Award-winning artist James “Jim” Leong died on Thursday, April 21. He is perhaps most remembered for painting the first Chinese American historical mural in San Francisco.
April 27–29: Commerce Secretary Locke leads five-member congressional delegation to Korea
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke led a congressional delegation to Korea to build support for the passage of the U.S.–Korea Trade Agreement (KORUS).
April 1: Andy South of ‘Project Runway’ featured at Lao Heritage Foundation benefit event
Fashion for the Arts featuring SOUTH by Andy South was an event benefiting the Lao Heritage Foundation (LHF) and held at PRAVDA Studios in Capitol Hill. South
March 19: SeattleJapanRelief organizations hold gathering to raise money for Japan
SeattleJapanRelief, a collaboration of Japanese American and Japanese organizations, held a special ceremony at Seattle Center’s Kobe Bell and north lawn. Short remarks were
Controversial Ore. congressman Wu gets a primary challenger
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon congressman who has acknowledged inappropriate behavior during the 2010 election campaign will face a primary challenge in the next election.
Beijing police detain 30 illegal ‘house’ church members on Easter
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese police detained at least 30 Christians belonging to an unregistered Beijing church, as the congregation gathered Sunday for an Easter service, a church member said.
Jimmy Carter and other former leaders to visit North Korea
BEIJING (AP) — Former President Jimmy Carter said Monday that he hopes to meet with North Korea’s reclusive leader during a visit aimed at assessing severe food shortages
Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou to try for a second term
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s president officially tossed his hat in the ring for a second four-year term Saturday, hoping a record of strong
Thousands line up for one last glimpse of Indian guru
PUTTAPARTI, India (AP) — Thousands of mourners paid last respects on Monday, April 25, to Sathya Sai Baba, an Indian religious leader revered by millions for spiritual
Beware of scammers targeting City Light customers with Asian surnames
“It has come to my attention that con artists are targeting City Light customers with Asian surnames and Asian businesses,” Seattle City Councilmember Bruce Harrell stated in a press release.