Capitol Hill

Shota Nakajima to close Taku, takes break from restaurant ownership

March 13, 2025 By Admin

Seattle chef Shota Nakajima is closing his Capitol Hill restaurant, Taku, and stepping away from running restaurants for the foreseeable future.

Seattle Central welcomes Yoshiko Harden

March 24, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Seattle Central College has named Yoshiko Harden as its new Vice President of Student Services. Harden begins her new position on March 28 and describes it as “coming home.” She […]

Political newcomer Dan Shih’s passion for public service rooted in family and culture

March 18, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By James Tabafunda Northwest Asian Weekly Dan Shih advocates for justice; he works on such issues as patent infringement, class actions, and contract and warranty disputes. But now, the Seattle […]

First Hill Streetcar begins service amid firecrackers and lions

February 22, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Feb. 13, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and community leaders Ron Chew (International Community Health Services Foundation), Gloria Lung Wakayama (The Wing), David Leong (Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce), […]

NAKA chef teaches sushi rolling and washoku at cultural event

February 22, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Jan. 24, Shota Nakajima, a chef and owner of NAKA on Capitol Hill, taught Seattle residents how to hand-roll sushi as part of an initiative to make Japanese cuisine […]

First Hill Streetcar begins service with soft opening and free rides on Jan. 23

January 29, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Travelers on the First Hill Streetcar were able to ride for free on Saturday, Jan. 23, during a promotional service period. Conceived as a link between Seattle’s Link Light Rail […]

Jayapal poised for Congress?

January 29, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Jan. 21, Washington state Sen. Pramila Jayapal announced her congressional bid in Washington state’s 7th district, in hopes of succeeding U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, who is retiring and vacating his seat after 14 terms.

mamnoon owners bring Middle Eastern flavors to Amazon

January 18, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

This month, employees and visitors to Amazon’s new Doppler campus will be able to savor juice and vegetarian dishes at anar, a restaurant by Racha and Wassef Haroun. Influenced by […]

KAC–WA November reception features Ross Andrew Winery

January 18, 2016 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Nov. 18, 2015, the Washington state chapter of the Korean American Coalition (KAC–WA) held a networking reception at 10 degrees in Capitol Hill that featured Ross Andrew from Ross […]

The Assassin

November 6, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Andrew Hamlin Northwest Asian Weekly I settled into my seat wondering how Hou Hsaio-Hsien, a Taiwanese director with an eye to the quirks, and subtle quakes of human interchange, […]