After a “voice of God” moment in 2012, local indie filmmaker Vee Hua set about making their first film—a process that took five years. Since beginning their filmmaking journey, Hua has pursued all aspects of cinema, including working as the executive director at the Northwest Film Forum (NWFF), where Hua and the NWFF won the 2021 Mayor’s Award for Achievement in Film.
Fong returns to Snohomish County, reflects on time with Commerce
Mike Fong is heading back to Snohomish County to work on “unfinished business” as the executive director of Economic Development for the county.
Natasha Bhagwat – Mrs. India Washington 2024-2025
From program manager to Mrs. India Washington: A journey of passion, perseverance, and purpose
Scott Oki’s memoir is the new how-to on good citizenship
“I wanted and needed to tell my story.”
The Paper Shield: The racism behind unenforced protection orders
When the court issues a 10-year protection order to safeguard a victim-survivor from persistent and racist harassment, one could reasonably assume the survivor has the law on their side, that they will feel safer in their home, and that the police will protect the survivor.
Checking the box(es): Specific race and ethnicity reporting in health statistics
“You may begin.”
Eastside blogger shares tasty Asian-influenced treats for the holiday season
Bakers get a certain twinkle in their eye at this time of year.
Seattle mom wins $10K on Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge
Janet Tan, a self-taught baker and owner of Fairyland Pastry, won $10,000 in the Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge.
USPS announces “Year of the Snake” stamp for 2025 Lunar New Year celebration
The U.S. Postal Service is giving a sneak peek of its upcoming “Year of the Snake” stamp, set to be unveiled in a special ceremony on January 14, 2025, this time in Boston. The 2024 “Year of the Dragon” design was unveiled in Seattle.
Descendant of last native leader of Alaska island demands Japanese reparations for 1942 invasion
Helena Pagano’s great-grandfather was the last Alaska Native chief of a remote island in the Bering Sea, closer to Russia than North America.