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No garbage, recycling, or food and yard waste collection on Christmas Day — Free holiday tree composting available

December 25, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

No garbage, recycling, or food and yard waste collections are scheduled in Seattle on Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25. All regular Friday collections will be collected on Saturday. Customers should have their containers out by 7 a.m. to ensure collection. Free Holiday Tree Composting: Seattle residents can put their Christmas trees and holiday greens out next […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 2015, 2016, Christmas Day Free, Free Holiday Tree Composting Seattle, Seattle Public Utilities, South Park, South Transfer Station, Vol 34 No 53 | December 26 - January 1

COMMENTARY: Seattle market rebounds, foreclosure remains in the API community

September 19, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Diana Chen Northwest Asian Weekly Seattle home prices have rebounded dramatically in the past 18 months, with more than a 9.5 percent increase in median home sales prices from 2012 to 2013, nearly bringing median prices to pre-recession heights seen in 2007. Zillow reports that 92.5 percent of Seattle-metro area homes are in positive […]

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2011, 2014, API, Attorney General, FPU, FREE, Foreclosure Fairness Act, IDT, National Mortgage Settlement, Northwest Justice Project, Seattle Chinese, Seattle City Council, Seattle Homeowner Stabilization Program, South Park, Southeast Seattle, Vol 33 No 39 | September 20 - September 26, West Seattle, language

EDITORIAL: Neighborhood love for a local institution — The little market that could

September 18, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

A post on social media website nextdoor.com instigated a lot of virtual hugs for the Saveway Mart. The Saveway has been a local icon in downtown Pioneer Square for over 50 years. There is no question that it has an interesting reputation. Located in what is probably considered a “Seattle-sketchy,” area, it has numerous monikers: […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2014, Boeing Field, Death Mart, Korea, Murder Mart, New York Times, Occidental Park, Pioneer Square, SNAP, Saveway Mart, Seattle, South Park, Vol 33 No 39 | September 20 - September 26, social media

Mayor announces $2 million in investments for neighborhood business districts

April 4, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Chinatown-International District will receive a lion’s share of a $2 million investment in 18 neighborhood business districts, announced Mayor Ed Murray on April 1, as part of the Only in Seattle Initiative.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, Beacon Hill, Central District, Columbia City, Economic Development, Economic Resiliency, First Hill, Human Services, Lake City, Mayor Ed Murray, Pike Pine, Pioneer Square, Rainier Valley, Seattle Initiative, South Park, University District, Vol 33 No 15 | April 5 - April 11

EPA releases plan for polluted river

April 18, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly The Duwamish River has long been a fishing ground for Asian and Pacific Islanders, but what

Filed Under: Community News Tagged With: 2013, 2015, Allison Hiltner, Census, Charles Lam, Duwamish River, Duwamish Waterway Park, EPA, King County-native, Lower Duwamish Waterway Group, Pacific Islanders, Port of Seattle, Rebecca Chu, South Park, Vol 32 No 17 | April 20 - April 26, communication, technology

A 1970s fountain by local artist George Tsutakawa is brought back to life in Seattle

March 30, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Several art patrons are working with art dealer John Braseth to feature a large fountain sculpture by local acclaimed artist George Tsutakawa. The fountain, originally named the Jefferson Plaza Fountain, was displayed in an office plaza in Indianapolis, Ind. before the office property changed hands and the work was placed on sale. The 3-ton fountain […]

Filed Under: Briefs, Community News Tagged With: 2012, Canada, George Tsutakawa, Gerard Tsutakawa, Jefferson Plaza Fountain, John Braseth, Man Earth, Maynard Avenue South, Mount Baker, Seattle, South Jackson Street, South Park, United States, Vol 31 No 14 | March 31 - April 6

EDITORIAL: Who should run: Hasegawa or Virk?

February 9, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

This is not the first time that Asian American candidates have competed for the same political seat. Dr. Bobby Virk, an orthodontist, has announced his candidacy for the 11th District state senate seat, a seat that Rep. Bob Hasegawa has also filed for. They are both Democrats. The seat is being vacated by Sen. Margarita […]

Filed Under: Editorials Tagged With: 2012, Asian Americans, Beacon Hill, Betty Patu, Bob Hasegawa, Bob Santos, Bobby Virk, Charlie Chong, Cheryl Chow, Indian Americans, King County Council, Margarita Prentice, Martha Choe, Paul Schell, Seattle City Council, Seattle School Board, South Park, Vol 31 No 7 | February 11 - February 17, Wilson Chin, ron sims

Women of color bust environmental myths

October 6, 2011 By Stacy Nguyen

By Stacy Nguyen Northwest Asian Weekly   “Tell me your zip code, and I can tell you what problems you suffer from, or the problems you will suffer from. And I can tell you how long you’re going to live and how long your children are going to live,” said Ngozi Oleru. “That is a […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2011, Amanda Bruner, Danny Woo Garden, Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition, Elizabeth Leavitt, Emily Washines, Jane Zepp, Jourdan Keith, Jump Start, LIHI, Las Margaritas Catering Cooperative, Leda Chahim, Lekelia Jenkins, Maria Batayola, Ngozi Oleru, Northwest Asian Weekly, Paulina Lopez, Seattle, Sharon Sutton, Shefali Ranganathan, South Park, Urban Wilderness Project, Vol 30 No 41 | October 8 - October 14

Help for minority businesses available via classes

March 30, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

New business owners need to know two things — their own subject and all about running a successful business. The University of Washington is offering an 8-week business certificate program, which costs $200. Scholarships are available. Classes are taught by the UW’s Business and Educational Development Center (BEPC).  BEPC is one of the nation’s leading […]

Filed Under: Briefs, Community News Tagged With: BEPC, Contact Geraldine Rodriguez, South Park, UW

Commentary: Mayor McGinn: Transportation budget needs your support

October 21, 2010 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On Monday, Sept. 27, I proposed the 2011/2012 budget to the [Seattle] City Council. Right now, the city council is poised to strip out a core piece of the Department

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2010, 2011, 2012, Ballard Bridge, CPT, Commercial Parking Tax, Linden Avenue North, Mike McGinn, Neighborhood Street Fund, Pedestrian Master Plan, Seattle City Council, Seattle City Hall Council Chambers, South Park, South Seattle, Vol 29 No 43 | October 23 - October 29, Walk Bike Ride, West Seattle, poverty

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