ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania teenager who was missing along with the father of one of her friends was returned home after the two were found in Mexico, authorities […]
LETTER: Reader response to mobile park closing story
Dear Editor, Reporter Jason Cruz might want to consider checking in with other elected officials and the homeowners themselves, before offering a one-sided story regarding the fate of owners of […]
Playwright brings “The Great Leap” to Seattle
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly Prior to writing her latest play, “The Great Leap,” Lauren Yee was not a huge basketball fan, although she knew of Linsanity. “I feel […]
A lesson in determination
By Jessica Kai Curry NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Looking at Vera Koo’s achievements, it’s amazing that they’re all attributed to one person. Surely, it would take four or five people to […]
Bruce Lee exhibit at Wing Luke continues with 4th installment
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly “A Dragon Lives Here: Do you know Bruce?” continues its popular run with its fourth installment, featuring more of Bruce Lee’s personal effects at […]
COMMENTARY: Earth to Bruno Mars — Cultural appropriation or appreciation?
By Peggy Chapman Bruno Mars (Peter Gene Hernandez) won six Grammy awards this January, including Best Album for 24K Magic and Best Song of the year. His background is eclectic […]
Vietnamese grandmother shot in home invasion robbery — Police need more leads
By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY SEATTLE — Police have recovered a car connected to the suspects in a home invasion robbery in South Seattle, […]
City of Seattle seeks community members to serve on the police commission
SEATTLE — The Mayor’s Office, the City Council, and the Community Police Commission (CPC) are recruiting applicants for the CPC. The Commission was established to make policy recommendations during reform, […]
The affordable housing dilemma
By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Seattle’s median home price has skyrocketed to $777,000 — the highest ever, according to the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. The average rent for a […]
The balancing act: Disclosure of public records and protecting your privacy
By State Sen. Bob Hasegawa, State Rep. Mia Gregerson, State Rep. Cindy Ryu, and State Rep. Sharon Tomiko Santos The Legislature received sharp criticism from mainstream reporters and this paper’s […]