Northwest Asian Weekly
WEBMarxist politician Anura Dissanayake won Sri Lanka’s presidential election over the weekend, dealing a blow to a political old guard that has been widely blamed for the unprecedented economic crisis that hit the South Asian island nation two years ago. A volunteer network of interpreters wants to make refugees’ languages more accessible.
About - Northwest Asian Weekly
WEBAbout. For 41 years, we were the only weekly English-edition newspaper serving Washington’s Asian community. The Northwest Asian Weekly released its final print edition on Jan. 19, 2023, and transitioned to online-only operations. While our method of delivering news has changed, our commitment to empower the Asian community has not.
Northwest Asian Weekly going online only
WEBDec 29, 2022 · More than 40 years ago, we made history by launching the first Chinese newspaper in the Pacific Northwest since 1927, Seattle Chinese Post. A year later, we founded the Northwest Asian Weekly, the only English weekly for the Asian community despite the Asian population being small—the risks …
Northwest Asian Weekly sold — Assunta Ng passes the torch to …
WEBMay 24, 2024 · After decades of nurturing one of the most influential Asian American community media publications in the Pacific Northwest, Assunta Ng, founder and publisher of the Northwest Asian Weekly, announced its sale to a group of four partners on Friday. The move comes seven months after Ng and her family donated the …
A momentous gathering marks a new era for the Northwest Asian …
WEBJun 4, 2024 · A momentous gathering marks a new era for the Northwest Asian Weekly. It was, probably, the last event held by the Northwest Asian Weekly at which Assunta Ng, publisher emeritus, would be at the helm. On May 31, Ng, the Asian Weekly’s new owners, and the new publisher held a gathering to celebrate this …
A word from our new publisher: Embracing change, upholding …
WEBJun 3, 2024 · A word from our new publisher: Embracing change, upholding tradition. June 3, 2024 By Admin. New publisher Grace Roh leans in to embrace former publisher Assunta Ng during a May 31, 2024 reception to mark the transition. (Photo by Nuk Suwanchote) Today, we embark on a new journey. In order to create a …
BLOG: Thank you for 40 amazing years—COVID has not killed us
WEBJan 20, 2022 · BLOG: Thank you for 40 amazing years—COVID has not killed us. January 20, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly. By Assunta Ng. NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY. Assunta Ng stands outside the Seattle Chinese Post office in 1984, inside the Bush Hotel basement. When you wake up after a dream, the dream fades away because it wasn’t real.
Little Saigon woes continue - Northwest Asian Weekly
WEBMay 26, 2022 · Little Saigon woes continue. May 26, 2022 By Northwest Asian Weekly. By Ruth Bayang. NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY. On the heels of Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell’s One Seattle Day of Service—in which 4,000 volunteers signed up to clean up the city—business owners and community leaders in the Chinatown-International District (CID) say more needs to ...
Another record-breaking year - Northwest Asian Weekly
WEBOct 14, 2021 · Another record-breaking year — Northwest Asian Weekly receives 27 journalism awards. October 14, 2021 By Northwest Asian Weekly. Northwest Asian Weekly (NWAW) reporters and staff members won 27 awards at the annual Washington Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA) 2021 Better Newspaper Contest. The winners were announced in a virtual awards ...
NWAW featured on Seattle Channel - Northwest Asian Weekly
WEBDec 29, 2022 · The Northwest Asian Weekly (NWAW) was featured recently on Seattle Channel’s City Inside/Out show on the episode titled, “Taking a look back at the headlines of 2022.”