The International Examiner

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Click Here for Book Reviews “Of Butterflies And Bees” It’s true that summer will be here any day now (weather permitting) and we’ll have our share of butterflies and bees in the garden but writing this introduction to our latest Pacific Reader brings on memories of Mulhammed Ali’s poetry instead. Our feature story for this [...]

One of the last Japanese restaurants of its kind in Nihonmachi or Japantown is no more—a sign of change in that part of the International District. Ichiban Restaurant and its home-cooked staples of teriyaki, tempura, sukiyaki and tofu dishes—food that was number one to many of its customers who lined up at its door for [...]

To the Editor, In International Examiner Volume 37, No. 11 (June 2, 2010) issue, in Michael Yee’s column, “What’s in a Name?”, he refers to Nihonmachi or Japantown as one of the names used for Seattle’s Asian ethnic neighborhood. Who refers to this district as if it exists today? There was a Japantown prior to [...]

Dear readers: Mentorship with 17-year old Kevin has not been going well. He emailed Oprah one day asking for advice on how to be a great leader, which totally violated the mentor-protégé exclusivity clause, so I had to ditch him. Plus, one day, he showed up at my workplace and said, “Mr. Huy, do you [...]

I have a unique perspective on the impact of the larger economy on our local economy in the International District. The negative impact on commercial activity and business is significant. I receive calls from commercial tenants who request rent concessions because customers are spending less. Prime commercial storefront spaces sit vacant for months and now [...]

The Facts: Chinn was pulled over on suspicion of drunk-driving Later tests indicate he had no alcohol or drugs in his system Chinn was on his way to an anti-war protest A photo of Chinn’s car was displayed on the dashboard of the officer’s car upon his arrest State Patrol spokesperson Bob Calkins says civil [...]

Natalie Robinson, 10, won’t be returning to Cordova Lane Elementary School next year because her school was shut down last week. “It’s sad because my school is closing after 51 years,” said Natalie. “I’m going to miss my teachers; they were all really nice and creative.” Cordova Lane Elementary, which takes its name from the [...]

The United States of America is founded on the idea of immigration and is the biggest melting pot in the world. The large influx of immigrants attributes to the very foundation of the country’s ethnic diversity. Immigrants who settle here share a part of their heritage, slowly embedding their culture into our society and contributing [...]

The lucky ones were able to pack their bags and leave their prized possessions with neighbors and close friends. Others left with nothing. Their homes and businesses, deserted, were taken. Their belongings, unused, were taken. There were about 110,000— Japanese Americans and Japanese living on the West coast, sent to “War Relocation Camps” after Pearl [...]

(SPOILER ALERT! Stop here if you haven’t already read this book.) On a soggy Wednesday evening, several avid readers gather at the International Examiner’s offices. As eggrolls, chips and popcorn are spread across a table, someone rips open a giant bag of wasabi-flavored peanuts. The 3rd Edition of the InspirAsian Book Club is on! Organized [...]

Eight years ago, Filipino American Rex Navarrete had to make one of the biggest decisions of his life. Pursue a career in the educational health field or follow his dream to make audiences laugh? Inspired by the likes of George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Brian Regan and Chris Rock, Rex Navarrete followed his heart and never [...]

There is nothing quite as rewarding when you can fuse a career and hobby together that defines your purpose and who you are as an individual. For Pai Pongsupaht, he is just straddles away from finding that satisfaction. By summer 2010, Pongsupaht will launch his very own “Pai” food truck—serving Thai-born and Hawaiian-raised cuisine in [...]

SEATTLE — Over 80 people, including 30 ethnic media representatives, government agencies, non-profit organizations, private companies, and minority journalists from mainstream community news outlets met May 26 at the Seattle Times auditorium for the launch of Seabeez. Keynote speaker Sandy Close, executive director of New America Media, described the event as “historic.” “There’s a real [...]