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Visit landmarks, get your caffeine and pizza fix, and drop off your mail — 10 things outsiders don’t know about the Chinatown/International District

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By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly 1. Did you know Chinatown is “a city within a city”? It has several doctors, dentists, attorneys, a post office, a library, a church, […]

WISE WORDS: What makes a diverse, vibrant neighborhood

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“The world will step aside for a community that knows where it is going. South Seattle is home to many great neighborhoods and is the place I’ve called home my […]

Panama Hotel seeks new owner — International District’s historical national treasure looking for a new future

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By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly The National Trust and the Panama Hotel’s current owner Jan Johnson are moving forward on an important step toward ensuring the hotel’s future. The […]

COMMENTARY: Naming the Children’s Park after Donnie Chin — Seattle Parks and Recreation superintendent offers alternatives

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By Douglas Chin For Northwest Asian Weekly While not committing to the Asian American community’s request to rename the International Children’s Park at Seventh Avenue South and South Lane Street […]

Chinatown power outage affects businesses

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A power outage hit Chinatown International District on its busy hours last Sunday lunch from noon to after 6 p.m. Several blocks were affected including S. King St., Jackson St., […]

Committed to the community? — Nominate and vote for the ISRD

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The annual election for the International Special Review District (ISRD) Board is a little over a month away. There are three positions open this year: One position open for a Business Person, Property […]

A non-traditional school in Chinatown — A visit to Summit

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    By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Not many people are aware that Chinatown/International District has a new charter school. For those who know there is one, myths and […]

ID charter school rides the storm — Now what?

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By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly     On Sept 4, Washington State Supreme Court proclaimed that it is unconstitutional for charter schools to use state funding. Summit Public (charter) […]

Hookah bars get a reprieve — Community reaction toward Murray’s reversed decision

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By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Within less than a month, Mayor Ed Murray reversed his decision to close down all of the city’s hookah lounges after lounge owners and […]

Viet Wah MLK location closes

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By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly At the end of the day on Sunday, Aug. 9, Viet Wah Superfoods was permanently closed for business at the location on 6040 Martin […]