The White House hosted its fourth annual Diwali celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. Diwali, also known as “the festival of lights,” is a holiday celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and some Buddhists worldwide, providing a time for celebration and reflection. Its stories and rituals focus on the triumph of […]
EDITORIAL: Why Rob McKenna lost the governor’s race
When the final votes were counted, Democrat Jay Inslee walked away as the governor of the state of Washington, winning 51.25% of the vote.
ACRS’ Walk for Rice addresses poverty in API community
By Elizabeth Wang Northwest Asian Weekly Walkers, runners, and dogs of all ages gathered at Seward Park in Seattle to support the 22nd Annual Walk for Rice campaign on June 30.
Sept. 23: 51 people naturalized as U.S. citizens in first-ever ceremony at Bellevue City Hall
Fifty-one local immigrants became U.S. citizens during the first-ever naturalization ceremony at Bellevue City Hall. The ceremony was organized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Seattle Field Office in partnership with the City of Bellevue and the nonprofit Bellevue Downtown Association. Debadutta Dash delivered the keynote remarks, talking about his experience as a naturalized […]
Blog: Celebrating India’s independence and a b-day at an Italian restaurant
By Assunta Ng On Aug. 15, a group of Indian Americans were celebrating India’s 64th Independence Day at Il Terrazzo Carmine.
Sustainable Growth Summit stresses jobs, environment
By Janelle Wetzstein UW News Lab Sustainability is no longer just about the environment, according to White House Cabinet Secretary Chris Lu, who spoke in Seattle last weekend.
Blog: No more Indian consul office
Setting up a consulate office is a bilateral agreement between the United States and India. If a country wants to have a consular office in another country
2010 Top Contributors celebrate achievements at awards dinner
It was a night that included delicious food, great company, and a room filled with influential community leaders.
Breaking trade barriers: Debadutta Dash works on building relationships with local businesses and India
In 2001, at a round table meeting in Tacoma with Asian community leaders and Congressman Adam Smith, Debadutta Dash had an unpleasant experience.
June 27: Publisher and filmmaker win award for bridging communities
Northwest Asian Weekly and Seattle Chinese Post Publisher Assunta Ng and Oriya filmmaker Prashanta Nanda were awarded the first Washington State India Trade Relations Action Committee