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The Greater Seattle area, and more broadly the State of Washington, represent an exceptional growth opportunity for Italian companies interested in expanding, exporting, and investing in the U.S. market. With a Gross Domestic Product nearly half that of Italy’s, but with a population of just eight million people, the region stands out for its dynam...

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Experience the vibrant spirit of Italy at The Italian Festival 2025, happening September 27-28 at the Seattle Center! Part of the Seattle Center Festál series, this free, family-friendly festival brings together music, food, art, and Italian traditions for an unforgettable weekend. Held at the Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion, the festi...

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Burien’s Casa Italiana – Italian Cultural Center will host its annual Vespa Festa on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, offering Italian food, music, dancing and a chance to win a Vespa Primavera. The celebration runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Casa Italiana in Burien, WA. The event will feature Italian vendors, a beer and wine garden, and live entertainment....

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Standing in a huddle of students at a recent orientation event, Gonzaga University’s next president anticipated the arrival of her Kawasaki Z400 from New York. Katia Passerini is already planning a trip up Mount Spokane on her motorcycle this summer. In a few months, she’ll bring up her skis. “Is it true they open up the slopes at night?” Passerini...

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It takes a special kind of person to embrace change, whether large or small – someone adventurous, flexible and patient. But a change on the scale undertaken by Mark Hinshaw, a former Seattle architect and urban planner, might be considered off the charts. In 2017, Hinshaw quit his job, sold his Pioneer Square condo, and together with his wife, Sav...

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  La Prof.ssa Katia Passerini inizia il suo mandato come 27ª Presidente della Gonzaga University a Spokane, nello stato di Washington Una replica del Volto Santo di Manoppello (Abruzzo) trova una dimora permanente in Pennsylvania La Little Italy di Omaha è finalmente riconosciuta ufficialmente dall'amministrazione della città del Nebraska Il Phoeni...

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A new chapter opened in the storied history of Gonzaga University today as Dr. Katia Passerini took the helm as the Jesuit institution’s 27th president. She is the second layperson to serve in the role, succeeding Dr. Thayne McCulloh. President Passerini was selected to lead Gonzaga following a national search and unanimous selection by the Gonzaga...

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Downtown Kennewick (WA) will transform into a celebration of Italian culture this Saturday as the community hosts Italian Day, featuring authentic cuisine, live music, and family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event will showcase vendors throughout the downtown streets, offering a wide range of products, from traditional Italian gro...

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ALL ITALIAN cars & motorcycles are welcome to participate – Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Vespa, Moto Guzzi, and more. This is always a fun day at Casa, and car aficionados can expect to see an impressive lineup. Come drool over the cars and over the food! There will be pizza made on-site, and grilled sausage and pepper sandwi...

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Wine is big business in Washington state, the second-largest wine producing state in the nation, with an economic impact of more than $10 billion. But how do you keep an industry vibrant, growing and influential decade after decade when challenges such as drought, pest management and wildfires are becoming more disruptive? The answers might lie wit...

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