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Susan Tate Ankeny’s ‘American Flygirl’ chronicles the life of the first Asian American woman pilot. When Susan Tate Ankeny was asked to write a book about Hazel Ying Lee (1912-44), it was …
Turning the tide: The resurrection of China Harbor Restaurant
Oct 10, 2024 · Founded in 1994, China Harbor was an iconic restaurant with a phenomenal view of Lake Union and renowned for hosting major community events and notable gatherings, …
Beneath the waves — The “sea women” of South Korea share their …
Oct 10, 2024 · “Do you not have a future?” asks haenyeo Sohee Jin. “The ocean has to be healthy for all of us and the earth to be happy.” They are sea women, female divers, …
InterIm CDA plans to turn long-vacant Republic Hotel into …
Sep 3, 2024 · InterIm CDA plans to turn long-vacant Republic Hotel into affordable housing. If all goes well, by spring of 2026, InterIm CDA will have broken ground on a new low-income …
Philippine Airlines ushers in new nonstop service to Seattle …
Philippine Airlines plane (photo from Port of Seattle) Flying to the Philippines just got easier with three weekly nonstop flights to Manila. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) welcomed …
Park, Yang reunite in commercial - nwasianweekly.com
October 9, 2024 By Admin. McDonald’s will be debuting a series of commercials featuring the reunion of Fresh Off the Boat stars, Randall Park and Hudson Yang as part of its promotional …
Jinjo Crew wows audience with breaking showcase for Korea …
Oct 9, 2024 · In honor of this year’s Korea National Day, the Consulate invited world-famous Grand Slam B-boy group, Jinjo Crew, to perform at Benaroya Hall on Sept. 30. In addition to …
Frank Irigon, influential advocate for social justice, dies at 77
September 13, 2024 By Admin. SEATTLE — Francisco “Frank” Irigon, a pillar of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in Seattle, has died after a long battle with …
U.S. bans new types of goods from China over allegations of …
Oct 4, 2024 · By Didi Tang Associated Press. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday Oct. 2 that it would ban the import of goods from a …
Outsider versus insider at candidate forum for position 8
Jan 19, 2024 · By Mahlon Meyer NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY. Some presented themselves as marginalized, others as insiders. Each of the candidates for Seattle City Council position 8, …