Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says he wants suggestions on how to improve the outreach to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, as well as others.
Mitsui appointed as new Portland Community College president
Seattleite Mark Mitsui will begin his new job as president of Portland Community College (PCC) on Aug. 29.
Seattle’s new housing levy sustains 35-year ongoing effort to combat homelessness
With about 74,000 more “yes” votes, Seattle’s Proposition Number 1 replaces an expiring levy to pay for more affordable housing and provides $290 million over the next seven years.
BLOG: Japan’s virtue is my weakness
I am not always punctual. In fact, I admit that I am often a few minutes late. That realization hit me when I was in Japan recently.
Korean Liberation Day recognition
The Metropolitan King County Council, joined by Moon Duk-ho, Consul General for the Republic of Korea, recognized Aug. 15th as Liberation Day of Korea, celebrating the end of the Japanese […]
Chinese student receives top IB score
Annie Wright School in Tacoma announced that 26 out of 27 students received its International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and that class president Maggie Wang received the highest score on the […]
House of Hong reopens
Located at 409 8th Ave. S., the House of Hong reopened on Aug. 5 after three weeks of remodeling. Dignitaries for its grand opening on Aug. 13 included Lt. Gov. […]
Viet Wah relocation
The new location of Viet Wah Supermarket, at 2825 Sunset Blvd. in Renton, is across the street from its former location. Duc Tran, founder of Viet Wah, said the lease […]
Bellevue College appoints co-presidents
On Aug. 3, the Board of Trustees of Bellevue College voted to appoint Dr. Gita Bangera, interim vice president of instruction and Aaron Hilliard, vice president of Human Resources as […]
Grandmother of Thai Olympian dies watching him lift on TV
BANGKOK (AP) — A celebratory occasion for a Thai Olympic bronze medal winner’s family turned somber as the athlete’s grandmother collapsed and died minutes before he won third place in […]