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You are here: Home / Archives for VOL 39 NO 1

Seattle Public Library to stop charging late fees

January 3, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Starting on Jan. 2, 2020, the Seattle Public Library (SPL) says it will no longer charge daily late fines for overdue items, thanks to the 2019 Library Levy. SPL joins scores of library systems across the country in eliminating overdue fines for books and materials, and clearing past overdue fines. Fines can be a significant […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2020, JANUARY 10, JANUARY 4, JANUARY 4 - JANUARY 10, VOL 39 NO 1

Most memorable images of 2019

January 2, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Compiled by Staff NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY There has been no shortage of big news in the Asian and Asian American community in 2019. The Northwest Asian Weekly assembled a selection of the most memorable images that graced our pages. Here’s our list, arranged by date of occurrence. JANUARY: “Ju Ju,” or Golden Pearl, the Chinese […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2020, JANUARY 10, JANUARY 4, VOL 39 NO 1

Chinatown CCTV project at a standstill — Organizers need someone to take ownership

January 2, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Nora Chan broke down in tears as she spoke of an ambitious project she kicked off a year ago. “When I think of the seniors who gave me money, the cash was still warm because it just came out of their pocket… even two dollars touched my heart, so […]

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2020, JANUARY 10, JANUARY 4, VOL 39 NO 1

BLOG: The best and worst of 2019 – Part 1

January 2, 2020 By Assunta Ng

Let‘s start with the worst of 2019. I save the “best” for last, like having dessert to complete a meal. This will help us to focus on more positive news of 2019, and feel hopeful in the New Year.

Filed Under: Publisher Ng's blog Tagged With: 2020, JANUARY 10, JANUARY 4, VOL 39 NO 1

EDITORIAL: All white debate?

January 2, 2020 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Andrew Yang had an idea for how the Democratic National Committee (DNC) can increase diversity at the next presidential debate. But he was shot down! As you’ll recall, he was the only person of color during the December debate— calling it an “honor and disappointment” at the same time. So far, the only five candidates […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2019, 2020, JANUARY 10, JANUARY 4, VOL 39 NO 1

Maia Shibutani has cancerous tumor removed

December 30, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Olympic skater Maia Shibutani learned that a tumor she had removed on Dec. 14 was cancerous, according to a post on her Instagram account. “(SDH)-deficient renal cell carcinoma. This wasn’t the news I was hoping for, but I am beyond thankful that it was detected early and that my surgery went well… No further treatment […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2019, 2020, DECEMBER 28, JANUARY 3, VOL 39 NO 1

Poke to the Max at Sea-Tac Airport

December 30, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Sea-Tac Airport announced on Dec. 16 that Poke to the Max opened on D Concourse. Poke to the Max is a joint venture between celebrity Chef Sam Choy and local Airport Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and food entrepreneurs, Leeann Subelbia and Max Heigh. This is the only full-service restaurant and bar for Poke to the Max, […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2019, 2020, DECEMBER 28, JANUARY 3, VOL 39 NO 1

AALD sends state legislators to Japan

December 30, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Six state-elected legislators from diverse Asian American backgrounds and regions recently traveled to Japan as part of the 2019 Asian American Leadership Delegation (AALD) program. From Dec. 7 to 14, State Rep. My-Linh Thai and the other delegates traveled to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Tottori. They exchanged ideas with Japanese political and government leaders, business […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2019, 2020, DECEMBER 28, JANUARY 3, VOL 39 NO 1

Holiday caroling at Kin On

December 30, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Seattle Chapter of the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) joined MulvannyG2 Architecture for a holiday event at Kin On Health Care Center on Dec. 20. They formed a caroling group to sing Christmas carols to the residents of Kin On. After caroling, they handed out gifts to the seniors and ended the […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2019, 2020, DECEMBER 28, JANUARY 3, VOL 39 NO 1

Woman gets 10 months for Chinese maternity tourism scheme

December 30, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By AMY TAXIN Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A Chinese woman was sentenced to 10 months in prison on Dec. 16 for running a business that helped pregnant women in China lie on visa forms and to immigration authorities so they could travel to Southern California to give birth to children who would […]

Filed Under: National News Tagged With: 2019, 2020, DECEMBER 28, JANUARY 3, VOL 39 NO 1

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