In Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, public safety is not an abstract political issue.
‘Ping pong elders’ honored for helping keep CID safe
Volunteers with the Seattle Chinatown Block Watch used Tuesday’s National Night Out celebration to spotlight a simple message: neighborhood safety starts with neighbors looking out for one another.
Mayor announces new strategy for Little Saigon public safety concerns
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson announced a new strategy aimed at addressing longstanding public safety concerns in the city’s Little Saigon and North Beacon Hill neighborhoods, combining increased police enforcement with expanded social services and treatment options.
Public safety forum: Neighborhood braces for FIFA World Cup surge
Community safety officials and Seattle police warned Chinatown-International District (CID) residents and businesses to prepare for an influx of hundreds of thousands of FIFA World Cup visitors this summer.
District 5 candidates focus on expanded public safety solutions, infrastructure, and tenant protections
Three candidates vying for the District 5 seat on the Seattle City Council in this November’s election participated in a Lake City Collective community candidate forum on March 27.
Chinatown-International District seniors, residents deliver 1,032-signature petition
With a stack of petitions bearing more than 1,000 signatures in hand, Gary Lee walked into Seattle City Hall’s council chambers on March 24 to make an important delivery.
Mayor, deputy mayor meet with CID community leaders
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt met Feb. 2 with community leaders from the Chinatown-International District (CID) to discuss homelessness, public safety and economic pressures facing the neighborhood.
CID safety group urges city action after fatal shooting
The Chinatown-International District Public Safety Council sent a Jan. 23, 2026, letter to Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, Police Chief Shon Barnes and the City Council urging action over recurring gun violence at 8th Avenue South and South Lane Street.
CIDBIA meeting showcases safety efforts, business programs
Seventy-six people attended the Chinatown–International District Business Improvement Area (CIDBIA)’s 2026 Annual Ratepayer Meeting, an in-person event that reviewed the district’s progress and outlined priorities for the coming year.
CID to receive over $1 million for public safety initiatives
Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) will benefit from more than $1 million in funding aimed at improving public safety.
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