By Vivian Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly Standing on “the bridge” at Pike Place Market — the Desimone bridge suspended over Western Avenue in downtown Seattle and home to the Market’s […]
Editorial: David Wu to leave office disgraced
In February, newspapers were calling for David Wu, 56, to resign after finding out about his bizarre behavior at the end of his 2010 campaign — which included sending pictures […]
Blog: Have a fav for gov?
Monday, Congressman Jay Inslee, a Democrat, announced his bid for Washington state governor in 2012. Attorney General Rob McKenna, a Republican, announced his three weeks ago. “Who are you supporting?” […]
Controversial Ore. congressman Wu gets a primary challenger
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon congressman who has acknowledged inappropriate behavior during the 2010 election campaign will face a primary challenge in the next election.
‘Sex in Seattle’ nears its end with the penultimate episode
Kathy Hsieh’s writing career began in the ninth grade when her language arts teacher asked students to write a script for a class assignment. Hsieh wrote a comedic retelling
More services for Asians? An unexpected benefit in tolling 520
When the groundhog failed to see its shadow this past February, people were eager to usher in spring early. But as trees and flower begin to bloom
USCIS to Start Accepting H-1B Petitions for FY 2012 on April 1, 2011
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today it will start accepting H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal year (FY) 2012 cap on April 1, 2011. Cases will be considered accepted on the date USCIS receives a properly filed petition for which the correct fee has been submitted; not the date that the petition is postmarked …
Gary Locke — The next U.S. Ambassador to China?
On March 7, reports surfaced that President Barack Obama was planning to nominate U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke as the U.S. Ambassador to China.
Witness: Galliano made racist remarks in Paris bar
PARIS (AP) — Famed fashion designer John Galliano raged against a couple at a Paris cafe with threats, expletives, and a remark referring to the man’s
Attention: Are you studying Chinese linguistics? Apply for the Li Fang-Kuei & Hsu Ying Graduate Fellowship
The Li Fang-Kuei & Hsu Ying Graduate Fellowship Award in Chinese Linguists is awarded annually to second-year or higher level graduate students who are studying Chinese