The Tacoma City Council voted Tuesday to begin contract negotiations with Hyun Kim to become city manager.
Hawaiian Airlines names new executive chef
Hawaiian Airlines announced on Tuesday that it has named Hawaiʻi-born chef Dell Valdez as its new executive chef.
Wong rejoins Pacifica Law Group
Greg Wong, the former Seattle Deputy Mayor and General Counsel is rejoining Pacifica Law Group as a partner working at the convergence of law, government, business, policy, and politics.
Moon seeks state House seat
Jason Moon, president of the Mukilteo City Council, and a 40-year South Snohomish County resident, announced his campaign on March 1 for State Representative in Washington’s 21st Legislative District, Position 1.
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to a rematch in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their landmark 2015 bout.
Michelle Yeoh to receive Walk of Fame star
Michelle Yeoh will receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Feb. 18.
CID supporters lobby for sustained tax funding
Betty Lau, a retired teacher and longtime advocate for Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID), traveled to Olympia on Feb. 10 to urge lawmakers to secure 10 years of funding from existing tax sources to support Historic South Downtown (HSD)’s grantmaking and community services.
Vu to rejoin OIRA
The Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs (OIRA) announced that former Director Cuc Vu will be re-joining the department as OIRA’s new acting director.
Juma Ventures appoints Chin as new CEO
Dr. Lisa Chin has been appointed as Juma’s new CEO, succeeding Adriane Armstrong, who served Juma for 14 years, including seven years as CEO.
OCA Greater Seattle Golden Circle awardees
OCA Greater Seattle honored four nationally recognized community organizations during its Golden Circle Awards & Lunar New Year Celebration on Jan. 31—marking a departure from past ceremonies that traditionally recognized individuals.