Welcome to another month of The Layup Drill. Last month was a big one as the Olympics start in July. But before that, we take a look at some happenings this past June.
Malaysians suffering amid lockdown fly white flag for help
By EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — When Mohamad Nor Abdullah put a white flag outside his window late at night, he didn’t expect the swift outpouring […]
Older women are the fresh faces of South Korean influencers
By JUWON PARK Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The freshest faces among South Korean influencers are no longer the usual, 20-something celebrities. Instead, entertainment and social media are […]
Jin Young Ko wins on LPGA a week after losing No. 1 ranking
THE COLONY, Texas (AP) — Jin Young Ko wanted a new trophy for her new house in Texas, and she even picked up something for the closet. She received a […]
BLOG: Navigating post-pandemic life
By Assunta Ng NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Was the long, fourth of July weekend a blessing or a curse? Some were bored with nothing to do on Monday, while others who […]
Boba cafe destroyed — Owner: all my life savings
By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY An early morning fire on July 5 destroyed multiple businesses in White Center, including a brand new boba tea cafe that was set to […]
AAPI community shows support for Bruce Harrell
By Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Changing the narrative on the Chinatown-International District so that it gets prioritized, not overlooked. That statement was met with resounding applause on July 1 […]
CID murals: Past, present, and future in one
By Andrew Hamlin NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY Cindy Wong has lived in Seattle almost her whole life. She’s a University of Washington graduate, a mother, a writer, and a businesswoman. The […]