novel of the same name. The Singaporean novelist was in Hong Kong recently to promote “Rich People Problems,” the third and last book in his “Crazy Rich” trilogy.
From Korea and China to ‘An American Dream’
“I just love singing,” enthused Korean soprano Yeonji Lee, making her debut with Seattle Opera in the new production, “An American Dream.” “Singing makes me feel alive. Singing makes my heart beat. Particularly, I like singing because I’m using my whole body to create music.”