Archives for 2014

Rocking Wok opens in the ID

January 20, 2014 By Admin

A new Taiwanese restaurant, Rocking Wok, opened in Chinatown’s Pacific Rim Center, located at 900 S. Jackson St., in December. Yuong Tak is the owner and chef of the restaurant. […]

India says no U.S. standoff as diplomat returns home

January 18, 2014 By Admin

By Ashok Sharma Associated Press NEW DELHI (AP) – India’s government said that there was no standoff with the United States over the arrest and strip search of an Indian diplomat […]

White House says gov’t can’t force Kimmel off air

January 18, 2014 By Admin

WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House has responded to a petition calling for an apology and the removal of Jimmy Kimmel’s television show by saying the comedian can’t be forced […]

Everett police officers sue for racial discrimination

January 17, 2014 By Admin

By Sue Misao Northwest Asian Weekly Three Everett police officers filed a lawsuit on Jan. 8 against the City of Everett, its Chief of Police Katherine Atwood, and its Police […]

Washington lobby group to urge lawmakers to restore food stamps

January 17, 2014 By Admin

Children’s Alliance, a Washington state lobby group, has announced its legislative agenda for 2014, which includes calling on state legislators in Olympia to restore state food assistance. The group will […]

Gov’t wants probation for Seattle man’s exploitation of Filipina maid

January 17, 2014 By Admin

By Sue Misao Northwest Asian Weekly The U.S. Attorney’s Office is recommending that Romulo M. Almeda Sr., of Seattle, be sentenced to a five-year term of probation, with no fine, […]

Get your small business certified

January 17, 2014 By Admin

The Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises is launching a statewide “Get Certified” campaign intended to help more women- and minority-owned businesses win contracts with state and […]

The Village Report — Departing Delhi

January 17, 2014 By Admin

By Dipika Kohli Special to Northwest Asian Weekly My aunt told me that it might be a good idea to sit for a while outside, in the park. Enjoy the […]

Seahawk game prompts flag bet

January 17, 2014 By Admin

A friendly bet between two American Legion Cathay posts — Post #186 in Seattle and Post #384 in San Francisco — has been waged on the outcome of Sunday’s NFL […]

Seattle youth provide relief efforts in the Philippines

January 17, 2014 By Admin

By Marino Saito Northwest Asian Weekly Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms on record to make landfall, battered the Philippines on Nov. 8. At least 6,100 people in the […]