Mayor Katie Wilson confirmed at a July 31 news conference that she asked Shon Barnes to resign as chief of the Seattle Police Department (SPD) the day before.
Japan’s horror master Kurosawa’s first samurai film arrives at US theaters
Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the Japanese director known as “the master of horror,” was a bit nervous about how viewers might react to his first samurai film.
Timothy Lafaele was a star for Japan at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Now he’s not sure he belongs
Timothy Lafaele is among the rugby players who have made their lives and playing careers in Japan, and hold Japanese passports even though they were born outside the country.
Seattle Japanese Garden reopens
The Japanese Garden in the Washington Park Arboretum reopened this week, Seattle Parks and Recreation announced on its Facebook page, giving visitors a chance to once again enjoy the peaceful landscape and upcoming summer programs.
CID National Night Out
The Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA) will host its annual CID National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. on South Lane Street next to the Donnie Chin International Children’s Park.
Seattle Police Chief resigns ahead of Seafair; Eddie Lin says city is prepared
“I’m confident that we have the right pieces in place to make sure we have a safe weekend coming up with Seafair.”
Kat Lieu uses black sesame and miso for an Asian spin on Rice Krispie Treats
I make these Black Sesame-Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats, excerpted from my book “108 Asian Cookies,” with my mother in mind.
K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys
K-pop powerhouse BTS said they will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.
The View from Heart Mountain — What it means to be a Japanese American today
Fujiye Endo hadn’t been back to Heart Mountain since it closed in 1945.
International District/Chinatown Branch to reopen Thursday
The Seattle Public Library (SPL) announced on its website that its International District/Chinatown Branch will reopen tomorrow.