Jan 30, 2025 · By Kai Curry NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY. Classic ballet “The Sleeping Beauty” is getting a refresh, Pacific Northwest-style. The Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB)’s version of the tale—which sees Princess Aurora locked in sleep and awaiting rescue from her enchanted slumber behind a wall of thorny vines—“The Sleeping Beauty” is updated for a modern, multicultural audience, and relocates ...

In the wee hours, sometime between Sunday, Jan. 19 and Monday, Jan. 20, vandals destroyed a historic Wing Luke Museum mural in Nihonmachi Alley, splashing black paint across the artwork depicting Japanese American history.

Nov 12, 2024 · By MARTHA BELLISLE Associated Press. SEATTLE (AP) — A 37-year-old man who police say stabbed five people in Seattle in broad daylight Friday and possibly four others the day before made his first court appearance Saturday where …

Dec 31, 2024 · A joyful lunch was held at the grand opening of Seattle Harbor Restaurant (formerly China Harbor) on Dec. 22. It was quite a challenge for former owners Lo-Yu and Hsiao-lin Sun to find new owners to continue the business and their legacy, but they did eventually find Vincent Zhao to take over.

Nov 13, 2024 · Funny and respectful. “Thai culture is so underrepresented that you probably know more Thai restaurants than you know Thai people,” Suwanchote told the Asian Weekly.

Dec 31, 2024 · By James Tabafunda NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY As the final days of 2024 wind down, Seattle’s Asian American community gathered to reflect on a year filled with significant milestones, obstacles, and transitions.

Jan 15, 2025 · Reformed bully (depending on whom you ask …), former professional chef, and current TV food personality David Chang got himself in hot water again when Momofuku (his company) was found trademarking the term “chili crunch.”A bunch of Asians on the internet freaked out over the audacity of this man and his company for trademarking a Chinese product (Chang is Korean) that has been a staple ...

Nov 7, 2024 · by Carolyn Bick NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY. Mental health challenges significantly impact Asian American and Native Hawai’ian, and Pacific Islander (AA+NHPI) experiences in education—and these challenges appear to roll over into these communities’ health and health outcomes, too, according to recent research out of …

Nov 25, 2024 · Award-winning food journalist, Hsiao-Ching Chou, is about to launch her newest cookbook, “Feasts of Good Fortune,” with her daughter, Mei-lee Riddle, who co-wrote the book.

Dec 30, 2024 · Compiled by Ruth Bayang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY. 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.