Demolition has started at the site of the former International District branch of a United States Postal Services (USPS) post office on Sixth Avenue and King Street. (The post office has not moved far. It’s now at 409 Maynard Ave. S.) USPS’s lease expired in 2013. Seattle Parks and Recreation Department had purchased the site […]
KIDS’ PARADE CONTEST — Saturday, February 13, 2016
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION! PRIME SPONSOR Seattle City Light SILVER SPONSORS Pepsi Simply Thai Restaurant Children’s Parade Competition Schedule: Noon—1:15 PM — Registration (each contestant gets a number) 1 PM — Line up (outside NW Weekly’s office, 412 Maynard Ave. S., Chinatown/International District) 1:15 PM — Judging begins 1:30 PM — Parade begins 2:10 PM — Parade […]
CELEBRATE WITH STYLE! — Saturday, February 6, 2016
ALL AGES WELCOME. Be part of the Lunar New Year Fashion Contest. Design a wearable garment, accessory, or put together an outfit to create a look with a Year of the Monkey Lunar New Year theme. Model your own entry or supply your own model(s) for both the fashion show & parade. The Fashion Show-Off […]
Chinatown power outage affects businesses
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., Weller, Maynard Ave. S., and 12th Ave. S. At least 50 businesses were closed during the outage; some opened later when power resumed. Businesses closed […]
Hing Hay will expand (and celebrate!)
Hing Hay Park is a focal point and one of the premier gathering spaces in the Chinatown-International District. Hing Hay literally translates to “pleasurable gatherings.” On Saturday, Sept. 5 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., the community is invited to celebrate Hing Hay Park at 423 Maynard Ave. S. before construction begins for the park […]
VOTE for People’s Choice Award — Deadline is July 18!
We are astounded by the creativity of our readers. We asked readers to create a fashion design from any materials that could be recycled—paper, cloth, plastic, glass. Take a look at the amazing designs that evolved, and there is no doubt that we can make something considered unusable—beautiful. Now we need your help for the […]
Demolition, but development — Hing Hay Park will expand
By Staff Northwest Asian Weekly Renovation is underway in the International District. The iconic Hing Hay Park, located on the corner of Maynard and King St. (423 Maynard Ave) will be getting a makeover. The existing park will be expanded and developed due to the demolition of the adjacent post office site, which was acquired […]
ID Post Office moves
The Post Office’s International Station in Chinatown moved its location to 409 Maynard Ave. S. on June 30. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., and 1:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. (end)
New delights for Dragon Fest
By Jamie Sun Northwest Asian Weekly The 39th annual Dragon Fest is coming to the International District July 12 and July 13, with several new events, including a food walk, performances, a night market, Sakura Con, and a Recycling Fashion Contest.
Northwest Asian Weekly / Seattle Chinese Post presents Children’s Recycling Fashion Contest
Download a flyer! Northwest Asian Weekly / Seattle Chinese Post presents Children’s Recycling Fashion Contest Saturday, July 12, 2014 Children’s Parade Competition Schedule: 1 PM — Lining up 1:20 PM — Judging begins 1:40 PM — Parade begins 2 PM — Contestants appear on stage 2:45 PM — Results announced and presentation of awards • […]