Welcome to another episode of The Layup Drill. This month, we take a look at the start of a new professional basketball league in Asia getting a boost from an NBA star, the rise of a new Chinese tennis star, and a startling diagnosis for a golfer.
Japanese man, 83, ready for more after crossing Pacif ic solo
Japanese adventurer Kenichi Horie at 83 just became the oldest person in the world to complete a solo, nonstop voyage across the Pacific Ocean—and he says he is still “in the middle of my youth” and not done yet.
Bellevue’s Saharsh Vuppala places fourth in revamped National Spelling Bee
Harini Logan of San Antonio, 14, spelled 21 words correctly to emerge as the champion, beating Vikram Raju in a marathon, first-of-its-kind spell-off, a format that tested the contestants on how many words they could correctly spell within 90 seconds.
A brighter future ahead for Denise Louie
After over two years of going dark, in theater terms closing for business, the Denise Louie Education Center held its first in-person gala since October 2019 on June 4—almost 1,000 days apart.
“Reorient” at Wing Luke explores link between art and healing
In troubled times, art can be a means of healing in both the individual and society at large.
BTS visits White House to discuss combating hate crime surge
K-Pop sensation BTS visited the White House on May 31 to talk with President Joe Biden about combating the rise in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans—bringing superstar sizzle to an otherwise sad and scary topic.
DNA testing kit reunites daughter and father
“A part of me still can’t really wrap my head around the fact that I have a sibling,” My Hong shared after finding out he had a half-sister, Kalena Johnson, through DNA testing.
Comic book for child vaccination comes to save the day
Remember when your parents told you to stop reading comic books and do your homework? Well, now there’s a comic book that is your homework. It could literally save your life.
NVC Memorial Day Service
The Nisei Veterans Committee (NVC) and NVC Foundation held its 77th Annual Memorial Day Service at Lake View Cemetery. Attendees gathered by the Nisei War Memorial, a 22-foot tall granite […]
Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival
Seattle Center Festál continues with Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival, a virtual two-day program on June 4 from 1-4:30 p.m. and June 5 from 1-3:30 p.m. It will be available to watch […]
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