Dr. Katia Passerini Begins Role as Gonzaga University’s 27th President
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...
Italian Day brings authentic flavors and culture to downtown Kennewick this Saturday
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...
Holy Ferrari – coffee and cars will return to Burien’s Casa Italiana on Saturday, July 26
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...
WSU's Wine Science Center: At the Centre of Innovation and Education
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...
Delta opens Rome-Seattle route: from next summer challenge between giants in the skies
Delta Air Lines has announced the opening of a new direct flight from Rome Fiumicino to Seattle, which will kick off on May 7, 2026 with four weekly frequencies. And this is just the beginning: On the same route also announced its European debut. Alaska Airlines, which will make Rome its first destination in the Old Continent.. Thus, a real challen...
Miles Mastrobuoni’s Italian Dream: Will He Suit Up for Team Italy in 2026 WBC?
Born in California, Mastrobuoni’s potential inclusion in Team Italy reflects the World Baseball Classic’s relaxed eligibility rules, designed to foster global growth of the sport. At 29, Mastrobuoni has carved out a niche in Major League Baseball, contributing to teams like the Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, and now the Mariners. This season, he’s h...
Desimone Hall Dedication & Watch Party
Saturday June 21st, 2025 - 11am - Casa Italiana – Italian Cultural Center, 13028 First Ave. S. - Burien, WA. We will officially dedicate the room upstairs at Casa. Members of the Desimone Family & the the Honorary Consul will cut the ribbon to signify opening of the Giuseppe & Assunta Desimone Hall The ribbon cutting will be followed by a watch par...
The Best Italian Subs In Seattle, Ranked
Seattle has plenty of great sandwiches, and is particularly stocked in the bánh mì department—but stellar Italian subs are a bit harder to find. We're here to help by ranking these beautiful displays of nitrate-zapped pork and provolone. Before we begin, some ground rules: these are cold cut-based creations only—eggplant parm and meatball heroes ne...
Nevada Governor Vetoes Anti-Italian Bill Draft Request
This past week, Nevada Governor Joseph Lombardo vetoed Bill Draft Request 19-7 - a provision which would have led to the formal recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day on Columbus Day. While the Commission for Social Justice is in full support of recognizing our Native American friends, we do not believe that recognition should come at the expense of...
Seattle baker’s obsession with Italian cookies makes for a sweet pop-up
WHEN IT SEEMED like the whole world was babying sourdough starters in 2020, Louisa Hays Tremonte was working to summit a different baking peak: the Italian rainbow cookie. A staple of Italian American bakeries across the East Coast and Midwest, the colorful stacked wonder takes three layers of almond-scented cake in red, white and green (yes, the c...
Postino’s Battle of The Bruschetta is Back for Year Three!
Postino WineCafé is turning up the summer heat with the return of its culinary competition, the Battle of the Bruschetta. Now in its third year, the summer-long event invites guests to vote for their favorite among six limited-edition bruschetta creations. Running from June 15 through August 15, 2025, the competition will feature three rounds, each...
Alaska Airlines to launch Rome flights, new flagship international experience
Pacific Northwest, say "Ciao, Italy." Alaska Airlines just announced it will launch the region's first nonstop flights to Rome starting next spring. And the news is much bigger than a new link between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO), which will take flight in May 2026. This new flight wi...