Noted Chinese American elder Toy Kay has released her new book, An American Picture Bride, an autobiography written with Janine Gates. A book launch party will be held on March 11, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at The Firs, located at 426 Lilly Road Northeast in Olympia. An American Picture Bride is the story […]
Tsuji makes Oscar history
Kazuhiro Tsuji was named best makeup artist at the Academy Awards on March 4, for his work in the British film Darkest Hour, making him the first Asian to receive the honor. “I am very humbled when I think that I won this prize in a field that had so many talented candidates,” Tsuji said […]
Morisawa art on traffic boxes
The work of Pacific Northwest artist Naoko Morisawa has been chosen to decorate traffic signal control boxes in the city of Kent. The Kent Arts Commission announced the completion and installation of the vinyl art wraps late last month. The art wraps are intended to curb graffiti and create a visually dynamic and interesting environment. […]
Mihara is 2018 winner of Paul A. Gagnon prize
The National Council for History Education (NCHE) announced Sam Mihara as this year’s winner of the Paul A. Gagnon prize. Mihara received the award for his work lecturing about his imprisonment as a child at Heart Mountain camp during World War II. Formerly a rocket scientist at Boeing, Mihara has spoken to over 50,000 students […]
SAM CTO
The Seattle Art Museum announced last month the hiring of its first-ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Manish Engineer, who will oversee technology and digital efforts across the institution. Engineer, an Indian American, previously worked at the Museum of Modern Art as a project director in the membership and development departments. He also worked at Penguin […]
In patriarchal Japan, saying ‘Me Too’ can be risky for women
By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japanese women who say “Me too’’ do so at their own risk. Online comments accused Rika Shiiki of lying and being a publicity hound when she tweeted that she lost business contracts after refusing to have sex with clients. Some said that by agreeing to dine with […]
Hunt for missing Malaysian plane likely to end in June
By EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 by a U.S. company will likely end in June, a Malaysian official said, as families of passengers marked the fourth anniversary of the plane’s disappearance with renewed hope that the world’s biggest aviation mystery will be solved. Malaysia […]
Hindu woman elected to Pakistan’s senate in historic first
By ZARAR KHAN Associated Press ISLAMABAD (AP) — A woman from Pakistan’s marginalized Hindu minority has been elected to the senate for the first time ever in an election over the weekend in which a Taliban-linked cleric was defeated. Krishna Kumari, a member of the Pakistan People’s Party, hails from the so-called untouchables, the lowest […]
Man re-arrested in random beating of elderly Korean woman
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A suspect has been re-arrested in the random beating of an 86-year-old woman in Los Angeles, police said. Richard Colomo was taken into custody again on Feb. 27, on suspicion of felony elder abuse, according to officials. The name of his lawyer was not immediately available. The 41-year-old was arrested earlier […]
Olympic bronze medalists Shibutanis skipping worlds
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Double Olympic bronze medalists Maia and Alex Shibutani have dropped out of the upcoming World Figure Skating Championships. Also passing on worlds in Milan from March 19-25 is Adam Rippon, who helped the United States win the team bronze medal at the Pyeongchang Games last month. First alternates Kaitlin Hawayek […]