Joanne Alcantara is the new executive director at API Chaya. A Chinese and Filipino immigrant, Joanne was born in the Philippines during martial law and moved to Seattle to escape […]
Chin farewell
Over 300 people gathered on Sept. 13 at China Harbor restaurant, to say farewell to Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) Director General Andy Chin. Chin spent four years in […]
Shimomura glass studio
Joby Shimomura is celebrating the opening of a stained glass studio in downtown Olympia on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8. Shimomura worked in politics for over 25 years, most recently […]
A Culinary Journey
The Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) held its annual benefit gala, “A Culinary Journey,” on Oct. 1 at the Westin in Bellevue. Over 500 community leaders, elected officials, and […]
New CD seafood market
Seattle Fish Guys held its grand opening on Sept. 4, in the heart of the Central District (411 23rd Avenue South), with a mussel eating contest and free samples for […]
Hood Famous Bakeshop grand opening
It calls itself a small bakery with a big heart (and appetite!) for unique Filipino sweets and tropical treats. The first-ever Hood Famous Bakeshop brick-and-mortar and production kitchen will hold […]
NBC drops plans for mail-order bride sitcom amid protests
LOS ANGELES (AP) — NBC says it has dropped plans for a sitcom about a widower who orders a mail-order bride from the Philippines. Protests had greeted the network’s decision […]
George Takei gives personal collection to Los Angeles museum
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor and activist George Takei is donating a trove of art and artifacts from his life and career to the Japanese American National Museum in Los […]
Philippine president apologizes to Jews for Hitler remark
By JIM GOMEZ Associated Press MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte apologized to Jews worldwide Oct. 2 after his remarks drawing comparisons between his bloody anti-drug war and […]
Seattle to clear out homeless camp ‘The Jungle’ in October
SEATTLE (AP) — Officials are notifying people living in the longtime Seattle homeless encampment known as ‘The Jungle’ that the city plans to start clearing the area Oct. 11. The […]