Ron Chew
Three big celebrations in two weeks for Dolores Sibonga
It’s not often that you get to be at the center of three big celebrations in two weeks. But that’s exactly what happened to...
Noted Seattle poet Koon Woon passes away: ‘He was a rare authentic voice’
Koon Woon, a well-known Seattle poet who lived for several decades in Chinatown hotels and documented his harrowing struggles with homelessness and mental illness,...
Thien Phat’s restaurant closes: ‘I’m going to miss my community’
In July 2018, Fred Yee, former director of Kin On, introduced me to Thien Phat’s Restaurant in Columbia City. I had called him because...
Annual Memorial Day event in Hing Hay Park honors fallen soldiers
Approximately 150 community members gathered on February 25 in Hing Hay Park on a rainy, blustery afternoon to remember the 10 Chinese American World War II soldiers who died...
Tomio Moriguchi’s life lessons: ‘I live a simple life. Don’t overthink things.’
On May 31, Tomio Moriguchi celebrated his 90th birthday over a casual brunch with his family and dozens of long-time community friends. It was...
Ruby Luke passes away at 91
Ruby Luke, sister of the late political and cultural pioneer Wing Luke, passed away on September 8 at the age of 91.
The lifelong Seattleite,...
Bill Chin, last Chinese American World War II veteran in Seattle, passes away at...
Bill L. Chin, the last surviving Chinese American World War II veteran in Seattle and a lifelong member of the Cathay Post #186 of...
Sam Ung, founder of Phnom Penh Noodle House, passes away at age 70
Seng Kok “Sam” Ung, founder of the beloved Phnom Penh Noodle House, the first Cambodian restaurant in Washington state, passed away on March 5...
Glenn Chinn, the first director of the Wing Luke Museum, passes away at 80
Glenn N. Chinn, a soft-spoken, low-key nonprofit leader in the Chinatown International District in the 1970s and 80s, passed away at his Seward Park...
Viet-Wah Asian Foods in Renton reopens after New Year’s Day fire
The popular Viet-Wah Asian Foods in Renton reopened one day after a fire, likely caused by an errant New Year’s firework explosion, damaged the...
