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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 because the publishing company was looking for someone to tell Lee’s story, and they liked Ankeny’s style of writing in her debut book—narrative ...
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, such as weddings and dinners for prominent figures like Governor Gary Locke and Taiwan’s President Ma Ying-jeou.The former owner’s contract was up this year and didn’t want to renew the contract.
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, “guardians of the sea.” The documentary, “The Last of the Sea Women,” premiering on Apple TV+ on Oct. 11, chronicles what may ...
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 housing development at the long-vacant Republic Hotel in the Chinatown-International District (CID). The development would serve as housing for people making 50% area median ...
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 Philippine Airlines (PAL) Flight PR124 on the evening of Oct. 2, marking a new partnership and a route to an important market for the Northwest region.
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 campaign for the new Chicken Big Mac. This marks the first time the former TV father and son duo have shared the screen since FOB concluded its historic six ...
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 the mind-blowing show, which included an exhibition showdown with local breakers, Massive Monkees, an impressive reception was held for VIPs. I’m going to age myself here.
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 heart disease. Irigon, who was a prominent advocate for social justice and community service, passed away at the age of 77. Gei Chan, widow of late activist ...
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 Chinese steel manufacturer and a Chinese maker of artificial sweetener, accusing both of being involved in the use of from China’s far-west region of Xinjiang.
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, at a public forum last night, identified with one or more groups, creating a narrative of belonging, and positioning himself or herself as an insider or outsider respective to the city and its government.