A small park in Seattle’s Little Saigon neighborhood became the front line in the city’s fight against the opioid crisis earlier this month.
Little Saigon’s future introduced in 15-step plan
In a renewed push to confront crime, open-air drug use, and rising instability in one of Seattle’s most historic and diverse neighborhoods, leaders from Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI), Rotary Club of the Seattle International District, and former City Councilmember Tanya Woo unveiled a 15-point public safety plan during a Sept. 16 news conference at Hoa Mai Park.
Police investigate shooting in CID
Seattle police officers are investigating the shooting of a 21-year-old woman in the Chinatown-International District (CID) on Thursday afternoon.
Little Saigon leaders demand action as economic, public safety concerns persist
Standing before a crowd of business owners, residents, and community advocates in front of Hoa Mai Park on May 9, former Seattle City Councilmember Tanya Woo called for urgent action on Little Saigon’s future.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month in the Seattle area
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and the Seattle region is marking the occasion with an exciting array of cultural events, performances, and community celebrations that highlight the stories, art, and contributions of AAPI communities.
Hoa Mai Park grand opening
Community leaders in the Chinatown-International District gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, to celebrate the grand opening of Hoa Mai Park in the Little Saigon neighborhood.