Happy year of the Rabbit! Wishing you and your loved ones a year of health, happiness, and prosperity!
JACL national scholarships now accepting applications
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) is accepting applications for its scholarship program.
Ode to Spring to usher in 2011 Chinese New Year
Ode to Spring 2011 is a festive cultural performance that celebrates the Chinese New Year. It will be held at 7:30 p.m., on Feb. 12, at the University of Washington’s Meany Theater.
Seattle-owned hospital company develops its market in Asia
Columbia Asia is a Seattle-owned hospital company that has 19 medical facilities in India, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Columbia Asia plans to open 15 new hospitals
Seattle naval officer Aoki helps young people dive into science
Two naval officers and a little build-it-yourself underwater robot are helping to create a new generation of scientists and engineers.
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
Director defies conventions in documentary about music
We Don’t Care About Music Anyway” is a documentary studying experimental musicians in and around Tokyo. Its structure is experimental in itself.
Asian American lawmakers demand Limbaugh apology
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh’s imitation of Chinese President Hu Jintao’s speech has stirred a backlash among
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
A parade! A parade!
On Saturday, Jan. 29, parents and kids braved the rain and came down to the International District to participate in the Second Annual Children’s Costume Parade and Contest, organized by the Northwest Asian Weekly and Seattle Chinese Post and produced by the Chinatown/International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA). Judges picked three winners and six finalists. […]