Sazón De Washington: Arosa Cafe
Scattered across the walls of Arosa Cafe are photos of families laughing, Christmas cards, and postcards — a reflection of the cafe’s culture and warmth.
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First-Generation Latina Receives Honorable ‘Act-Six’ Scholarship
When Chelsea Cordoba toured the campus halls of Pacific Lutheran University for the time, she didn’t yet grasp the monumental step forward she would later take for her and her immigrant family.
‘Hello Auntie, Hello Uncle’ exhibit aims to shed a brighter light on aging - International Examiner
Ageism, a deeply ingrained prejudice against individuals based on their age, is not just a societal issue but a profound personal injustice that strips people of their dignity and worth.
Amplifying Asian Voices: Diana Ratsamee’s ‘Eastern Echoes’ Brings the Sound of the Asian Diaspora to Seattle Airwaves
Seattle-born Diana Ratsamee says the Chinatown-International District (CID) was a big influence on her upbringing. Throughout her life, she always believed that her heritage held a lot of value for her, and she often found herself connecting that with her love for music.
Salvadorean Bakery: Nearly Three Decades of Delivering Sweets and Building Community
For almost three decades, Ana Castro and Aminta Elgin have presented White Center and larger Seattle with sweet treats and Salvadoran-based food from the Salvadorean Bakery and Restaurant, and in the process, built a close-knit, welcoming community.
Music therapy uses sounds, lyrics and emotions to help patients
Integrating the arts, particularly music, into holistic health care continues to gain momentum in Washington state. Music therapy, which became a state-licensed profession last year, aims to enhance emotional well-being and overall quality of life.
A Decade Later, Bullitt Center Is Still Redefining Green Architecture
When the Bullitt Center — the world’s first green commercial building — was conceived in 2011, its creators had a vision of a net-zero emission building that would spark conversations about the relevance of green architecture. Almost a decade later, it still speaks volumes about what sustainability practices can contribute to create planet-friendly buildings.
Healing Hate: A Community Event Mourning the Theft of Seattle’s Sadako Peace Statue
For decades, the statue of Sadako Sasaki, also known as “Sadako and the Thousand Cranes,” in Seattle’s Peace Park has been a moving tribute that captures the spirit of hope and resilience. It commemorates a young girl who survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima only to succumb to leukemia 10 years later.
Workers at Homegrown Sandwich Chain Condemn Store Closures, Imminent Layoffs
On Thursday, July 25, workers from Homegrown sandwich shops across the Seattle area hosted a press conference to protest the company’s decision to shut down 10 stores statewide and lay off approximately 150 employees starting Sept. 15. The action followed a July 18 email to all employees from Homegrown CEO Brad Gillis announcing the closures, layoffs, and the termination of contracts in September.
New Exhibit at Wing Luke Museum Inspires Civic Participation | South Seattle Emerald
As the country enters the final months of one of most contentious presidential elections in recent history, the Wing Luke Museum is staging an exhibit on the fundamentals and power of voting entitled, “We Can Be Heroes: Voting and Beyond.”
Skyway Coalition’s Green Space Project Aims to Transform Local BIPOC Communities With Sustainable Living Options
On Saturday, July 20, Skyway Coalition hosted a community event to present their longest-running project, Green Space, and talk about their plan to develop spaces that were easily accessible to communities.
YMCA, City, and County Officials Urge Water Safety Across Seattle Especially During Warm Weather
Renton Police responded to a drowning in Lake Washington during the early hours of Tuesday, July 9, a grim reminder of the need to practice water safety as people seek relief from a heat wave that has hovered over the Pacific Northwest this week.
400 New American Citizens Sworn in at Seattle Center on Fourth of July
This year’s Fourth of July was one of the happiest days in Anastasia Varland’s life: She was about to become a United States citizen, and a country she’d given eight years of her life to became her home.
Associate dean of diversity, equity and inclusion Karen Thomas-Brown named Rising Star Award recipient
Karen Thomas-Brown, associate dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from the College of Engineering, received the 2024 Rising Star Award from the National Association of Diversity Officers (NADOHE).
UW Consortium hosts global mental health panel to discuss research and culture
The department of psychology hosted Priscilla Lui, assistant professor of psychology, and Edwina Uehara, professor of social work and previous Ballmer Endowed Dean of the School of Social Work, for a seminar as part of the Global Mental Health Guest Lecture Series.
Palestinian author and writer Sumaya Awad speaks of conditions in Gaza
Author and Palestinian writer Sumaya Awad presented a guest lecture titled “Colonizing Palestine: Excavating the Political Economic Roots of Genocidal Warfare”.
Navigating The Dual Pandemics Through “Radical Listening”
The Center for Communication, Difference and Equity (CCDE) conducted a “radical listening” session on campus to discuss the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and racial reckoning, and their prolonged impacts.
Entering his fifth year as dean, Frank Hodge strives to take Foster to new heights
UW Foster School of Business dean Frank Hodge plans to implement newer changes to the department, as he enters his fifth year.
With Polish donuts in a Polish deli, new owner marks 45 years of George’s Sausage & Delicatessen on First Hill
A customer favorite deli turns 45, and navigates its four decade long journey, amidst current safety concerns from construction nearby.
Spice SPC, an Indian grocery also serving samosas, curries, and fresh chai, settles in on E Madison
Spice SPC, an Indian grocery also serving samosas, curries, and fresh chai, settles in on its new location in Capitol Hill.
Galbi Burger adding hamburgers to Capitol Hill’s rich menu of Korean restaurants
The space formerly home to a Korean bistro that served Broadway for more than 20 years will host a new take on the cuisine.
Galbi Burger, which has its first location in Arlington, Washington, is set to expand to Capitol Hill in the space formerly home to Kimchi Bistro. Hannah Ha initially started the venture last year to introduce Korean hamburgers to the Pacific Northwest. Ha said that she has been in the food industry for the last eight years, and previously owned a katsu-burger joint with h
Galbi Burger, which has its first location in Arlington, Washington, is set to expand to Capitol Hill in the space formerly home to Kimchi Bistro. Hannah Ha initially started the venture last year to introduce Korean hamburgers to the Pacific Northwest. Ha said that she has been in the food industry for the last eight years, and previously owned a katsu-burger joint with h
A new dessert ‘valley’ at the top of Capitol Hill? Coché Valley Dessert Cafe coming to 15th and Pine
Coché Valley Dessert Cafe, a family-owned cafe serving pastries, crepes, and waffles inspired from Thailand, Japan and Hong Kong is moving in at 15th and Pine.
The Capitol Hill Station vacuum was a sign — It is time to clean up Broadway’s light rail station
How increased sanitation concerns at Capitol Hill link station are pushing the City of Seattle to take constructive action to improve rider experience.
Annapurna celebrates a 20-year Capitol Hill climb on Broadway
Celebrating 20 years in business, Annapurna Cafe looks back on serving the community with flavors from the heights of Nepal and India, establishing a strong foundation in the city.
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