ArtsFund President and CEO Mari Horita announced on Nov. 28 that she is leaving the organization after 20 years to join NHL Seattle. She’s been CEO of the nonprofit organization for the last seven years. In a letter to ArtsFund supporters, Horita wrote, “I would not have made this difficult decision but for the unique […]
Elisa Hahn leaves KING 5
Elisa Hahn announced on Nov. 28 that it was her last day at KING 5. She accepted a position at Boeing. “I have been craving a new adventure,” she wrote on Twitter. “I make this decision with a heavy heart, as I leave behind my dear friends, some of the best journalists in the business.” […]
Wing Luke Museum got a visit from Asian American Santa
The Wing Luke Museum got a visit on Dec. 1 from Asian American Santa. Families and kids got a chance to pose for photos with the Jolly Red Elf played by Kerry Taniguchi. A longtime volunteer at the Wing, Taniguchi first stepped into Santa’s boots in 2016. Santa was accompanied by a helper elf played […]
New director of UW Bothell education research institute
Carrie Tzou, an associate professor at the University of Washington Bothell School of Educational Studies, is the new director of the university’s Goodlad Institute for Educational Renewal, which works to support teachers and help students become better citizens in a democracy. Tzou takes over for Professor Tom Bellamy. Tzou will continue to grow partnerships that turn […]
Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối 25th anniversary celebration
Over 200 people gathered at the Tukwila Community Center on Nov. 3 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối. $55,000 was raised at the event and organizers are still collecting donations and sponsorship through the end of the year. Founder and Executive Director Minh-Duc Nguyen recognized many individuals and organizations for their […]
Maynard Alley Open House
SCIDpda is hosting another Maynard Alley Open House on Dec. 7. At the first open house in October at Massive Monkees Studio, students from the University of Washington Landscape Architecture program gathered preliminary ideas about what the community wants for the alley. The students have now incorporated that feedback into their designs and will be […]
Washington State Ms. Asia
Neha Krishna of Bellevue won the Washington State Ms. Asia pageant held on Nov. 18 at the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. Born in India, Krishna, 36, now works as a Google recruiter, and previously worked at Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook. Krishna said she is passionate about inclusive education policies, and working on better mental health […]
LIHI gala
The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) raised $500,000 at its annual gala at the Four Seasons Hotel on Nov. 9. Funds raised benefit LIHI housing and service programs, the Urban Rest Stop, and Tiny House Villages. Pearl Leung of Vulcan, Inc. was honored as a Housing Hero, along with Alice Lockridge of Women4Women and Dave […]
Filipino WWII veterans honored
The Seattle City Council honored Filipino and American World War II veterans with a proclamation during the Nov. 13 council meeting, a few days after Veterans Day. During World War II, 250,000 Filipinos were called into service. As citizens of a U.S. commonwealth during the war, they were promised full veterans benefits. But after the […]
National Philanthropy Day awards
Ray Li received the 2018 Professional Achievement Award for the Association of Fundraising Professionals Advancement Northwest Forum on Nov. 1 at The Westin Seattle. Li built the development team at Neighborhood House and the international fundraising department at the University of Washington. He also serves for the American Red Cross. Phnom Penh Noodle House was […]
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