International Community Health Services (ICHS) announced on Oct. 24 that Dr. Rayburn Lewis has been named its chief medical officer after serving in an interim capacity since July. Lewis retired […]
NAAAP Clean Up
Volunteers for the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Seattle chapter took part in a cleanup event in the International District (ID) on Oct. 22 For the past few […]
Read for the Record
Jumpstart held its annual Read for the Record event on Oct. 19. Described as the world’s largest shared reading experience, the event raises awareness about the importance of early childhood […]
After election win, Abe prioritizes North Korea, aging Japan
By Mari Yamaguchi Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Fresh off a decisive election victory, Japan’s leader pledged on Oct. 23 to tackle what he called Japan’s two national crises: the […]
PICTORIAL: 35th anniversary gala
Interactive exhibit tells untold stories of refugees
By Jill Christensen NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Nestled between downtown Seattle’s West Elm and Whole Foods laid a tent made of nylon that acted as a home, and a protein bar […]
Historic LGBT cultural and trade mission
By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Louise Chernin, CEO of the Greater Seattle Business Association (GSBA), arrived in Seattle from Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1971 — “nearly a native,” as she […]
The Layup Drill — Asians in the NHL and NFL, and an up-and-coming Thai boxer
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill. In this month’s edition, we take a look at a new Asian boxer on the rise, […]
35th anniversary gala
By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Despite the pouring rain and miserable driving conditions, more than 400 people attended the Northwest Asian Weekly’s 35th anniversary gala celebration on the evening […]
Child’s body identified as missing toddler Sherin Mathews
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS DALLAS — The Dallas County Medical Examiner has identified a child’s body found Oct. 22 as Sherin Mathews, a missing 3-year-old girl.Richardson police said the medical […]