In Asian culture, families traditionally provide care to their elders at home. In 1985, the Chinese Nursing Home Society found that this was not always the case.
Nikkei Concerns: a gathering place with buzz for Seattle’s Japanese American elders
Tosh Okamoto, then commander of the Nisei Veterans Committee, visited a man with this need. He was staying at a nursing home in Seattle’s First Hill district.
Father–son bond explored and mourned in “The Harimaya Bridge”
Director Aaron Woolfolk’s dramatic feature, “The Harimaya Bridge,” filmed mostly in Japan, opens with a young Black man working on a painting.
Editorial: A fond farewell to UW President Mark Emmert
Next month, University of Washington (UW) President Mark Emmert will leave the UW to lead the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Sept. 10: Moon cakes given to seniors to celebrate autumn festival
Christine Chen, founder and chairperson of the Pacific Asia Pro-Health Foundation, partnered with the Pierce County Chamber of Commerce and the Chinese Cultural Center
Aug. 26: China awards Central Washington University $624,000 education contract
Central Washington University received a grant of nearly $624,000 from the People’s Republic of China. The grant will allow 25 Chinese students to begin work on graduate degrees
Aug. 23: Rainier Beach Back2School Bash gives away 900 backpacks
The Back2School Bash was held at Beer Sheva Park in Rainier Beach. The event was organized by Gregory Davis and the Rainier Beach Community Empowerment Commission (RBCEC)
Sept. 1: $5,000 raised at first-ever Mariners Asian Pacific American Heritage Night
The Seattle Mariners held its first-ever Mariners Asian Pacific American Heritage Night at Safeco Field during a game against the Los Angeles Angels.
Sept. 15: Japan’s Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki visits Seattle
Japan’s ambassador to the United States Ichiro Fujisaki and his wife, Noriko, visited Seattle this week and made an appearance at the Seattle Rotary Club
Blog: Watch Out, Patty, here comes Dino
Dino Rossi, candidate for U.S. Senate, dashed through the International District last Sunday, meeting with Chinatown community leaders.