SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Forward Rui Hachimura has decided to return for his junior year at Gonzaga. Hachimura said in a news release on April 8 that he was looking forward to improving his game. The 6-foot-8 native of Japan was one of Gonzaga’s most exciting players this season, despite coming off the bench, and […]
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Jojo Tran, a Vietnamese native who once fought deportation, took the oath of citizenship on April 18, 2018. Read the full story next week in the Northwest Asian Weekly
USA Basketball Women’s National Team vs China National Team
SEATTLE — The USA Women’s Basketball Team will be hosting the Chinese Women’s Basketball team on April 26 at KeyArena. “I think the players will very much appreciate playing the game rather than practicing,” said Dawn Staley, USA National Team and University of South Carolina head coach. “Competition brings out the best in them, and […]
Japan’s Yuki Kawauchi surges to win men’s Boston Marathon
By KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Japan’s Yuki Kawauchi surged with a mile to go to overtake Geoffrey Kirui to win the Boston Marathon on April 16. Kawauchi crossed the finish line in a time of 2:15:58. He becomes the first Japanese man to win Boston since Seko Toshihiko took the title […]
An artist in self improvement
By Jessica Kai Curry Northwest Asian Weekly Amidst the hustle and bustle of Uwajimaya Village is an oasis of elegance and glamour. Savvy Cosmetics, owned by Harumi Branch, has been operating in the Village for almost 13 years. Just a few steps past the front entrance of the Village, one is greeted by Harumi’s gracious […]
In the running for Seattle’s Municipal Court: Maureen McKee and Andrea Chin
By Joy Geerkens NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY What the public may know is that two candidates in the running for Seattle’s Municipal Court are named Andrea Chin and Maureen McKee. What the public may not know is that they are two Asian American women with a lifetime of experience fighting for the rights of others. These […]
BLOG: Hot water vs. coffee and tea — Why hot and not cold water?
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY When dining with strangers, they think I am weird because I drink hot water. On my recent trip to South America, one guy reacted differently. He asked, “Do you know something we don’t?” Thanks to the unsexy drink, we connected. And I shared with him and other diners the […]
EDITORIAL: Being Black at Starbucks
By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Starbucks is one of the companies that put Seattle on the global map. Now, it’s making headlines again — and not in a good way. I always thought Starbucks was a place where I could meet with friends and hang out for hours on end. Apparently not, especially if […]