In recognition of International Women’s Day, Dorothy Bullitt moderated a panel on domestic violence against immigrant spouses. It was part of the Seattle Rotary Club’s monthly luncheon on March 7. […]
Reynaldo Pascua to receive CAPAA’s Vanguard Award
The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) announced on March 7 that former Commissioner Reynaldo Pascua will receive its Vanguard Award.Currently the president of the Filipino Community of Yakima […]
Chinatown Lunar New Year celebration
Chinatown-International District Business Improvement Area say it is pleased with the turnout for the annual Lunar New Year celebration. Originally scheduled for Feb. 9, it was postponed to March 2 […]
Washington Sichuan Friendship Association anniversary dinner
The Washington Sichuan Friendship Association celebrated its 37th anniversary with a March 2 dinner. Several dignitaries attended the event at China Harbor Restaurant including Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib, State Senator […]
Arrivé opens
Arrivé — a 440-foot, 41-story skyscraper in the Belltown — celebrated its opening on Feb. 19 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Former Governor Gary Locke were among the guests at the […]
More Boeing planes grounded amid global probe into Ethiopia crash
By ELIAS MESERET and YIDNEK KIRUBEL Associated Press HEJERE, Ethiopia (AP) — Britain joined a growing number of countries grounding a new Boeing plane involved in the Ethiopian Airlines disaster […]
Report: Spa founder attended Trump’s Super Bowl party
MIAMI (AP) — A photo published on March 8 in the Miami Herald shows the founder and one-time owner of a spa implicated in a human-trafficking ring attended President Donald […]
Prepaid postage on ballots passes Senate
OLYMPIA — The Washington State Senate voted on March 5 to increase access to democracy by requiring prepaid postage for ballot envelopes during all elections. Sponsored by Sen. Joe Nguyen, […]
Portland purse snatchers target elderly Asian women
PORTLAND, Ore. — A string of purse-snatchings in recent months appear to have targeted elderly Asian women in Portland’s Jade District, officials said. Crime Stoppers of Oregon said on March […]
Caught — Bright, abrasive, and eel-slippery
The Intiman production of Christopher Chen’s “Caught” begins with the ushers urging you to take stock of the works on display, from Chinese artist Lin Bo. And Lin Bo’s installations sit at irregular intervals around the theater, in the midst of the seats.