John Yasutake is one of 11 people on the inaugural board of directors for the Central District Community Preservation Development Authority (CDPA). Originally from Chicago, Yasutake is a former Conciliation […]
Asian Pickles at Home
Author Patricia Tanumihardja is releasing her second book, “Asian Pickles at Home.” Described as a DIY guide to classic and creative pickling from all over Asia, the title will be […]
Discussion with Embassy of India
Ambassador of India to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu held a virtual meeting with Gov. Jay Inslee on July 7, where they discussed the potential for further cooperation in […]
Bamboo Garden closing
Bamboo Garden, located on 364 Roy Street in Lower Queen Anne, is closing its doors at the end of the month. Its website reads, “To all of our beloved customers: […]
“Community treasure” Tomio Moriguchi
Former chairman and CEO of Uwajimaya Tomio Moriguchi was named as this year’s Seattle-King County First Citizen Award recipient, along with the Moriguchi family. The award will be presented at […]
Project at former Keiro site to honor indigenous, Pan-Asian communities
SEATTLE — The King County Equity Now Coalition announced on July 3 that Shelter Holdings agreed to halt its development of the former Keiro site—nearly a full block, situated squarely […]
Uwajimaya parking
Uwajimaya is making changes to its free parking program. As of July 15, you are required to take a parking ticket upon entering the lot at Uwajimaya Village. If you […]
Asian American girls saw pivotal icon in ‘Baby-Sitters Club’
Author Ann M. Martin had no master plan when she decided to make one of the core members of “The Baby-Sitters Club’’ a Japanese American girl named Claudia.
Book recommendations
Ji Lin, a smart and ambitious dressmaker’s apprentice, has been moonlighting as a dancehall girl to help pay off her mother’s mahjong debts.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces $10 billion ‘digitization’
NEW DELHI (AP) — Google is investing in a $10 billion fund to help accelerate India’s transition to a digital economy in the next five to seven years. Sundar Pichai, […]