By JOHN ROGERS Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gin D. Wong, a visionary architect whose iconic works have helped shaped the look of Los Angeles for more than half […]
Sriracha sues chili pepper provider
The California-based company that has gained a cult-like following due to the popularity based around its Sriracha sauce has filed a lawsuit against chili pepper producer, Underwood Ranches. On Sept. […]
Daniel Dae Kim to take ‘Hellboy’ role left vacant after ‘whitewashing’ criticism
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Actor Daniel Dae Kim confirmed last week that he’s joined the cast of the new “Hellboy” reboot by Lionsgate and Millennium. “I’m excited to confirm […]
Have a dosa, and 55 recipes for them
By HARMONY BIRCH The Brattleboro Reformer BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (AP) — The almost crepe-like fermented dough is a staple food all across South India, but it remains largely unknown throughout the […]
Underdogs prevail
By Samantha Pak Northwest Asian Weekly Momotaro: Xander and the Lost Island of Monsters Written by Margaret Dilloway, illustrated by Choong Yoon Disney Hyperion, 2016 Xander Miyamoto is not exactly […]
Looking for Luke — Film sparks hope for Asian American mental health crisis
By Brandon Hadi NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY “Everyone has a story. Everyone has a reason for their behavior, whether you know it or not.” — Luke Tang You’re seated in a […]
A classic underdog tale
By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Director Steve James, the mastermind of award-winning documentary films such as “Hoop Dreams” and “Stevie,” knows that his new film works on a verbal […]
LETTER: Response to “Tax to Target Asians?” article
What a provocative title! It certainly demands the attention of all fair minded people of Asian descent or not. But the article (without byline and therefore free of accountability to […]
LETTER: Asian Weekly an easy read for English language learners
I read recently [Assunta Ng’s] article “Want to visit Buckingham Palace?” in the Northwest Asian Weekly. I found it very interesting for two reasons. Its content gives an important glimpse […]
Ruth Woo’s legacy of creating leaders lives on
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The Metropolitan King County Council recognized the career and legacy of Ruth Woo on Sept. 18 by unanimously approving the creation of a fellowship program […]