The Seattle Chinese Garden is forgoing its usual summer gala due to the pandemic, but it is holding a unique eight-day virtual party starting on Aug. 20 with some videos […]
Artist Kalina Chung selected for art in new park in Little Saigon
The Office of Arts & Culture, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, has commissioned artist Kalina Chung to develop and install an artwork in a new park in the […]
BLM protesters target Deputy Mayor’s house — Mike Fong surprised them by waiting outside
Hong Kong media tycoon detained under new law, released on bail
By ZEN SOO HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities arrested media tycoon Jimmy Lai on Aug. 10, broadening their enforcement of a new national security law and stoking fears […]
Kamala Harris, first Black, Asian woman, picked as Biden’s running mate—Local AAPI leaders thrilled
By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate on Aug. 11—making history by selecting the first Black and Asian woman to […]