Award-winning poet and translator Don Mee Choi received a coveted MacArthur Foundation Fellow “Genius Grant.” The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced the recipients of this year’s prestigious fellowships on Sept. 28. The foundation awards fellowships to people who have shown exceptional originality and dedication to their creative pursuits. “This doesn’t feel real […]
Celski inducted into the Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
Three-time Olympic medalist J.R. Celski was inducted into the Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 16. In addition to the Olympic medals, the Federal Way native has won 11 World Championship medals, 26 World Cup medals, and set two world records including the 500 meters, in which he was the first person to break […]
SAM elects new chair
The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) announced on Sept. 29 that Dr. Constance W. Rice has been elected chair of the museum’s board of trustees—the first person of color in that role. Rice has served on the museum’s board since 1995. “It’s an honor to step into this leadership position on the museum’s board, after so […]
Chef Nakajima launches teriyaki sauce line
Three-time James Beard Award semi-finalist and ‘Top Chef’ Season 18 finalist, Chef Shota Nakajima is launching a premium teriyaki sauce under the name Make Umami. Born in Seattle, Nakajima started cooking at the age of 16. He opened the highly acclaimed Adana (originally Naka), which was the recipient of ‘Best New Restaurant’ in The Seattle […]
New light rail stations
The Northgate Link Extension opened on Oct. 2 with new stations in Northgate, the University District, and Roosevelt. The U-District station features a sign that says “welcome” in Chinese and other languages. It is a 20 minute ride from the Chinatown station. Both U-District and Roosevelt stations are underground. The Northgate station is elevated and […]
Police commander demoted over Seattle protest blames racism
SEATTLE (AP) — A recently demoted Seattle police commander is suing the city of Seattle and interim police Chief Adrian Diaz, alleging discrimination and unfair blame for a flashpoint “pink umbrella incident” during police clashes with racial justice demonstrators. Capt. Steve Hirjak contends in his lawsuit, filed in King County Superior Court last week, that […]
Man wounded in Chinatown-International District shooting
Police responded to an encampment near the Chinatown-International District after a man was shot in the leg. The 32-year-old was reportedly walking near 10th Avenue and South Lane Street around 1 a.m. on Sept. 28 when he was struck in the leg by a bullet. He was able to walk to a friend’s tent in […]
California city apologizes for 1887 Chinatown destruction
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The city of San Jose was once home to one of the largest Chinatowns in California. In the heart of downtown, it was the center of life for Chinese immigrants who worked on nearby farms and orchards. More than a century after arsonists burned it […]
Parents in China laud rule limiting video game time for kids
By ZEN SOO AP Technology Writer Li Zhanguo’s two children, ages 4 and 8, don’t have their own smartphones, but like millions of other Chinese children, they are no strangers to online gaming. “If my children get their hands on our mobile phones or an iPad, and if we don’t closely monitor their screen time, […]
New landmark recognizes Chinese contributions to Yosemite
Associated Press YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — A century-old building originally used as a laundry by Chinese workers at Yosemite’s iconic Wawona Hotel has been restored and turned into a visitor’s attraction, recognizing Chinese Americans’ contributions to the early history of the national park. Officials unveiled a new sign on Oct. 1 marking the […]