Award-winning poet and translator Don Mee Choi received a coveted MacArthur Foundation Fellow “Genius Grant.” The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced the recipients of this year’s prestigious […]
Celski inducted into the Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame
Three-time Olympic medalist J.R. Celski was inducted into the Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 16. In addition to the Olympic medals, the Federal Way native has won 11 […]
SAM elects new chair
The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) announced on Sept. 29 that Dr. Constance W. Rice has been elected chair of the museum’s board of trustees—the first person of color in that […]
Chef Nakajima launches teriyaki sauce line
Three-time James Beard Award semi-finalist and ‘Top Chef’ Season 18 finalist, Chef Shota Nakajima is launching a premium teriyaki sauce under the name Make Umami. Born in Seattle, Nakajima started […]
New light rail stations
The Northgate Link Extension opened on Oct. 2 with new stations in Northgate, the University District, and Roosevelt. The U-District station features a sign that says “welcome” in Chinese and […]
Police commander demoted over Seattle protest blames racism
SEATTLE (AP) — A recently demoted Seattle police commander is suing the city of Seattle and interim police Chief Adrian Diaz, alleging discrimination and unfair blame for a flashpoint “pink […]
Man wounded in Chinatown-International District shooting
Police responded to an encampment near the Chinatown-International District after a man was shot in the leg. The 32-year-old was reportedly walking near 10th Avenue and South Lane Street around […]
California city apologizes for 1887 Chinatown destruction
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The city of San Jose was once home to one of the largest Chinatowns in California. In the heart of […]
Parents in China laud rule limiting video game time for kids
By ZEN SOO AP Technology Writer Li Zhanguo’s two children, ages 4 and 8, don’t have their own smartphones, but like millions of other Chinese children, they are no strangers […]
New landmark recognizes Chinese contributions to Yosemite
Associated Press YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — A century-old building originally used as a laundry by Chinese workers at Yosemite’s iconic Wawona Hotel has been restored and turned into […]