By Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Dozens of seniors from the Chinatown-International District protested at Seattle City Hall on July 22. Holding signs that read, “Don’t cut our food bank,” the […]
Remembering Donnie Chin
Nearly 200 people gathered in Canton Alley on the evening of July 23, to remember Donnie Chin.
Carrie Yamaoka brings decay, detritus, and determinism to Henry Art Gallery
Four views of a disco ball, stacked vertically. The ball itself has all the mirrored facets necessary to throw rainbow points of light around a room, but the photos are black and white, and the ball itself looks flattened, as if stepped on by a giant.
“7th and Jackson”: A musical meeting of minds, Sara Porkalob style
Intertwining history, psychology, emotion, and the hit music of yesteryear together in an ambitious dinner theatre project might seem like a big bite to take.
Book recommendations: Goals and purposes that take us around the world
Khai Diep doesn’t really have emotions. While he might feel little things like irritation or contentment, he doesn’t do the big ones like grief. Or love. But his family knows better.
PICTORIAL: Various Seafair activities in the Chinatown-International District on July 20-21. — Natsu Matsuri organized by Uwajimaya, Bon Odori, Chinatown Seafair Parade, and Ragin’ Viet-Cajun.
Photos by George Liu and Assunta Ng
LETTER: Op-ed in support of Seattle Public Library levy
I am a Navy Veteran. I retired as an O-5, commander in the Indian Navy, having held many senior leadership roles in 23 years of distinguished service, including a couple of commands. I migrated to Seattle in 2015, after my retirement, to join my wife, who moved here in 2013.
King County candidates — AAPI candidates on the primary election ballot
In the upcoming primary election, King County voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on four ballot measures and 56 races for a total of 218 candidates, including those running for city and county council, mayor, school board, and in special districts across the county.
Woman of color leads King County’s Democrats to a better future
Destiny seems to have groomed Shasti Conrad for a political career, specifically at a time in history when women and people of color are finding their voices on the social and political stage in the United States.
Seattle city elections — Officials: Your vote really does matter
Eric Liu, the co-founder and CEO of Citizen University, said the upcoming primary election is a big opportunity for Seattle voters. A total of 55 candidates are running for seven district seats on the Seattle City Council, including incumbents.