By Leanne Italie The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — With its fireworks, family reunions, and feasts, Lunar New Year is the longest and most important celebration for millions around […]
Blog: A LNY surprise for McGinn and Conlin
For the last few weeks, things have not been going well between Mayor Mike McGinn and Seattle Council President Richard Conlin.
Feb. 3: Seattle Chinese Chamber rings in Lunar New Year
The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce held its Lunar New Year banquet at New Hong Kong Restaurant. More than 300 guests attended.
Do famous Asians exemplify (or defy) their rabbit traits?
February 3 marked the Lunar New Year of the metal rabbit. Rabbits are best known for their calm and gentle demeanors, like those of wise businessmen/women.
Rabbits being threatened as ‘their’ year begins
BANGKOK (AP) — Many Asians believe the Year of the Rabbit will bring good luck to those born under that zodiac sign, but conservationists warn that the furry creatures
Year of the Cat OR Year of the Rabbit?
People who celebrate the Lunar New Year have a lot to look forward to in the Year of the Rabbit. 2011 is a rarity in the 12 zodiac animals. While the Chinese
Blog: The Lunar New Year saves many businesses
After Jan. 1, businesses usually slow down. People don’t feel like going out to eat or spending money when they have already spent a lot during the holidays.
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.
Editorial: Economy looking up, don’t lose hope
It’s a new year and a new economy. Believe it or not, things are getting better. The Seattle Times reported that December was the first time in 25 months
NWAW’s must reads: Page-turners about an overachiever, a Washington apple, and a North Korean spy
She’s a Korean American, a high school senior, a three-time concertmaster violinist for the Connecticut All-State Orchestra, a non-2300 Club Member