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Benson Wong running for Mercer Island City Council

May 6, 2013 By Admin

Mercer Island resident Benson Wong is running for Mercer Island City Council, challenging Position 6 incumbent Mike Grady.

JACL hosts 91st Annual Banquet and Fundraiser

April 29, 2013 By Admin

The Seattle chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League hosted it 91st Annual Banquet and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 20, raising funds for the organization’s community programs.

Korean Orchestra visits Benaroya Hall, performs

April 29, 2013 By Admin

The Daejeon Yeonjeng Municipal Orchestra and Morning Star Korean Cultural Center presented a performance of Korea Fantasy at Benaroya Hall on Monday, April 22 to a near capacity audience. Daejeon […]

Cheryl Chow remembered at memorial ceremony

April 29, 2013 By Admin

Approximately 800 people gathered to celebrate the life of Cheryl Chow on Saturday, April 20 at Town Hall Seattle. Chow, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2011, passed away on […]

LeHama Jewelry closes its doors after 33 years

April 29, 2013 By Admin

LeHama Jewelry closed it doors on Saturday, April 20, after 33 years of serving the Asian community in Seattle.

SAM Chinese Art Curator to join Chinese University of Hong Kong

April 22, 2013 By Admin

Josh Yiu, Foster Foundation Curator of Chinese Art at the Seattle Art Museum (SAM), has accepted the position of Associate Director of the Art Museum at the Chinese University of […]

Judge Yu receives 2013 Civic Award from Municipal League

April 22, 2013 By Admin

Judge Mary I. Yu received the Public Official of the Year Award from the Municipal League at their 2013 Civic Awards on Thursday, April 11.

Sharon Maeda named executive director of new nonprofit

April 22, 2013 By Admin

Sharon Maeda has been named executive director of a new nonprofit, 21 PROGRESS, based in Seattle.

2013 Washington Japanese Princesses announced

April 22, 2013 By Admin

The 2013 Washington State Japanese Princesses have been announced. They are Izumi Kahokuhulaokekai Hansen, Christine Kimiko Ito, Aspasea Elina McKenna, and Kristi Yukiko Nakata. The 2013 Washington state Japanese Queen […]

Michael Itti appointed as executive director of the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

April 15, 2013 By Admin

Governor Jay Inslee appointed Michael Itti as the executive director of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs in early April. Itti is a second generation Thai-Chinese American […]