Seattle has long been known as a home and birthplace for creative expression. But as society has progressed, finding spaces for that expression has become increasingly difficult. Modern society has not only pushed out “third…
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On Oct. 9, the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) announced it would not reopen Capitol Hill’s historic Egyptian Theater after a 10-month closure, ending its lease with Seattle Central College, the theater’s owner. SIFF had…
On the night of Oct. 6, a small group of dedicated readers waited outside Elliott Bay Book Company’s locked doors for their copies of Thomas Pynchon’s latest book, “Shadow Ticket.” The midnight release for Pynchon’s…
Eighty years ago, the first commemoration of the Nisei soldiers took place at Lake View Cemetery in Capitol Hill. The ceremony honored the sacrifices of second-generation Japanese Americans who fought for the U.S. during World…
Twenty-seven years ago in the First Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Yoshino Teriyaki was opened by a man named Thanh Tran. More commonly known by his nickname “BB,” Tran had worked in a Japanese restaurant prior…
From Friday, Feb. 7, to Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, Seattle’s restaurant, bar, and coffee scene will unite to support a powerful cause: raising funds for the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP), a nonprofit that provides…
Do you like Vietnamese food? Do you enjoy trying new dishes? If so, I recommend visiting Phở Số 1. One day, I told my Vietnamese friend that I liked Vietnamese food and thought I might…
For many students taking classes at Seattle Colleges, graduating from the University of Washington (UW) is their goal. Although our community colleges offer competitive programs in many fields, they can also be a stepping stone…
Seattle is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. According to the Seattle Times, the average household income in the city was $120,600 in 2023. However, a six-figure annual income is not…
The connections I made with the Japanese American community in Bainbridge Island last time led me back at the beginning of this year. Hence, I was able to witness the 35th annual Mochi Tsuki Festival,…