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Scott Oki Speaks at ID Teahouse
Scott Oki grew up on 14th and Yesler, where he shared a one-bedroom apartment with five family members. He worked throughout high school, with meager jobs such as car washing, paper delivering, and teaching
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Goodwill Changes the World – One Person at a Time
Contrary to what many might believe, Goodwill is not just for Halloween costumes. The organization uses revenue generated by its stores to educate and train adults free of charge. Last year 4,000 students were
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The Meter Maid’s Here!: Community Bands Together To Create Better Rules For Parking Fees
Tong Chen, owner of Hong Kong Bistro, had two words to express how parking fees have affected his business: “Too bad.” Since August 2011, many restaurants in the International District have been reeling from
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Ex-ESPN writer says Jeremy Lin slur was ‘honest mistake’
New York (CNN) — Former ESPN writer Anthony Federico apologized Monday for writing an offensive headline about basketball sensation Jeremy Lin, calling it “an honest mistake.” The controversial headline read “Chink in the Armor:
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Does the Push for Foreign Enrollment at UW Leave Out In-State Students?
Nearly a year ago, Irene Lee couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw the letter from the University of Washington, lying flat in her mailbox. She was overjoyed. But the moment didn’t last. It
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A UW Researcher Envisions Everyday Household Gadgets That See To Your Every Need
Sidhant Gupta can remember as a kid building circuits out of batteries and used wires. Little did he know that his childhood hobby would eventually translate into a research career and a spot on
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Revolutionizing the Way We Look At Cancer Treatment
Exciting new research in the field of cancer treatment will allow doctors to target skin cancer tumors with T cells (a type of white blood cell used to fight off illness), causing the tumor
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Local Scientists Develop Contact Lenses to Help Diabetics
From the University of Washington campus to the Microsoft headquarters in Redmond, Desney Tan appears to be all over the Seattle area. His day jobs include being a principal researcher at Microsoft Research, managing
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API Caregivers Turn Out During Windstorm to Stop Cuts
Tuesday, January 24th, more than 200 home care workers belonging to SEIU Healthcare 775NW, a labor union that represents 43,000 long term care workers, converged on the capitol to demand that state legislators stop
Read More »90th Annual Seattle Japanese American Citizens League Banquet
The Seattle Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) will celebrate its 90th annual banquet on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Tea Palace Restaurant, 2828 Sunset Boulevard N.E. in Renton, Washington. The
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