By JOHN RABY and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — An ex-coal executive who’s running for U.S. Senate after serving a one-year prison sentence has escalated his barrage […]
Elizabeth Warren challenger sues over ‘fake Indian’ sign
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — A U.S. Senate candidate is suing the city of Cambridge, saying officials violated his First Amendment rights by demanding he remove a sign from a campaign […]
International House renovation close to completion
By Debbie Chan Northwest Asian Weekly The 30-year-old International House building is undergoing a renovation to turn it into a modern and lively place for people in need. Located on […]
Ichiro Suzuki’s greatest hit was proving he belonged
By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Ichiro Suzuki’s otherworldly talents made an early impression on Dave Niehaus, the Hall of Fame voice of the Seattle Mariners. During […]
COMMENTARY: Implicit bias
By Akemi Matsumoto APACEvotes and APACE Board Member Faculty Emeritus, Bellevue College There has been a lot of talk about implicit bias because of the recent incident at Starbucks in […]
LETTER: Hope and heroes
Thank you for placing James Tabafunda’s article on the front page of the April 28 issue of the Northwest Asian Weekly. Giving such prominent placement to a story celebrating the […]
Hey ladies … — Women in the world of music on #MeToo #TimesUp
By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly The Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), formerly known as the Experience Museum Project, at the Seattle Center hosted a four-day conference (PopCon) in late […]
“Why is it important to celebrate your heritage?”
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PICTORIAL: Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration 2018
The Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month Celebration was held at the Seattle Center Armory on May 6 as part of API Heritage Month. This event showcased the rich cultural […]
Beneath the headscarf — Local Muslims hope to educate others about Islam
By Carolyn Bick NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Even when she is surrounded by friends, Rabail Sajjad notices stares from strangers on the street. Usually, though, she doesn’t say anything, even when […]