Gov. Jay Inslee appointed Shinhae Hwang to the Edmonds College (EC) Board of Trustees as the 10th student trustee. Hwang’s term began July 1 and runs through June 2023. Hwang […]

The University of Michigan appointed Santa Ono as its new university president on July 13, making him the first Asian American to hold the university position. In a news release, […]

Averie Bishop, a Filipino American, is the first Asian American to win the title of Miss Texas in the 85-year history of the beauty pageant. “It’s such an emotional feeling […]

Eric Sano, currently a captain with the Seattle Police Department (SPD), has been named a finalist for Port of Seattle Police Chief. The Port began recruiting for candidates in spring […]

Tsering Cornell took her oath of office on July 1 to join Clark County’s Superior Court bench and become the county’s first Asian American judge, and the first Tibetan American […]

Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM) held a live auction and dinner on July 9 at The Westin Bellevue. The Artful Evening gala and auction honored the late Ron Ho—an art jeweler […]

Greg Wong has served as director of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) since February. He leads a team devoted to creating and sustaining strong, vibrant communities that connect people […]

King County Executive Dow Constantine has selected Dr. Faisal Khan, the former director of public health in St. Louis County, to be the next director of Public Health—Seattle & King […]