Northwest Asian Weekly5d
Why Initiative 2117 means more pollution and more traffic. Vote no.
Our state is a beautiful and special place to live, work, and explore. But a deceptive proposal on our ballots this fall—Initiative 2117—puts that at risk. Put on our ballots by a millionaire hedge ...
Northwest Asian Weekly5d
An open letter to the Seattle City Council
Communities of color have long suffered from hit or miss media coverage. Sometimes local government pays attention to the concerns of businesses and residents in our neighborhoods and sometimes it ...
Northwest Asian Weekly5d
ACRS concert gala: A night of music, unity, and $310K in support
Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) raised over $310,000 at its first live concert gala on Saturday, Oct. 12. Over 450 community leaders, elected officials, supporters, and volunteers ...
Northwest Asian Weekly5d
Ed Hill’s final comedy special
The comedy special, “Stupid Ed,” marks the third and final one for Taiwanese-Canadian Ed Hill. But it’s not the end for the 40-year-old Vanouver, B.C.-based comedian who is still doing live stand up ...
Northwest Asian Weekly6d
Most AAPI adults think legal immigrants give the US a major economic boost: AP-NORC/AAPI Data poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults are more likely than the overall U.S. population to view legal immigration as an asset to the country’s economy and ...
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(Editorial) Northwest Asian Weekly Endorsement Board Recommends for the 3rd Congressional District: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez brings a unique perspective to Washington’s political landscape as a rural mom, tradeswoman, and small business owner. Representing Southwest Washington, she’s ...
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(Editorial) Northwest Asian Weekly Endorsement Board Recommends for the 7th Congressional District: Pramila Jayapal
As the first South Asian woman and one of only 18 naturalized citizens serving in Congress, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal brings a unique perspective to Washington, D.C. An advocate for comprehensive ...
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The critical role of minority donors: Randy Yim’s fight for a kidney
Despite being diagnosed with end-stage renal failure at the age of 34 earlier this year, Cambodian American Randy Yim is optimistic he’ll find a kidney donor. He has become the face of National ...
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(Editorial) Northwest Asian Weekly Endorsement Board Recommends for the 6th Congressional District: Emily Randall
Washington State Senator Emily Randall, running to represent Washington’s 6th District in Congress, has built her political career on prioritizing healthcare access, economic opportunity, and ...
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Two giant pandas are set to arrive in Washington with a specially prepared menu for the trip
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Zoo’s long dark panda drought seems to be coming to an end. Eleven months after the zoo sent its three wildly popular pandas—Mei Xiang, Tian Tian and their cub Xiao Qi ...
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A new Filipina Barbie celebrates Filipino American History Month
In a tribute to Filipino culture, Mattel Creations has unveiled the ‘Barbie Styled by Design Doll 2’ designed by Carlyle Nuera. Released on Oct. 9 to coincide with Filipino American History Month, ...
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In new Prime Video series, the Pradeeps travel to Pittsburgh and also into our hearts
“The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh,” premiering Oct. 17 on Prime Video, is a great show. It’s one of the few TV shows that I look forward to watching each new episode. These characters are living in my brain ...