Amazon Studios released the pilot episode of “The Man In the High Castle.” The pilot, which filmed in Seattle hired hundreds of local cast and crew and over 200 local […]
Making a difference — Honoring women in male-dominated careers
By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly The Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation will be honoring 14 women who have contributed to our community and have made an impact in their male-dominated […]
The fire still burns — Seattle honors the firefighters who died in the Pang Factory fire
By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly Approximately 150 people attended the ceremony honoring the death of the four firemen who risked their <!–more–>lives in the Pang Factory fire in Seattle’s […]
Let’s eat!: Local chefs compete in Washoku World Challenge trial
At the “Kitchen at Delicatus” in Pioneer Square on Dec. 11, a packed dining room full of guests, renowned judges, and media got a very unique eating experience sponsored by The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries of Japan.
Riding at warp speed — Bike shop steers cycling community
By Zachariah Bryan Northwest Asian Weekly The first memory Benjamin Rainbow has of bicycling is when he was five or six. The
EDITORIAL: Neighborhood love for a local institution — The little market that could
A post on social media website nextdoor.com instigated a lot of virtual hugs for the Saveway Mart. The Saveway has been a local icon in downtown Pioneer Square for over […]
EDITORIAL: Progress or preservation? — Should we sacrifice heritage for opportunity in downtown development?
The influx of development in our historic downtown corridor has been accelerating even more debate. The issue crosses neighborhood boundaries, affecting both the International District (ID) and Pioneer Square. Most […]
BLOG: Green Village closed after family tragedies?
By John Liu Every Wednesday, I walked into Chinatown’s Green Village restaurant, not knowing that April 9 would be the last time I could pick up food from Wendy Lu, […]
Mayor announces $2 million in investments for neighborhood business districts
The Chinatown-International District will receive a lion’s share of a $2 million investment in 18 neighborhood business districts, announced Mayor Ed Murray on April 1, as part of the Only […]
Exhibit your art in a Seattle storefront
Storefronts, a program that connects vacant storefront buildings with art and creative projects, is calling for submissions from local artists.