Nolen Lee celebrated the release of his new book, The Panda is Fat and Other Haikus at the Seattle Kinokuniya Bookstore on July 7. Lee briefly talked about his book and gave live drawing demonstration. Lee is a cartoonist based in the Seattle area and creator of “The Punching Pandas.” He freelances in illustration and […]
New location
Asian Pacific Tours and Travel celebrated the opening of its new location with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 22. The new location is at 614 South Jackson Strett. Seattle Deputy Mayor Mike Fong, Seattle Fire Chief Harold Scroggins, and Seattle Police Lieutenant Adrian Diaz were among the dignitaries who attended, as well as State […]
City Council resolution on Al Sugiyama Way
On July 23, the Seattle City Council approved a resolution to honor Seattle activist and educator Alan Sugiyama. Resolution 31827 will designate 15th Avenue South, from South Nevada Street to South Columbian Way, as “Alan Sugiyama Way.” Sugiyama founded the Asian Family Affair newspaper in Seattle in 1972. He was also the first Asian American […]
Narasaki named Japanese American of the Biennium
On July 21, the National Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) proudly named Diane Narasaki as Japanese American of the Biennium in the field of Business/Industry/Technology. The award is the highest public award of the National JACL. In nominating Narasaki, the Seattle Chapter JACL wrote, “Diane’s ability to coalesce diverse groups of smaller communities into larger […]
Singh named new president of Edmonds Community College
The Edmonds Community College Board of Trustees voted to offer Dr. Amit Singh the role of president. Singh accepted and began work on June 25. With more than 20 years of experience in higher education, Singh previously served as the provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at Clark State Community College in Springfield, […]
86th Bon Odori
Seattle Betsuin hosted the 86th Bon Odori on July 22. Bon Odori is one of the longest, community-sanctioned events at Seafair. It featured traditional Japanese music, dress, and dancing. This year welcomed a new dance honoring the memory of Jack Matsui, a community member, Japanese incarceration survivor, and war veteran.
Rotary Club of Seattle has a new president
Cindy Runger is the 110th president of the Rotary Club of Seattle — the first woman of color to hold that position. Born in Vietnam, Runger is a Gonzaga University graduate. She also holds a JD from the Gonzaga University School of Law, and currently serves on Gonzaga’s Board of Regents. Runger had a career […]
Carnegie Corp’s ‘Great Immigrants’ list
The Carnegie Corporation of New York released its annual list of Great Immigrants on June 28, comprised of 38 naturalized citizens who “enrich the fabric of American culture and strengthen our democracy through their lives, their work, and their example.” Among the honorees were Rep. Pramila Jayapal, University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce, and […]
Al Sugiyama street sign
The Alan Sugiyama Honorary Street Sign Committee said a sign honoring the late community leader will be approved by the Seattle City Council on July 23. Committee member Larry Matsuda said they received an email on July 11 from City Council President Bruce Harrell’s office of the approval. Because of a proposed Seattle Department of […]
Rainier Valley neighborhood grant
HomeSight and the Rainier Valley Community Development Fund announced the approval of nearly $2 million in grants and lending capital from Wells Fargo last month. The funds will be used to help improve the Othello/Rainier Valley community and create more diverse small business ownership in South Seattle. A comprehensive, resident-driven neighborhood plan that includes a […]
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