Names in the News

Matsukawa is recipient of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays

May 5, 2022 By Admin

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 […]

Look who’s 105

May 5, 2022 By Admin

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, […]

2022 Tomodachi Award honors Shimabukuro

May 5, 2022 By Admin

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 […]

Seattle Boba Fest

April 28, 2022 By Admin

The U District is hosting the first Seattle Boba Fest in celebration of National Bubble Tea Day on April 30. The event will feature boba drinks and desserts from 18 […]

AAPISTRONG Small Business Roundtable

April 28, 2022 By Admin

More than 70 people attended the AAPISTRONG Small Business Roundtable Series at the China Harbor Restaurant on April 22. It was organized by local community leader Shiao Yen Wu and […]

Supreme pitcher Yu

April 28, 2022 By Admin

Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu has been practicing throwing a ball 60 feet! Yu will throw the honorary pitch at a Seattle Mariners game on May 24, which will […]

“We Hereby Refuse” creators win 40th Annual AKCHO Award

April 28, 2022 By Admin

The Association of King County Historical Organizations (AKCHO) announced the recipients of its 40th Annual AKCHO Awards. The annual AKCHO Awards honor people, projects, and organizations who have done outstanding […]

Year of the Tiger Celebration

April 21, 2022 By Admin

The Seattle Chinatown-International District (CID) Food Walk is back on Saturday, April 30. As part of the Year of the Tiger celebration, 38 vendor booths will line the streets, and […]

Vashon Center for the Arts to exhibit Akio Takamori’s work

April 21, 2022 By Admin

Vashon Center for the Arts will feature works by former Vashon Island resident and renowned ceramic artist Akio Takamori, beginning on May 6. While not a retrospective, the exhibit, curated […]

South Sound Day of Remembrance

April 21, 2022 By Admin

The Washington State Historical Society, writer and public historian Tamiko Nimura, and Tacoma Arts Live are teaming up to host a program commemorating the 80th anniversary of the forced eviction […]