Seattle, WA
The Restaurateur: Lily Wu
There has never been a grand, overarching plan guiding Lily Wu’s life. Indeed, from her childhood in a small village in northeast China to her standing as one of Seattle’s rising-star restaurant owners, everything has unfolded step by step, but whenever a chance came along, she never hesitated to take it.
“I come from a very poor family, so I still feel that I have nothing to lose,” Wu says. “That encourages me, and I feel I’m brave enough. It’s okay to lose everything, to restart.”
That persistence is what brought her to Flushing, New York, in 2006, on a student visa. It then took her west to Seattle, where she worked in housekeeping for hotels while receiving government assistance. Eventually, Wu’s big ideas about introducing new flavors to the local dining scene saw her return to her home country, where she learned how to make traditional biang biang noodles.
Today, those self-taught techniques draw rave reviews at Xi’an Noodles, which has three locations in the University District, Westlake, and Bellevue. Last September, Wu opened her fifth restaurant—a second Happy Crab outpost, in Ballard, with beautiful waterfront views of Shilshole Bay. There, guests can savor a Cajun seafood boil with Chinese flair, and at a relatively affordable price too (the jambalaya special is $10).
Achieving your dreams is never without hardship, and as an immigrant woman, Wu has faced challenges, working many times harder just to be seen. Years spent dealing with depression and doubts that made her want to put her restaurants up for sale. Finding reliable staff during a labor shortage, in an industry where drug and alcohol abuse has a firm grip. Studying finance, labor law, restaurant management, and food safety to make sure her businesses were compliant and built on fairness.
It took time for Wu to surround herself with good people, but once she found a solid support system—and focused on personal growth—she achieved a new level of success and is now looking to pay it forward. In the future, she plans to open her Happy Crab kitchen through a program for professionals just starting their careers.
“My goal with Chef Night is to create a platform for young people or anyone who dreams of starting their own business—a stage where they can showcase their talent, gain experience, and build confidence,” she explains. “I’d love to welcome anyone who’s passionate about food and entrepreneurship to join, learn, and take their first steps towards their own dreams.”
Already, Wu has had a positive impact on more people than she ever thought possible: 70+ employees make up her extended family, many of whom have been with her for close to a decade.
“Their loyalty means everything to me, and I’m deeply grateful for those who have walked this long road by my side,” she says. “After the pandemic, many restaurants didn’t survive. But we did. We rebuilt, we grew, and we stood back up. To me, influence isn’t about how big your company is; it’s about how many lives you uplift and how much integrity you carry along the way.”
SEATTLE (AP) — Sarah Wozniewicz gave Ottawa the lead, rookie Peyton Hemp scored her first goal and Gwyneth Philips posted her first shutout of the season as the Charge blanked Seattle 2-0 on Sunday despite the return of Torrent’s captain Hilary Knight.
Ottawa (6-7-1-9) moved two points in front of the Toronto Sceptres for the fourth and final playoff spot with a match in hand and seven remaining in the regular season.
Seattle Torrent captain, Olympic champion Hilary Knight activated from injured reserve
Wozniewicz was in the right place to bang in a deflection after a shot by Kathryn Reilly hit the skate of a Seattle defender in front of the net at the 9:09 mark of the first period.
Hemp gave the Charge a 2-0 lead when she scored with 1:23 left in the second period. Hemp collected six assists through her first 22 matches.
Seattle began the third period on a two-minute power play after Ottawa forward Brianne Jenner was called for interference in the final second of the second. But Philips was up to the task, finishing with 25 saves.
Corinne Schroeder totaled 27 saves for Seattle (6-1-2-14). She saved a penalty shot by Jenner with 13:58 left to play.
Ottawa came in with a league-high 14 power-play goals but went 0 for 3 against Seattle. The Torrent came up empty on six tries with an extra skater.
Seattle activated Knight from long-term injured reserve before the match. Knight had three goals and seven assists in 14 games before sustaining an injury at the Winter Olympics.
The Charge beat the Torrent for a third straight time following a 4-1 loss in Seattle on Dec. 17.
Ottawa had been the only team without a regulation victory away from its primary home this season.
Up next
- Ottawa: Hosts the Toronto Sceptres on Wednesday.
- Seattle: Visits the New York Sirens on Saturday.
Seattle, WA
Where to watch Cleveland Guardians vs. Seattle Mariners: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Sunday, March 29
The Cleveland Guardians, ranked #1 in the AL Central, face the Seattle Mariners, ranked #4 in the AL West. The Mariners are favored with a moneyline of -170 and a spread of -1.5. Cleveland’s Slade Cecconi (ERA: 4.30) will start against Seattle’s Emerson Hancock (ERA: 4.90).
How to Watch Cleveland Guardians vs Seattle Mariners
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Time: 7:20 PM ET / 4:20 PM PT
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Where: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, WA
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Team Records
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Cleveland Guardians: 2-1 (#1 in AL Central)
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Seattle Mariners: 1-2 (#4 in AL West)
Odds (via BetMGM)
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Spread: Seattle Mariners -1.5
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Moneyline: Seattle Mariners -150 / Cleveland Guardians +125
Starting Pitchers
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Cleveland Guardians: Slade Cecconi (2025 stats: 7-7, ERA: 4.30, K: 109, WHIP: 1.19, BB: 32)
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Seattle Mariners: Emerson Hancock (2025 stats: 4-5, ERA: 4.90, K: 64, WHIP: 1.38, BB: 31)
Weather: 44°F at first pitch
Seattle, WA
COUNTDOWN: Five weeks until you can help West Seattle Food Bank ‘Nourish & Flourish.’ Special guest revealed!
Five weeks from tonight – on Saturday, May 2 – you can help the West Seattle Food Bank “Nourish and Flourish” by being part of its annual dinneer and auction, as an attendee and/or sponsor. This week, a special guest was revealed – here’s the WSFB announcement:
The West Seattle Food Bank (WSFB) is pleased to announce that Seattle comedian Scott Losse will join this year’s Nourish & Flourish gala as a special guest, bringing humor and heart to an evening dedicated to community, compassion, and impact.
Losse — recently featured as an “Undisputable Champion of Comedy” in The Stranger — is known for his sharp, relatable takes on life in the Pacific Northwest and his ability to connect audiences through both humor and honesty.
At Nourish & Flourish, Losse will provide a moment of levity during the program, helping to balance the evening’s powerful stories of need and resilience with laughter—an essential ingredient in bringing communities together.
“This event is about nourishing hope,” said Robbin Peterson, Development Director at West Seattle Food Bank. “Scott’s ability to help people laugh, even in challenging times, reflects exactly what community looks like— showing up for one another with both compassion and joy.”
Losse’s connection to West Seattle Food Bank is deeply personal. His wife Janelle was inspired to pursue a career in social services and nonprofit work after volunteering as a child alongside her grandmother — who was one of WSFB’s volunteers in the early years of the food bank.
“That legacy of service — passed from one generation to the next — is exactly what we see every day at the food bank,” Peterson added. “It’s neighbors helping neighbors, steadfastly across time.”
Nourish & Flourish will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 4105 in SODO, bringing together 300 community members for an evening of storytelling, fundraising, and celebration. Proceeds support WSFB’s vital programs, including food access, housing stability, and essential services for thousands of neighbors across West Seattle.
In 2025 alone, West Seattle Food Bank distributed more than 2.25 million pounds of food, served over 23,000 individuals, and helped keep hundreds of families housed.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at:
westseattlefoodbank.org/nourish-and-flourish or bit.ly/NAF2026
WSB is media sponsor of Nourish & Flourish. See you there!
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