Cindy Runger is the 110th president of the Rotary Club of Seattle — the first woman of color to hold that position. Born in Vietnam, Runger is a Gonzaga University graduate. She also holds a JD from the Gonzaga University School of Law, and currently serves on Gonzaga’s Board of Regents. Runger had a career […]
Carnegie Corp’s ‘Great Immigrants’ list
The Carnegie Corporation of New York released its annual list of Great Immigrants on June 28, comprised of 38 naturalized citizens who “enrich the fabric of American culture and strengthen our democracy through their lives, their work, and their example.” Among the honorees were Rep. Pramila Jayapal, University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce, and […]
Al Sugiyama street sign
The Alan Sugiyama Honorary Street Sign Committee said a sign honoring the late community leader will be approved by the Seattle City Council on July 23. Committee member Larry Matsuda said they received an email on July 11 from City Council President Bruce Harrell’s office of the approval. Because of a proposed Seattle Department of […]
Rainier Valley neighborhood grant
HomeSight and the Rainier Valley Community Development Fund announced the approval of nearly $2 million in grants and lending capital from Wells Fargo last month. The funds will be used to help improve the Othello/Rainier Valley community and create more diverse small business ownership in South Seattle. A comprehensive, resident-driven neighborhood plan that includes a […]
Bellevue students win abacus and mental math competition
Five students from Bellevue won at the 13th Canadian & 5th British Columbia Provincial UCMAS Abacus & Mental Math competition in Surrey, B.C. in May. Established in 1993 in Malaysia, UCMAS (Universal Concept Mental Arithmetic System) strengthens math skills, promotes whole brain development, and establishes foundational building blocks like memory, concentration, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities. […]
Judge who denied Trump policy known for immigration rulings
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Trump administration’s failed attempt to detain migrant families together indefinitely ran into a formidable obstacle in a judge whose upbringing was shaped as the daughter of immigrants and who previously rejected requests to allow the government to lock up children with their parents. Judge Dolly […]
John Cynn claims World Series of Poker title, wins $8.8M
By REGINA GARCIA CANO Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — The 2018 World Series of Poker champion is an Indiana resident and professional player who barely missed the cut for the final table two years ago. John Cynn won the series’ marquee no-limit Texas Hold ’em main event on July 15 in Las Vegas, surrounded […]
2 sentenced in murder of Chinese grad student in Los Angeles
By ARIEL TU Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman was sentenced to life in prison on July 13 for the beating death of a University of Southern California graduate student from China, and a co-defendant was given a term of 15 years to life. Alejandra Guerrero, 20, was sentenced on a first-degree murder […]
Thai cave rescue: 2 movies in the works
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The boys are out of the cave. Now Hollywood wants in. The producers behind Christian films like “God’s Not Dead’’ are already in Thailand with plans to develop a movie about the 18-day saga of the soccer team trapped in a flooded cave. Though the […]
Tesla announces deal for Shanghai factory
By JOE McDONALD AP Business Writer BEIJING (AP) — Electric car producer Tesla will build its first factory outside the United States in Shanghai under an agreement signed on July 10, becoming the first wholly foreign-owned automaker in China. Tesla Inc.’s announcement comes amid mounting U.S.-Chinese tension over technology and follows Beijing’s April promise to […]