“It takes paperwork, persistence, and patience,” said Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, as she addressed 252 immigrants before they took the Oath of Allegiance to become citizens on July 4—–the nation’s 250th Independence Day—–at the 41st naturalization ceremony held at Seattle Center.
Miki Sudo wins 11th women’s title at Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest
Miki Sudo secured her 11th women’s championship at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog–eating contest, continuing her dominance in the annual Independence Day tradition.
Seattle welcomes new U.S. citizens at annual Independence Day ceremony
More than 500 immigrants are starting a new week as newly minted U.S. citizens.
Kent City Council votes to ban fireworks starting 2017
On Feb. 16, the Kent City Council passed an ordinance that would ban the possession, sale or use of consumer fireworks year-round within the city, starting February 2017. Due to […]
EDITORIAL: Why you gotta be so mean? — America yells ‘go home’ to children at border
The annual Independence Day naturalization ceremonies in cities across the United States, including here in Seattle, are inspirational and moving. According to U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services, 9,000 people became […]
New citizens take oath on Independence Day
Four-hundred eighty-seven new citizens of the United States took their oaths of allegiance on July 4 at the Seattle Center as part of the Ethnic Heritage Council’s 29th Annual Naturalization […]
A Vietnamese Thanksgiving
By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly The Vietnamese in the United States can easily identify with the Thanksgiving story.
Samoa and Tokelau jump ahead a day on New Year’s Eve
By Keni Lesa The Associated Press APIA, Samoa (AP) — Sirens wailed and fireworks exploded in the skies over Samoa, as the tiny South Pacific nation jumped forward in […]
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.
Editorial: Don’t hate us for saying, ‘Merry Christmas!’
Lately, we’ve noticed something that is rather disconcerting. When we’re out and about, walking down the streets of Seattle to buy groceries or run errands