Commentary: Let’s raise our voices to protect our families
For decades, the Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community in Washington state has fought for equality and civil rights and The post Commentary: Let’s raise our voices to protect our families appeared...
View ArticleCommentary: More than the sum of our parts
Washington state faces a $4.8 billion budget deficit, and our community cannot afford to sit on the sidelines. We must engage friends, families,The post Commentary: More than the sum of our parts...
View ArticleBlog: 9 most embarrassing/surprising moments in China
I consider myself to be a smart traveler. I bargain wisely, eat well, and explore places on a budget. And hey, I was born in China and speak the language!The post Blog: 9 most embarrassing/surprising...
View ArticleNov. 13: Lao Heritage Foundation raises funds for cultural programs
The Lao Heritage Foundation (LHF) held its annual fundraiser at Kent Square in Kent. The event featured a dance program, traditional music, and a dinner.The post Nov. 13: Lao Heritage Foundation raises...
View ArticleNov. 6: Filipino Community of Seattle highlights 75 years of pioneer work
The Filipino Community of Seattle (FCS) celebrated 75 years of work with its Barrio Fiesta (community celebration) and its evening gala at the Filipino Community Center.The post Nov. 6: Filipino...
View ArticleNovember: ICHS accepts $22,566 from AH&T to continue to help patients
International Community Health Services (ICHS) accepted a check for $22,566 from AH&T, a national insurance firm with offices in downtown Seattle.The post November: ICHS accepts $22,566 from...
View ArticleNov. 13: Seattle Japanese Queen Scholarship Program holds spaghetti dinner
The 2010 Seattle Japanese Queen Scholarship Program held its annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser at Blaine United Methodist Church’s Lee Center in Seattle.The post Nov. 13: Seattle Japanese Queen...
View ArticleEditorial: Hep B, a silent killer we must be aware of
Hepatitis B is an epidemic that is devastating the Asian community. A big problem is that most people don’t know this.The post Editorial: Hep B, a silent killer we must be aware of appeared first on .
View ArticleBusiness-savvy Susan Lee is new president of the Korean American Chamber of...
She was a nurse in Korea. She has worked in real estate for a few years. Now, Susan Lee is helping the Korean American community in The post Business-savvy Susan Lee is new president of the Korean...
View ArticleEDI helps minorities climb to the top of the ladder
“Take a look at the workforce of the future. In 2012, 75 percent of the workforce will be people of color and women,” said Starr MacdonaldThe post EDI helps minorities climb to the top of the ladder...
View ArticleColumnist Wayne Chan stands in the middle of two worlds with humor and wit
Who has consistently made readers of the Northwest Asian Weekly laugh? Who has touted “the benefits of being a human pretzel” (i.e., being in a yoga pose)?The post Columnist Wayne Chan stands in the...
View ArticleU.S. tries to contain damage from ‘Sept. 11 of world diplomacy’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bristling over the unauthorized release of more than a quarter million classified State Department documents, the White House ordered aThe post U.S. tries to contain damage from...
View ArticleWhat’s in a name? — Battle over who can use ‘yogi’
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Six years after the death of spiritual leader Yogi Bhajan, three legal battles are under way in Oregon and California The post What’s in a name? — Battle over who can use ‘yogi’...
View ArticleAttention: InterIm seeks input from neighborhood employees on workforce...
InterIm Community Development Association (InterIm CDA) is currently working on a workforce housing development project and wants to ensure The post Attention: InterIm seeks input from neighborhood...
View ArticleAttention: Help clean storefront windows to kick off the holiday season
With the holiday season just around the corner, the Chinatown/International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA) is inviting The post Attention: Help clean storefront windows to kick off the...
View ArticleAttention: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services introduces fee waiver form
For the first time, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is introducing a standardized form for requesting waivers of the fees chargedThe post Attention: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...
View ArticleSF students race to save their peer who faces deportation to Peru
More than 80 students and community members gathered outside California Sen. Barbara Boxer’s office on Nov. 12 to protest the scheduled The post SF students race to save their peer who faces...
View ArticleChinatown/ID up for $200,000 grant, community addresses urgent priorities
By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly More than 30 community members showed up for a meeting at the American Hotel on Monday to discuss economic development priorities and funding opportunities for the...
View ArticleVietnamese American family gets more than $500,000 from the death of son and...
Vinh Phan will never again walk through the front door of the Olympia home he shares with his parents.The post Vietnamese American family gets more than $500,000 from the death of son and brother...
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