Did you know that children born in 2011 will be articulate, talented, and ambitious? This is according to the Chinese zodiac, which is based on the lunar calendar.
International Special Review District Board announces candidates for annual election
The 2010 International Special Review District Board election will be held on Nov. 16, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Bush Asia Hotel, 409 Maynard Avenue South, in the basement
A Korean movie filmed in our own backyard
A Korean movie titled “Late Autumn” is being filmed partly in Seattle’s International District. Filming started on Jan. 27. The film crew spent the entire day in Chinatown, filming in the alley behind Maynard Avenue South. Filming continued last Sunday, outside of Union Station. Filmmakers say they only needed to capture the scenery.
Aug. 19: ReWA holds open houseAug. 19: ReWA holds open house
The Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) had its open house at its new location on Maynard Avenue South. Aside from three other locations in Seattle, the agency recently expanded its office in the International District. Approximately 100 people attended. ReWA is a nonprofit, multi-ethnic organization that provides refugee and immigrant women and families with culturally appropriate services.
Commentary: Asians? Not so ragin’ (and pretty unimpressed with Seattle Weekly)
“Once again, Maynard Avenue South fills with droves of flush-faced Asians, headed home with car keys dangling from one hand and a carton of chow mein in the other.”
“Hammer Man” surrenders to SWAT team
A man has surrendered to members of the Seattle Police SWAT team after a nine-hour standoff.
Suspects escape after Tai Tung shooting
On Oct. 25, at 1:50 a.m., shots rang out from Tai Tung restaurant’s parking lot at the 500 block of Maynard Avenue South. The parking lot is owned by the restaurant, but it is not physically attached to the Tai Tung establishment.