In a turbulent year of ups and downs — mostly downs — there were still a few bright spots within the Asian and Asian American community that stood out. Here are our top 10 Asian and Asian American achievements of 2020.
Inslee halts the breakup of Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee has stopped an effort to dissolve the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department by signing a proclamation Dec. 14 that pauses the termination of health […]
Friends of Little Saigon opens new creative space
This winter, and after months of construction and years of planning, Friends of Little Saigon opened its Little Saigon Creative space with a virtual grand opening and 3D tour. The […]
Support Terry’s Kitchen through GoFundMe effort
Terry’s Kitchen, owned by Terry Takeuchi, is a neighborhood and community gathering spot and has been serving up comfort food for the past three-and-a-half years. Like many other small family-run […]
ICHS lanches free high-volume COVID-19 test site in Eastside
On Dec. 15, International Community Health Services (ICHS) launched the first free high-volume test site in the Eastside in an expanding effort to control the spread of COVID-19 in east […]
Ethiopians march through ID to bring attention to Tigray
Ethiopian supporters of the Tigray region marched down South Jackson Street on Dec. 18 to bring attention to the war initiated by Ethiopia Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed. On Nov. 4, […]
A gift of hope—A December 2020 omoide
By Joan Seko Special to Northwest Asian Weekly Jingle bells! Jingle bells! It is a week before Christmas, and all through our nation, faces are covered in masks. Masks that […]
ACRS’s Ready to Work program starts next month
Are you an immigrant who wants to get a job but needs to improve your English and job skills? Enroll in Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)’s Ready to Work […]
Important Chinatown-ID personal safety tips
By Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area Special to Northwest Asian Weekly Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA) recommends that everyone complies with Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order, but we understand […]
Registration now open for ICHS Lunar New Year virtual 5k race
Last week, ICHS Foundation opened registration for its annual 2021 Lunar New Year 5k, which will take place Feb. 12–18. In 2021, there will be a new format, which provides […]