Canlis announced on May 3 that it has hired chef Aisha Ibrahim to lead its kitchen. Born in the Philippines, Ibrahim becomes the first woman—and woman of color—and the seventh […]
Tana Lin nominated to District Court judgeship
President Joe Biden announced his intent on April 29 to nominate Tana Lin to the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington. Lin has worked at Keller […]
Heritage month kickoff
Olympia Symphony Orchestra (OSO) kicked off its celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a free concert on May 3. The event included a panel discussion on the topic […]
O’Connell accepted in NWWS virtual exhibition
Seattle artist Patsy Surh O’Connell is one of 70 artists accepted in the Northwest Watercolor Society (NWWS) Virtual Online Waterworks Unlimited Exhibition. The annual membership show runs through June 30. […]
Seko republished first book
Joan Seko has republished her first book in the Wither’s Series and is offering the e-book for free for Mother’s Day between May 8–10. The book is described as a […]
Washington state COVID news, updates, resources and services: Immigrants & Refugees’ services
This is a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) information guide for immigrants who want to know more about how the issue of public charge might affect their ability to access healthcare […]
BLOG: Happy Mother’s Day: Long live “crazy” moms!
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Toshiko Hasegawa and I have something in common, even though we are from two different generations. We are both “crazy moms” perhaps! A few […]
Swimming to Hong Kong: A bold Chinese refugee looks back
By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Of all the methods used by dissidents to escape mainland China and enter Hong Kong, swimming the distance is quite possibly the most dangerous. […]
EDITORIAL: It’s AAPI Heritage Month — What can you do
The month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and it is even more notable now—after more than a year in which the AAPI community has […]
COMMENTARY: The fight against anti-Asian hate must include fighting economic racism
By Shomya Tripathy For Northwest Asian Weekly This past year, the Asian community has experienced a heightened level of racism, violence, and harassment. As a result, community members are rightfully […]