Northwest Asian Weekly

24/01/2025

🐍🧧 Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Seattle! 🧧🐍

Looking for the best ways to ring in the Lunar New Year? The Northwest Asian Weekly has put together a round-up of events happening across Seattle for the next month to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Start with Tèt at The Seattle Center this weekend, and end in late February with the CIDBIA's annual Lunar New Year street festival.

From vibrant lion dances and cultural performances to delicious traditional foods like dumplings and rice cakes, there’s something for everyone. 🦁 🍜

📍 Check out the article to explore events and ideas for celebrating around the: https://nwasianweekly.com/2025/01/heres-how-to-celebrate-the-year-of-the-snake/

A special shoutout to , who created the stunning illustration for this post! 🐍 ✨

🎉 How are you celebrating the Lunar New Year in Seattle? Let us know in the comments!

The Northwest Asian Weekly has rounded up an array of Lunar New Year events to help readers ring in the Year of the Snake, which starts this year on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

23/01/2025

Edward Lin, an Assistant City Attorney for Seattle, has announced his candidacy for the District 2 seat on the Seattle City Council. With over 20 years of residency on Beacon Hill, Lin aims to address housing, education, and public safety concerns.

Read more about the issues Lin would focus on, and his background:

Edward Lin grew up in North Carolina’s so-called “Research Triangle.”

23/01/2025

Hong Chhuor, a Chinese Cambodian American and co-owner of King Donuts in Rainier Valley, has announced his candidacy for the District 2 seat on the Seattle City Council.

Chhuor’s platform highlights his focus on public safety, supporting small businesses, and amplifying the voices of underserved communities in District 2.

Learn more about his background and issue focus:

Hong Chhuor loves his mother.

22/01/2025

🚇 D2 Candidates Share Their Vision at Public Forum 🗳️

In a public forum Tuesday night, candidates for Seattle's District 2 seat discussed key issues affecting the community. Hot topics included Sound Transit's plans in the Chinatown-International District (CID) and concerns about crime at 12th Avenue and Jackson Street. 🏙️

What are your thoughts on these pressing issues?

👉 Read more about the forum here: https://nwasianweekly.com/2025/01/d2-candidates-discuss-sound-transit-in-the-cid-crime-along-12th-and-jackson-at-public-forum/

Candidates looking to fill the Seattle City Council (SCC)’s open District 2 seat fielded questions about why they should be chosen to be appointed to the Seattle City Council, during Tuesday night’…

21/01/2025

On Jan. 20, the day he was inaugurated, President Donald Trump signed a suite of executive orders, one of which aims to end Constitutionally protected birthright citizenship. Advocacy groups and the Washington State attorney general have filed lawsuits, asserting that the order violates the 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to all individuals born on U.S. soil.

The 14th Amendment has been applied to all people born in the United States since the 1898 landmark case of Wong Kim Ark, a child of Chinese citizens.

Read more:

Several immigrants rights groups are suing the just-inaugurated President Donald Trump, mere hours after he signed what may be an unconstitutional executive order ending birthright citizenship.

21/01/2025

📢 The Seattle City Council has selected six finalists for the District 2 seat vacated by Tammy Morales. Notably, two Asian American candidates, Hong Chhuor and Edward Lin, are among the finalists. Chhuor, a nonprofit executive and co-owner of King Donuts, serves on the board of Friends of Little Sài Gòn. Lin is an Assistant City Attorney in Seattle's Contracts and Utilities Division.

A public forum hosted by Seattle CityClub is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Columbia City Theater, and will also be streamed live on the Seattle Channel. The City Council will make its final decision at a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 27.

Read more here:

The Seattle City Council (SCC) narrowed down the field of District 2 seat contenders to six finalists, including two Asian Americans, at a special meeting on Friday, Jan. 17.

17/01/2025

⚠️ Health Alert: Possible Measles Exposure at SeaTac Airport ⚠️

Travelers passing through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac) on Jan. 10, 2025, may have been exposed to measles.

🕒 Exposure times:
From approximately 2:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., the traveller with a confirmed infection passed through SeaTac’s S Concourse to the International Arrivals facility and customs, and then to baggage claim at carousel 21. The exited the airport at the D Concourse, through Gate D7.

Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications. If you were at SeaTac on this date, monitor for symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and rash. Symptoms may appear 7–21 days after exposure, but people who are immunocompromised may take longer to develop symptoms.

💉 What to do:

Check your vaccination status.
Contact your healthcare provider if you suspect exposure or symptoms.
📢 For more details, read the full story:

Travellers going through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac) on Jan. 10, 2025, may have been exposed to a confirmed case of measles, public health officials have warned.

17/01/2025

🧧🎊 Celebrate Lunar New Year at Wing Luke Museum! 🎊🧧

This weekends' festival to ring in the Year of the Snake 🐍 will begin with traditional lion dancing by Mak Fai Kung Fu Dragon and Lion Dance Association, and include a craft fair, as well as the opportunity to meet and learn from local artists and lecturers.

📅 Date: January 18, 2025
📍 Location: Wing Luke Museum, Seattle

🎟️ Learn more:

Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum has been celebrating the Lunar New Year for the past 16 years.

16/01/2025

Three AAPI candidates are among the 20 candidates chosen for consideration for the open District 2 seat on the Seattle County Council. Learn more about the candidates and the concerns they would address, if selected: https://nwasianweekly.com/2025/01/three-aapi-candidates-vie-for-open-seat-on-seattle-county-council/

The Council will hold a special meeting on Friday, Jan. 17, to determine the finalists for the position, followed by a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 27, to decide who will fill the seat. The person the Council selects will fill the seat until the 2025 General Election.

