AleXa, a K-pop artist who represented her home state of Oklahoma, was crowned the winner of NBC’s “American Song Contest” on May 9. AleXa’s original song “Wonderland” won America and the National Jury’s vote for best hit song. “Wonderland” has been the most streamed song from the competition with over 2.7 million streams. AleXa will […]
Morisawa designed new traffic boxes
Pacific Northwest artist Naoko Morisawa made a trio of boxes with pink waves for the City of Des Moines Traffic Box Project. The boxes will be placed at the northeast corner of South Kent-Des Moines Road and Pacific Highway.
James Hong gets star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
James Hong, one of the most prolific Asian American actors in history, got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on May 10. Hong, 93, who was joined by celebrity guest speakers, including Daniel Dae Kim, unveiled his star in a ceremony, becoming one of just 19 people of Asian descent to make it […]
Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce announced leadership changes and CEO search
The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to conduct a search for their new president/CEO, as well as leadership transitions in the meantime. The board appointed Samantha Le as the interim president/CEO. Le was a long-time member of the Chamber and joined as the executive vice president in the fall of 2021. Parties […]
Grand Master Cho Ki Seung attains rank of 9th Degree Black Belt in taekwondo
Washington State Grand Master Cho Ki Seung executed his rank testing at the headquarters of World Taekwondo in Seoul, South Korea and received his official 9th Degree Dan Certificate last month. Rising to the rank of 9th Degree Black Belt is an extraordinary achievement that only a few martial artists ever attain. Cho immigrated to […]
May Day march
Approximately 150 demonstrators walked down Jackson Street through Seattle’s Chinatown-International District on May 1, as part of a May Day rally for immigrant and workers rights. Speakers highlighted the need to stop hate crimes against Asian people, and drew attention to multiracial solidarity against police brutality and white supremacy.
Frank Irigon to receive UW’s 2022 Odegaard Award
Community member Frank Irigon is the 2022 recipient of the University of Washington Charles E. Odegaard Award. Irigon will be presented with this honor at the 2022 Celebration event on May 18. Born in the Philippines, Irigon immigrated to the United States with his mother and siblings in 1950. He earned his Bachelor of Arts […]
Matsukawa is recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays
On April 29, the government of Japan announced that it awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays to former KING 5 anchor Lori Matsukawa, for her contributions in promoting friendly relations between Japan and the United States. A news release stated that Matsukawa “significantly contributed to increase awareness of Japanese American […]
Look who’s 105
Gene Moy is now 105 years young! One of the oldest living Chinese American World War II veterans, Moy held a joint celebration at Joyale Restaurant recently, with his friend, Cari Murotani, who turned 77.
2022 Tomodachi Award honors Shimabukuro
Jake Shimabukuro will receive the 2022 Tomodachi Award from the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington (JCCCW) during the Tomodachi gala. The award recognizes his many years of promoting and celebrating the U.S.-Japan relationship through music and education. The event will be held virtually on the JCCCW YouTube channel, where Shimabukuro performs. He is […]
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