Ang Lee, the protean filmmaker of “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and “Brokeback Mountain,” will receive the Directors Guild of America’s lifetime achievement award.
Japanese survivor of atomic bomb recalls its horrors in Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech
A 92-year-old Japanese man who lived through the American atomic bombing of Nagasaki described on Tuesday the agony he witnessed in 1945, including the charred corpses of his loved ones and the ruins of his city, as he accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on his organization’s behalf.
Hannah Kobayashi, missing Hawaii woman whose disappearance prompted a massive search, is found safe
Hannah Kobayashi, the missing Hawaii woman whose disappearance prompted a massive search, has been found safe, the Los Angeles Police Department said Wednesday.
Sofronio becomes The Voice’s first Filipino champion
Sofronio Vasquez has made history as the first Filipino and Asian contestant to win season 26 of “The Voice.”
Harmeet Dhillon selected for key civil rights role at DOJ
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Harmeet Dhillon, a San Francisco-based attorney, for the role of assistant attorney general for civil rights at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Juni One Set mix dreams, delirium, and daring at On the Boards
It’s fair enough to call Seattle’s Haruko Crow Nishimura a dancer. Just don’t overlook everything else she is.
Mike Fong appointed as new executive director for Economic Development in Snohomish County
Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has named Mike Fong as the new executive director for Economic Development, with Fong set to begin the role on Jan, 6, 2025.
Manny Pacquiao, winner of titles in a record 8 weight classes, elected to Boxing Hall of Fame
Manny Pacquiao, who won titles in a record eight weight classes from flyweight to super welterweight while becoming one of boxing’s biggest draws, was elected last week to the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Andy Kim takes Senate oath
Andy Kim is officially a U.S. Senator after being sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday.
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to launch nonstop flights to Japan, Korea in 2025
Seattle travelers looking to fly to Asia will soon have more choices, as Alaska Air Group announced new nonstop flights to Tokyo Narita, Japan, and Seoul Incheon, South Korea, starting in 2025.