Dynasty Room, along with Moksha, hosted a Chinatown-International District community barbeque on June 27. On June 13, thieves broke into Moksha and stole merchandise, cash, and electronics. The outdoor barbecue was meant to spark conversation about how community members can help each other, while keeping each other safe. Part of the food proceeds will go […]
Donnie Chin photo exhibit
InterIm CDA hosted a reception on June 28 to honor the completion of a permanent photo exhibit in the Donnie Chin Community Room at Hirabayashi Place. The exhibit features five large photos of Chin, plus an introduction and captions by renowned photographer and Chin’s lifelong friend, Dean Wong. To make arrangements to see the exhibit, […]
Walk for Rice
Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) kicked off its 28th annual Walk for Rice on June 30 at Seward Park. The event raised funds for the ACRS Food Bank, located in Chinatown — one of the most visited food banks in King County, and the only one in the state that regularly provides food for […]
Pinball with Police
About 40 people attended the first Pinball with Police event on June 19, organized by the Seattle Police Department, the Chinatown International District Public Safety Council, and Seattle Pinball Museum. Ten officers stopped by to play pinball and mingle with the community. Attendees got to play pinball for free for two hours, and there were […]
Seattle Taiwanese American Film Festival
The first ever Seattle Taiwanese American Film Festival was held on June 29-July 1 at Seattle’s SIFF Uptown Cinema. Presented by Taiwanese American Professionals Seattle (TAP-Seattle), seven feature-length films were shown — some from Taiwan, some made by Taiwanese Americans.
Ayame Kai Steak Dinner
Keiro Northwest held its 9th annual Ayame Kai Steak Dinner on June 9. About 500 people attended the event, which included a drawing, silent auction, and a bake sale. Proceeds benefit Keiro Northwest residents and participants
China blocks John Oliver on social media after scathing show
BEIJING (AP) — A popular Chinese social media site is censoring discussion of “Last Week Tonight’’ and its HBO host John Oliver after he mocked Chinese President Xi Jinping, his apparent sensitivity about being compared to Winnie the Pooh and his country’s crackdown on human rights. Attempts to send posts with either the terms “John […]
Men who investigated Ivanka Trump’s China suppliers off bail
By ERIKA KINETZ Associated Press SHANGHAI (AP) — Three China Labor Watch activists arrested last year while investigating abuses at Chinese suppliers for Ivanka Trump’s fashion brand were released from bail on June 26, the New York non-profit group said, but questions remain about their ability to live and work freely in China. “Of course […]
Former Malaysian Prime Minister arrested
By EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was arrested on July 3 by anti-graft investigators and will be charged over his alleged role in the multibillion-dollar looting of a state investment fund, officials said. A government task force probing alleged theft and money laundering at the […]
Malaysia investigates marriage of man to 11-year-old girl
By EILEEN NG Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian authorities are investigating the marriage between an 11-year-old Thai girl and a 41-year-old Malaysian Muslim, including elements of possible “sexual grooming’’ in the case, the deputy prime minister said on July 2. The case has sparked public outrage and widespread calls for child brides […]