BEIJING, China (AP)—China’s President Hu Jintao is scheduled to visit the United States in January, a senior U.S. official said Thursday, Oct. 21st in
7.7-magnitude quake hits off Indonesian island
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP)—A powerful earthquake hit off western Indonesia late Monday, Oct. 25th briefly triggering a tsunami warning that sent thousands
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.
Seven Asian American women to be honored at UW Women’s Center gala
The University of Washington (UW) Women’s Center is celebrating 100 years of women voting in Washington state by honoring 100 influential women in the state that have
Oct. 2: Questkids hosts launch party and fashion show
Questkids Clothing held its first fashion show and launch party, showcasing its Fall 2010 Back to Cool Collection. The clothing line was designed by Binh Nguyen, founder of Questkids.
Oct. 8: Refugee Women’s Alliance celebrates 25 years
Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) celebrated its 25th anniversary at the S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium at Benaroya Hall. The theme was “When Sleeping Women Wake,
Oct. 1: Northwest Asian Weekly earns five WNPA awards
Northwest Asian Weekly (NWAW) staff members and one of its reporters garnered five awards from the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association (WNPA) Better Newspaper Contest.
Would a state income tax benefit or hurt ethnic communities?
Lately, television airwaves have been bombarded with commercials about whether Washington residents will be burdened with a state income tax. The commercials urge voters to take a stand.
1st API female doctor to three U.S. presidents speaks on honoring Filipino roots
Her memories of being a girl who could enter a vice admiral’s house only through the back door with her father, Angel Mariano, are still fresh.
Astoria garden will mark the Chinese contribution in Oregon
A new garden being planned for Astoria, Ore., will commemorate the contribution of Chinese people to the building of the Astoria area and Lower Columbia River Basin.