Seattle Mayor-elect Bruce Harrell announced on Dec. 13 the first significant hires of his administration. The news release boasted of a “diverse and experienced team of leaders that will support [Harrell’s] efforts to unify, inspire, and address the urgent challenges facing Seattle. Members of the team include civic leaders from inside and outside local government, […]
Yale dean Hsu dies
Mary Li Hsu, who nurtured Asian American life at Yale University, died on Nov. 8 after battling neuroendocrine cancer. Hsu was 63 and she passed away in her Manhattan home. Hsu grew up in Seattle as the eldest daughter of a Northern Chinese immigrant family. She entered Yale in 1976, when the Asian American population […]
Minato appointed to WHEFA board
Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Jasmine Minato as the Washington Higher Education Facilities Authority (WHEFA)’s newest board member, effective Nov. 9. Minato has an extensive background in fundraising, higher-education development, and community philanthropy. “At the heart of inclusive education infrastructure, I am eager to support regional campuses overcoming financial hardships patterned out by the COVID-19 […]
Kristi Yamaguchi bobblehead
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum released a limited-edition bobblehead on Dec. 9 of U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi. The bobblehead celebrates the 30th anniversary of Yamaguchi becoming the first Asian American woman to win a gold medal, which she won at the 1992 Olympic games. It depicts a […]
Omoide writing group celebrates its 30th anniversary
Omoide—which means memories—is a writing program of the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington, meeting on the third Saturday of each month. It was founded by Dee Goto, Atsushi Kiuchi, Mako Nakagawa, and Janet Baba. Since 1991, it has organized and shared five publications. Omoide is now gathering stories about heritage values for Omoide […]
Durkan in the CID
Mayor Jenny Durkan visited the Chinatown-International District (CID) at the Chong Wah Benevolent Association to thank supporters on Nov. 30. Several community groups were present to talk with Durkan about the CID and other critical issues facing the city.
Comcast RISE business grant winner serves a latte kindness during tough times
It was a moment of kindness from a stranger that motivated Claire Sumadiwirya, mother of three, to open a purpose-driven cafe.
The Layup Drill
Welcome to another edition of The Layup Drill. In the last column of 2021, we take a look at the world’s concern over Peng Shuai, an attack on Sunisa Lee, and an unfortunate death in Las Vegas.
Asian futures, without Asians: Scary look at science fiction
2014’s “Ex Machina,” written and directed by Alex Garland, won an Oscar and was widely considered one of the most dashing and deep science fiction films of its era.
Kobe Terrace shooting
Detectives are investigating after a man was shot near Kobe Terrace park in the Chinatown-International District on the night of Dec. 3. At 11:18 p.m., police responded to 6th Avenue South and South Washington Street for reports of a shooting. Arriving officers found a man with a gunshot wound to the stomach and immediately began […]
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