About 40 Chinatown-International District (CID) advocates, small business owners, and senior residents marched to the main entrance of Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) on July 6, waving signs and distributing neighborhood guides to soccer fans streaming toward the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between the United States and Belgium—a peaceful, 33-minute demonstration that voiced a stark economic divide separating Seattle’s two closest stadium neighborhoods.
Taiwan builds a ‘Rainbow Bridge’ at Seattle Pride, highlighting LGBTQ+ inclusion and culture
Taiwan brought a colorful celebration of culture, identity, and LGBTQ+ inclusion to the streets of Seattle on Sunday, June 29, as the Taiwan Tourism Administration debuted a Taiwan-themed float in the 2026 Seattle Pride Parade.
Over 100 AAPI gain citizenship on 250th Independence Day
“It takes paperwork, persistence, and patience,” said Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, as she addressed 252 immigrants before they took the Oath of Allegiance to become citizens on July 4—–the nation’s 250th Independence Day—–at the 41st naturalization ceremony held at Seattle Center.
CID businesses invite community to support neighborhood at World Cup watch party
Businesses in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) are asking the community to show its support by gathering for a free World Cup watch party Monday evening at Hing Hay Park, where fans can cheer on the United States as it takes on Belgium while supporting one of the city’s historic neighborhoods.
South Korea disputes US congressional report claiming discrimination against Seattle-based Coupang
South Korea’s government on Thursday disputed a U.S. congressional report accusing Seoul of discriminating against Coupang, a U.S.-listed electronic commerce giant that was hit with a record 625 billion won ($403 million) fine in June over a massive data breach affecting millions of South Korean customers.
CID businesses say World Cup windfall is bypassing their neighborhood
As tens of thousands of soccer fans walked south on 2nd Avenue South toward the entrance of Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field)—loud drum beats accompanying singing, chants rising from the crowd ahead of Belgium’s Round of 32 knockout match against Senegal—a group of about 30 people stood at the corner of 2nd Avenue South and South King Street holding their ground and a message.
Crime holds steady in Seattle’s West Precinct
Reported crime in Seattle’s West Precinct, which includes the Chinatown-International District (CID), remained essentially unchanged through the first half of the year, according to the Seattle Police Department’s June safety newsletter.
Health officials close illness investigation at CID sushi restaurant
A foodborne illness investigation tied to Sushi%AYCE in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CIID) has ended, with health officials saying they were unable to pinpoint a specific food or drink that made people sick.
Filipino migrants—including green card holders with serious medical conditions—are suffering inside Tacoma’s Northwest Ice Processing Center
Earlier this week, federal immigration agents detained a 76-year-old Filipino green card holder, known as Tatay L (“Father” L), at what was supposed to be his citizenship hearing.
‘Pride Match’ organizers highlight Seattle’s inclusivity amid opposition from Iran and Egypt
Seattle’s stadium is expected to be brimming with rainbow flags on Friday for a World Cup match between teams representing two of the most repressive countries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.