Seattle Parks and Recreation will host the third and final community meeting for the Hing Hay Park expansion project on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the International District-Chinatown Community Center, located at 719 8th Ave. S., Seattle. The community is encouraged to be a part of the process and provide input […]
ID elects three to board positions
By Sue Misao Northwest Asian Weekly The job of preserving the look and feel of Chinatown falls to the International Special Review District.
Locals mix it up in ID
Pioneer Square and Chinatown International District’s Historic South Downtown board members hosted their annual mixer Nov. 21 at the CID’s new café and event space, the Eastern Café on Maynard Ave. Complimentary appetizers, beer and wine were served, A good time was had by all. (end)
Bring ideas to Hing Hay Park open meeting
The public is invited to share ideas and offer input into plans for the renovation and expansion of Hing Hay Park at a meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 6–8 p.m. at the International District/Chinatown Community Center, 719 8th Ave. S., in Seattle.
NWAW & NWAWF’s upcoming event!
The Northwest Asian Weekly and Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation present a special dinner to honor Lt. Governor Brad and Linda Owen for their support and friendship of the Asian community An evening of fun, conversation, and entertainment Sunday, March 31, 2013, 6 p.m.– 9 p.m. House of Hong Restaurant, 409 8th Ave. S., Seattle, WA […]
Wise words from health professionals
“Staying active physically, intellectually, and socially is the key to good health. Sharing the wisdom your activity has earned you is the key to creating healthy communities.” — Kay Wagers, R.N., M.B.A. Community Health Director Aljoya Mercer Island – an Era Living retirement community 2430 76th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island, WA 98040 206-230-0150, www.eraliving.com/communities/mercer-island “Oral […]
BLOG: Snowed in: an issue to remember
When the snow descended, a bunch of nightmares came true for me. While many of you had no school or stayed home last week due to the snow, the Northwest Asian Weekly faced one of its worst crises in 30 years. “It will be the end of our reputation,” I thought. “We might not have the […]
Attention: Annual election for ISRD Board coming up
There are two positions open this year for the International Special Review District (ISRD) board. One is for a business person, property owner, or employee, and one for an at-large member.
The ID welcomes new museum to neighborhood, and it’s a gamer’s paradise
Located at 508 Maynard Ave. S. in the International District (ID), the museum’s grand opening was on Sept. 4.
What’s coming to Lunar New Year? A children’s parade!
For Maribeth Ellis, executive director of the Chinatown/International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA), watching the never-before-seen throngs of families who packed themselves into the International District (ID) for last year’s Lunar New Year Celebration, which CIDBIA organized, was a moment of triumph. Last year was the first year the celebration was held outside of King Street Station and into the ID.