Forty years ago on Feb. 19, 1983, 13 people were shot to death at a gambling club in Seattle’s Chinatown in what became known as the Wah Mee massacre—the worst mass murder in Seattle history.
CID encampment fire possibly caused by meth lab elements
A preliminary investigation of a fire in the Chinatown-International District (CID) reveals that it may have been caused by elements of a methamphetamine lab.
CID protesters wait in vain after Constantine interrupts comments
In a move that effectively emptied a packed boardroom of around 100 protesters from the Chinatown-International District (CID), King County Chief Executive Dow Constantine halted public comment after less than half of those signed up had given testimony at a Sound Transit (ST) board meeting on Jan. 26.
Inslee meet with CID community leaders, gives update on encampments
Gov. Jay Inslee hopes to address one of the biggest issues in the Chinatown-International District (CID) with the help of the state legislature.
No promises from Sound Transit about following its own plans
At a Sound Transit (ST) workshop for business owners in the Chinatown-International District (CID) late last month, a young man in jeans and a cotton jacket came in and sat down at the table.
Park lid concept reevaluated
With the fate of the Chinatown-International District (CID) hanging in the balance, some community members consulted an architect not associated with Sound Transit (ST) for a reevaluation of the “park lid” concept.
Zoning enables concentration of shelters in CID — Last chance to speak to the city about it
Why are there 17 homeless shelters within a half-mile radius of the Chinatown-International District (CID)? According to CID Public Safety Council member and Seattle Chinatown block member Gary Lee, one answer is—zoning.
ST alternate stations outside the CID present challenges
With time running out before Sound Transit (ST) makes a recommendation to its board about the placement of a transit hub in, near, or outside the Chinatown-International District (CID), the agency last month narrowed the number of options it was considering outside the neighborhood to two.
CID organizations’ open letter to Sound Transit
Dear Sound Transit Board, Chong Wa Benevolent Association represents over 21 traditional Chinatown organizations within the Chinatown-International District (CID).
Social media series to highlight CID people
On Feb. 16, InterIm Community Development Association kicked off a social media series that highlights pictures and short narratives about life in Seattle’s Chinatown–International District (CID). Called “Voices of the […]