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.”
Block Watch groups come together for Chinatown Seafair Parade
Seattle Chinatown Block Watch celebrated its eighth anniversary by bringing together neighborhood safety groups from across Seattle during this year’s Chinatown Seafair Parade.
Bellevue City Council backs ‘Isan Park’ name
The Bellevue City Council on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to name a new downtown park Isan Park, recognizing the city’s Japanese American heritage and the community’s longstanding contributions to Bellevue.
A new generation of leaders graduates From SYLP
The Summer Youth Leadership Program (SYLP) celebrated six high school graduates on July 16, wrapping up its second year since the program was revived.
Philippine Consulate General opens in Seattle
Ambassador Henry Bensurto Jr. was formally welcomed as the Philippines’ new consul general during the inauguration of the Philippine Consulate General in Seattle last month.
Hobbs becomes NASS president
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs has been selected as president of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS)—the nation’s oldest, nonpartisan professional organization for public officials.
Alysa Liu’s Olympic success leads to ESPY win
Alysa Liu has won the prize for Best Breakthrough Athlete at the 2026 ESPYS.
Cathay Post #186 to carry historic flags in Seattle Chinatown Seafair Parade
American Legion Cathay Post No. 186 will mark the nation’s 250th anniversary by carrying two historic 10-foot-by-15-foot flags during the Seattle Chinatown Seafair Parade this Sunday, July 19, including what organizers believe will be the first public parade appearance of the Kingdome POW/MIA flag.