There are three Asian American candidates that have expressed interest in the open Seattle City Council (SCC) seat vacated by former District 2 Councilmember Tammy J. Morales.

16/01/2025

📣 2024 Northwest Asian Weekly Pop Culture Hall of Fame and Shame 🎉😱

The Northwest Asian Weekly just unveiled its Pop Culture Hall of Fame ✨ and Shame 😬 for 2024! Dive into a rollercoaster of moments that made us proud and those we’d rather forget. From groundbreaking achievements in representation to cringe-worthy blunders, this list has it all.

Curious about who made the cut? Check out the full story here: //nwasianweekly.com/2025/01/the-2024-northwest-asian-weekly-pop-culture-hall-of-fame-and-shame/sianweekly.com/2025/01/the-2024-northwest-asian-weekly-pop-culture-hall-of-fame-and-shame/

Let’s celebrate the wins and learn from the missteps! Share your thoughts in the comments—what stood out to you the most? 💬

Over the last year, we’ve seen Asians and Pacific Islanders (APIs) in more nuanced roles in popular culture than ever before—some of it was great, some of it was not so great.

14/01/2025

BREAKING: Seattle's Mayor's director of external affairs has resigned following allegations of "alcohol-facilitated" r**e.
A spokesperson for the Mayor's Office told the Northwest Asian Weekly that the now-former director was placed on administrative leave on Sept. 24, 2024, and resigned effective Jan. 6. The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office said that it is awaiting additional information in the case, and expects to make charging decisions after that.

Read the full story here:

Pedro Gomez, the now-former director of external affairs in Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office, has been accused of alcohol-fueled sexual assault in the second degree, according to a report filed last su…

13/01/2025

Did you know that cervical cancer screenings remain alarmingly low among Asian Americans? Early detection saves lives, yet many barriers—like cultural stigma, lack of awareness, and limited access to healthcare—prevent people from getting screened.

In recognition of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Northwest Asian Weekly spoke with experts from the Washington State Department of Health about prevention, early detection, risk factors, and more.

📖 Read more: https://nwasianweekly.com/2025/01/cervical-cancer-screenings-are-low-among-asian-americans-raising-awareness-helps/

Cervical cancer is the fourth leading cause of death by cancer among females in the United States.

10/01/2025

We lost another incredible community leader: Son Michael Pham, founder of Kids Without Borders, a nonprofit that supports and works with children in more than 30 countries. We previously honored Son as one of our Pioneers in the API community and we will always remember his energy and tireless dedication to his volunteer work. He was an amazing person.

Son's Catholic mass will take place on Jan. 31 at at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church. The full info can be found on our website.

https://nwasianweekly.com/2025/01/kids-without-borders-son-michael-pham-to-be-remembered-in-jan-31-mass/

10/01/2025

Check out Rep. Stacey Plaskett. She represents the U.S. Virgin Islands, received cheers and jeers during the 119th Congress convening.

One of the things she protested was the non-voting rights in Congress for the five delegates and one resident commissioner (Puerto Rico) for the territories of the United States: Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the free state associated of Puerto Rico. She denounced United States colonialism in these territories.

Read the full story:
https://nwasianweekly.com/2025/01/lawmaker-calls-attention-to-u-s-territories-during-speaker-vote/

09/01/2025

Shannon Lee, daughter of Bruce Lee, channels her father's teachings through a new young adult novel that she co-wrote with acclaimed sci-fi writer Fonda Lee! We had the chance to chat with the both of them about this epic collaboration.

Read the story:

https://nwasianweekly.com/2025/01/breath-of-the-dragon-is-a-new-book-for-young-adults-inspired-by-the-life-of-bruce-lee/

07/01/2025

Asian Americans won significant awards at the 2025 Golden Globes this year (shoutout to Sh**un!) Check out all of the winners' award speeches via our story:

https://nwasianweekly.com/2025/01/sh**un-jon-chu-and-ali-wong-win-big-at-2025-golden-globes/

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03/01/2025

Seattle's API community members reflect back on 2024 and share what they are looking forward to in 2025 — at Northwest Asian Weekly's founder Assunta Ng's event. Among the things discussed:

✅ the continuing shifts in local media
✅ political milestones (and setbacks)
✅ business transitions (and achievements!)
✅ community challenges and resilience

Check out our story:
https://nwasianweekly.com/2024/12/seattles-asian-american-community-looks-back-at-2024-looks-ahead-to-2025/

Photo cap: From left: Northwest Asian Weekly Editor Ruth Bayang, Asia Pacific Cultural Center Founder and President Patsy Surh O’Connell, Northwest Asian Weekly founder Assunta Ng, Publisher Grace Roh, and Seattle Chinese Post Editor Nancy Chang. Photo by James Tabafunda. ❤

31/12/2024

As 2024 comes to a close, the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in the Seattle area has experienced both triumphs and challenges, making significant strides in some areas while facing adversity in others. Our top 10 local stories that have impacted or involved the AAPI community in 2024 include:

— The passing of Frank Irigon
— Assunta Ng retiring from the Northwest Asian Weekly and Seattle Chinese post
— Tanya Woo and the Seattle City Council

Read the full story
https://nwasianweekly.com/2024/12/top-aapi-stories-in-seattle-for-2024/

(Photo: Assunta Ng and Northwest Asian Weekly's new owners hash out the details of the sales agreement for the newspaper in May 2024)