Alex Fan, the Director-General of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Seattle is leaving his post at the end of August, after a year and a half. A new director-general, Daniel Kuo-ching Chen, will take over. Chen is currently Deputy Secretary-General of the Taiwan Council for U.S. Affairs. Previously, he served as senior consular […]
New CAPAA commissioners
The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) welcomed three new commissioners in July—Julio Diaz, Ping Ping, and Va’eomatoka Valu. Valu is from south King County, and is a member of the Pacific Islander Health Board and the Pacific Islander Community Association. He plans to channel his knowledge and energy into fighting for […]
Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto dies at 76
Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto, known for his avant-garde and colorful work that included flamboyant costumes of the late rock icon David Bowie, died of leukemia on July 21, his company said. He was 76. Yamamoto debuted in 1971, becoming the first Japanese fashion designer to hold a show in London. He became internationally known […]
Rocky Fong is new Ascend Seattle chapter president
Rocky Fong has been confirmed as president for Seattle’s Ascend chapter for the next two years. The national Ascend leadership committee voted unanimously for Fong’s appointment. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Fong has resided in Seattle with his family since 1997. He began his career in the banking and financial services industry in 2004 […]
Downtown Freddie turns 72
Friends of Fred “Downtown Freddie” Brown celebrated his 72nd birthday at Tai Tung on July 14. Brown played 13 seasons in the NBA, all with the Seattle SuperSonics. Tai Tung is his favorite Chinatown restaurant and he loves the fried chicken wings and shrimp foo young. Former Sonic teammate Jack Sikma was among the guests […]
Vanessa Lee
Vanessa Lee recently graduated from Bellevue High School and was awarded the unsung hero award by her classmates. They say she “quietly does the right thing, is there for others, and does not expect public recognition for what she does.” Lee is also well known in the community for being a skilled dancer trained under […]
Steven Su
Steven Su recently graduated from Kentridge High School, taking part in an in-person graduation ceremony. Students and their families arrived in a single vehicle at their designated time. Students would then walk across the stage, with four family members watching, and receive their diploma cover while wearing their cap and gown. Family members remained in […]
Noah Miles
Noah Miles recently graduated from O’Dea High School. Miles was an All Honor/AP Student, was recognized as Athlete of the Week in December 2019 by the Seattle Seahawks, and he was a Young Executive of Color at the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business for 2019-2020. Miles will attend University of San Diego and […]
Primary election ballots
The deadline to register to vote online and by mail is July 27. Mailed registration forms must be received—not postmarked—by July 27. If you have not received your ballot, call King County Elections at 206-296-VOTE (8683). King County Elections said it mailed ballots and voters’ pamphlets on July 15, to over 1.34 million registered voters […]
Democracy Voucher Program now open for 2021 candidates
SEATTLE — The City of Seattle’s Democracy Voucher Program is open to candidates interested in using Democracy Vouchers to help finance their campaigns for the 2021 City of Seattle elections. In 2021, the mayor, city attorney, city council positions 8 and 9 will be on the ballot and eligible for funding. The Democracy Voucher Program […]
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