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AAPI community loses a legend
Professor Don T. Nakanishi, a pioneer in the field of Asian American Studies, died on March 21. He was 66. Nakanishi was the Director Emeritus of the UCLA Asian American Studies Center, the largest and most renowned research and teaching institute in Asian American Studies in the nation. Born in East Los Angeles to former […]
Seattle Central welcomes Yoshiko Harden
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 graduated from Garfield High School, one of Seattle Central’s feeder schools. She grew up in the nearby Central District and later lived in Capitol Hill. […]
NAAAP cleans up Jackson and King St. in ID
On March 20, members of the National Association for Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) spent approximately two hours picking up litter along King St. and Jackson St., between 5th Ave. and 12th Ave. This is part of the City of Seattle’s Adopt-a-Street program. There has been more trash under the I-5 overpass due to the homeless […]
Lloyd Hara honored
Lloyd Hara was honored on Feb. 29 for his public service career spanning 50 years. The event, at the Nagomi Tea House, was hosted by Gary Locke and Washington State representative Bob Hasegawa. Hara has served as King County’s Auditor, Seattle City Treasurer, Seattle Port Commissioner, and King County Assessor. He also founded the Seattle […]
MeeKong Bar celebrates grand opening
MeeKong Bar on 4th Ave. is now open daily for business. The restaurant celebrated its grand opening on March 14 with much fanfare, including a Chinese lion dance. Guests and dignitaries who attended included Alex Welles, representing King County council member Jeanne Kohl-Welles, and Toshiko Grace Hasegawa, representing Sen. Bob Hasegawa.
“Top Chef” winner accused of assaulting girlfriend
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The 2012 winner of the Bravo TV show, “Top Chef,” has been charged with assaulting his girlfriend in Texas. Austin police say Paul Qui was arrested the morning of March 19 on misdemeanor charges of unlawful restraint and of assault causing injury-family violence. According to an arrest affidavit, Qui’s girlfriend says […]
Son of Taiwanese immigrants poised to enter 2018 California governor’s race
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The presidential contest is dominating national headlines, but the toughest campaign in California might be two years away. The race to replace Gov. Jerry Brown in 2018 is emerging as a potentially historic competition that could bring the state its first Asian governor. State Treasurer John […]
A smoke-free message, at theaters in Pierce County
TACOMA, Wash. – A smoke-free housing PSA is now running in Pierce County movie theaters. It’s an effort to end tobacco use and educate about the dangers of residential smoking. “The state fire marshal reports smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths in Washington,” said George Hermosillo, smoke-free housing coordinator. “We want people living […]
China punishes ’Ip Man 3’ distributor for box office fraud
By LOUISE WATT Associated Press BEIJING (AP) – China’s film authorities have suspended the license of a distributor that inflated box office figures for Hong Kong martial arts movie “Ip Man 3,” according to state media. The third installment of the franchise starring Donnie Yen opened in mainland China on March 4 and soon attracted […]