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 […]
Most memorable images of 2019
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 […]
Chinatown CCTV project at a standstill — Organizers need someone to take ownership
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 […]
BLOG: The best and worst of 2019 – Part 1
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.
EDITORIAL: All white debate?
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 […]
Maia Shibutani has cancerous tumor removed
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 […]
Poke to the Max at Sea-Tac Airport
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 […]
AALD sends state legislators to Japan
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, […]
Holiday caroling at Kin On
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 […]
Woman gets 10 months for Chinese maternity tourism scheme
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 […]