President Obama sent his judicial and departmental nominations to the U.S. Senate on Jan. 6. Among the nearly 250 names submitted were the following members of the Asian American and […]
‘I’m sorry boss, I hit the jackpot” — Second winner of $648 million lottery comes forward
By Jason Dearen Associated Press San Francisco (AP) – California’s $324 million Mega Millions jackpot winner Steve Tran had a 3 a.m. epiphany earlier this week that spurred him from […]
Pres. Obama will nominate Max Baucus China ambassador
President Obama announced his intent to nominate Senator Max Baucus as Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, replacing former Washington state Governor Gary Locke. “For more than two decades, […]
Lawsuit filed over Oregon bus crash
The Associated Press PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) – A British Columbia lawyer representing 12 victims from the 2012 charter bus crash on Interstate 84 near Pendleton filed a lawsuit Monday at […]
Deportation is a bigger issue for Asians and Hispanics than a pathway to citizenship
By Hope Yen Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – With immigration legislation stalled in Congress, Hispanics and Asian Americans say getting relief from deportations is more important for many of the […]
Top 10 Asian American achievements of 2013
By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly Each year, certain people are recognized for their accomplishments in the Asian American communities. There were many incredible feats this year, so we grouped […]
NOAA dedicates Daniel K. Inouye facility in Honolulu
On Dec. 16, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) dedicated its new NOAA Daniel K. Inouye Regional Center, located on Ford Island in Honolulu.
China bans NW shellfish imports
SEATTLE (AP) – China has suspended imports of shellfish from the U.S. West Coast, cutting off one of the biggest export markets for Northwest companies and prompting fears of a […]
Two winning lottery tickets sold by Asian shop owners
By Johnny Clark Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) – Two lucky winning tickets were sold in this week’s near-record $636 million Mega Millions drawing. One ticket was sold at a tiny […]
India diplomat outraged by invasive arrest
By Nirmala George Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) – An Indian diplomat said she faced repeated “handcuffing, stripping, and cavity searches” following her arrest in New York City on visa […]
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