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Bellevue College enshrines "Never Again is Now" as permanent art
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (1162+ words) By James Tabafunda NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The story behind some public artwork can involve specific kinds of prejudice in Asian American history. More than 200 people gathered under bright sunshine and the 77-degree temperature at Bellevue College (BC)s Fountain Courtyard…...
Known as "Sonaldo" in Mexico, South Korea star Son feeling like a "young boy" entering 4th World Cup
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (439+ words) Son, who will debut with South Korea at this year's tournament against the Czech Republic in a Group A match in Guadalajara on Thursday, has been playing in Los Angeles in Major League Soccer. In nearby Mexico, he has been…...
Iran soccer body claims fans" tickets for World Cup games in the US have been revoked
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (874+ words) Adding more turmoil to a chaotic World Cup buildup for Iran, the national soccer federation claimed Tuesday that FIFA revoked the ticket allocation for fans at the team's three group-stage games in the United States. Each federation for the 48 teams…...
Asian countries real threat to win World Cup
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (637+ words) By Jason Cruz NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins Thursday and two Asian countries have a big opportunity to shock the soccer world. The "Reds" and the "Samurai Blue" are real contenders to make it out of the…...
Seattle Chinese Garden banquet gives updates as campaign tops $12 million
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (1024+ words) By James Tabafunda NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY" Making progress is one thing, but significant advances in developing one of Seattle's enduring cultural landmarks energize its strongest supporters." More than 300 community members and civic leaders gathered at Diamond Bay Restaurant in the…...
Your World Cup guide to Seattle's Chinatown-International District
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (435+ words) By Nina Huang NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY As Seattle prepares to welcome the world for the FIFA World Cup from June 15 and July 6, visitors looking for culture, history, and memorable experiences won't have to go far from Lumen Field." The Chinatown-International…...
As World Cup nears, UW professor assesses human rights preparations
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (601+ words) By Carolyn Bick NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY With the FIFA World Cup days away, Seattle is preparing in myriad ways'working to streamline transit, coordinating community events, and distributing information. Though she was only speaking from her personal standpoint, and not for…...
Seattle proclaims "Bush Garden Day" as iconic restaurant holds a homecoming after years-long closure
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1043+ words) By James Tabafunda NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY During the taiko drum performance, owner Karen Sakata joined the ensemble and played alongside the drummers. The performance gave way to a lion dance by the Mak Fai Dragon and Lion Dance Association, Seattle's…...
Same stadium, new name: Why World Cup venues are getting rebranded for the tournament
1+ week, 2+ day ago (301+ words) By ANNE M. PETERSON The stadiums that will host World Cup matches are removing all traces of their usual corporate sponsors in anticipation of the tournament that starts next week. At AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL's…...
The Layup Drill
1+ week, 2+ day ago (292+ words) By Jason Cruz NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY It's once again time for another installment of the Layup Drill. In this month's column, we take a look at the PGA Championship winner and the debut of Rikuu Nishida. But first, we look…...