IRVINE, Calif. — Dominic Dinh Mai Luong, the first-ever Vietnamese American bishop, who spent his career advocating for refugees and immigrants, died on Dec. 6 at the age of 77. […]
Western brand, Chinese characteristics: Club Med at Guilin
By KELVIN CHAN Associated Press GUILIN, China (AP) — After 10 days of crisscrossing southwestern China by high-speed train with two young children in tow, exploring minority villages amid rugged […]
Martial arts teacher helps kids deal with bullying
By JERRY CARINO Asbury Park Press STAFFORD, N.J. (AP) — Growing up in Barnegat, the bullying was bad for Alex Baker. “I was bullied horribly,” he said. “I was the […]
Seattle rally against “Muslim ban”
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Washington) joined a coalition of organizations on Dec. 6, for a rally timed to coincide […]
Community meets new UW regent
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY A longtime resident of Yakima and a trial lawyer for 35 years, Blaine Tamaki is the newest member of the University of Washington (UW) Board […]
Redmond’s first Asian American Poet Laureate celebrates the finale of her term
By J Kai Curry NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Shin Yu Pai stands at the podium in front of a packed house at Elliott Bay Book Store. She is petite, yet formidable. […]
Kelly Marie Tran steps into Star Wars stardom in ‘Last Jedi’
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kelly Marie Tran still can’t quite believe she’s in a Star Wars movie. The 28-year-old was about to give up […]
A visual record of wartime incarceration
By Laura Rehrmann “In the snow remaining in the advent of spring, I can see various kinds of birds singing and playing. The beautiful stripes of yellow sunlight peek through […]
COMMENTARY: Reader concerned about proposed cellular transmitters
Can you hear me now? I’ve never heard anyone complain about cell service in downtown Seattle. Well if you live in the Chinatown-International District neighborhood, especially if you live in […]
LETTER: Uwajimaya response
As long time business owners and community members of Seattle and the Chinatown International District, Uwajimaya and the Moriguchi family are fully committed to the well-being of our community, residents, […]