Women at the Washington Corrections Center for Women (WCCW) gathered earlier this week for a cultural celebration honoring heritage, traditions and community.
PCC Community Markets CEO Krishnan Srinivasan to step down
Krishnan Srinivasan, who led PCC Community Markets through a financial turnaround, will leave his position as CEO early next year, the Seattle grocery cooperative announced on Wednesday.
King County proclaims Aug. 18 Dolores Sibonga Day
King County officials have proclaimed Aug. 18, 2026, as Dolores Sibonga Day, recognizing her contributions to civil rights, public service and the Filipino American community.
CISC workshop brings community members together on safety
Forty-six community members participated in a Community Safety Workshop hosted Aug. 15 by the CISC Family Resource Center and Anti-Bias Anti-Hate Program.
Seattle Foundation names Elizabeth Wong as new Chief Philanthropy Officer
Seattle Foundation announced on Wednesday the appointment of local strategist and grant maker Elizabeth Wong as its Chief Philanthropy Officer.
Tuck Eng with 2026 service award
Cathay Post #186 has named U.S. Army veteran and longtime community leader Tuck Eng as its 2026 “Veteran Strengthening America” Award recipient.
‘Ping pong elders’ honored for helping keep CID safe
Volunteers with the Seattle Chinatown Block Watch used Tuesday’s National Night Out celebration to spotlight a simple message: neighborhood safety starts with neighbors looking out for one another.
Felicita Irigon receives 2026 OCA Unsung Heroes Award
Felicita Irigon, a longtime Seattle advocate and community volunteer, has received the 2026 OCA Unsung Heroes Award, which recognizes people whose lifelong dedication has made a lasting impact without seeking public recognition.
Oregon civil rights icon Minoru Yasui featured at Obama Presidential Center
The legacy of Oregon civil rights attorney Minoru Yasui is now part of a signature exhibit at the Obama Presidential Center Museum.
UW professor Gharan wins major math award
Shayan Oveis Gharan, a University of Washington (UW) professor of computer science and engineering, has been awarded the International Mathematics Union’s 2026 Abacus Medal—a major prize awarded every four years to a computer scientist under 40—“for his landmark contributions to the theory of algorithms.”