The University of Washington Alumni Association launched an advocacy effort, known as the UW Impact, in December 2010.
Urbano Quijance (1916–2011), veteran, Filipino activist
Urbano Quijance, 95, died peacefully at his home in Seattle, on Jan. 22. Born in the Philippines, Urbano served his country as a defender of Bataan in WWII. He was captured as a prisoner-of-war
Chinese buffets shortchange employees by $420,000
Super China Buffet, in Shoreline, and King Buffet, in Everett and Marysville, were found to owe 83 employees $420,000 in back wages and liquidated damages
Obama hosts Hu as world powers seek common ground
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is lavishing the grandest of White House welcomes on Chinese President Hu Jintao as the leaders of the
Koreans mark more than 100 years of U.S. migration
NEWARK (AP) — Korean immigrants across the United States celebrated a milestone this month, marking more than 100 years since their predecessors first arrived in America
Pakistani actress slams cleric for his criticism
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani actress, castigated for appearing to cuddle with an Indian actor on a reality show, lashed out at a Muslim cleric who had criticized her
The Gokeris, culinary and cultural ambassadors of where East meets West
Turkey is a country that has been a place of East and West for centuries. It boasts magnificent architecture and breathtaking landforms.
An American state dinner for a Chinese president
Last week, the president and first lady threw a state dinner at the White House in honor of Chinese President Hu Jintao. Dinner guests included celebrities, business people,
What a difference 12 years makes: For the Lunar New Year, we look back on how far the International District has come since the last Year of the Rabbit
In 1999, President Bill Clinton was in office, the United States was in the midst of the dot-com boom, and the world was facing the turn of the century.
Jan. 25: Former Seattleite Peter Rhee a guest of first lady during State of the Union address
Sitting next to the first lady during the State of the Union address is a privilege not many are afforded. This year, Michelle Obama’s guests included a number of people