“In the Asian community, food is a love language. Food is how we connect with our culture,” Mindy Lu said.
Redmond high school student dedicates book project to Day of Remembrance
For Kai Vanderlip, a Tesla STEM High School student, a year-long school project turned into a mission to educate others about the history of Japanese Americans during World War II.
In the midst of a pandemic that has shortened lifespans, some still live very long lives
Atop the dusty, blackened plastic top of the television, the glint of the medal is unrecognizable in the gloom of the late afternoon. But when Gene Moy, 104, lies back on his equally depleted dark sofa to watch sports flicker across the screen, he keeps his eye peeled on it the entire time.
J. Kenji López-Alt releases new cookbook on wok cooking
On March 8, J. Kenji López-Alt released “The Wok: Recipes and Techniques,” his cookbook on wok cooking and more. This is López-Alt’s second cookbook and third book over all. He wrote the award-winning and bestselling cookbook “The Food Lab” and the best-selling children’s book “Every Night is Pizza Night.” He’s also a New York Times […]
A Lunar New Year celebration in Bothell
On Feb. 12, local community members came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Bothell. Organizers of the event raised over $2,000 to more than cover event costs. They donated the surplus to Asian Americans Advancing Justice, thanks in part to their supportive partners like Böba Bothell, Ta Joia, and Northshore YMCA. Also on […]
ICHS raises over $40,000 with Lunar New Year 5K
International Community Health Services (ICHS) and its ICHS Foundation held its 2022 Lunar New Year Virtual 5K from Feb. 18 to Feb. 27. It was one of their biggest years, with more than 400 people from 16 different states participating. (Their youngest participant was one years old, and their oldest was 100!) Collectively, participants logged […]
Chef Rhabbie Coquia opens Bunsoy in Ballard
Chef Rhabbie Coquia is bringing his talents to Bunsoy as its executive chef. Bunsoy is a newly opened Filipino-inspired restaurant located in Ballard, taking over the space formerly occupied by the Matador. Coquia will take flavors that he grew up with in Manila and apply some French techniques that he picked up from decades of […]
Operation addressing crime in Little Saigon results in dozens of charges filed and felony arrests made
On March 4, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell convened local, regional, and federal law enforcement leaders to announce united efforts to ensure public safety and share results of a coordinated and undercover operation at 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street.
Woman in her 60s punched in CID—SPD looking for suspect
Seattle police are investigating after a woman was pushed down a flight of stairs at a light rail station in the Chinatown-International District (CID) on March 2, and believe the suspect may have stabbed a second victim a short time later. At 11:36 a.m., a Sound Transit security guard called 911 to report a woman […]
Mayor Harrell issues executive order to support people of Ukraine
On Monday, March 7, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced an executive order to support the Ukrainian community in Seattle and in Ukraine. The order will direct City departments to take action to assist communities impacted by the unjustified and violent invasion of Ukraine. “Seattle stands with our Ukrainian neighbors, immigrant community, and the people of […]