Businesses in Seattle’s Little Saigon hit breaking point over drugs, crime
Despite high-profile events bringing crowds to Seattle, merchants in the Chinatown-International District say rampant open-air drug use and retail theft are threatening their very survival.
Despite high-profile events bringing crowds to Seattle, merchants in the Chinatown-International District say rampant open-air drug use and retail theft are threatening their very survival.
Seattle businesses fed up with open-air drug use crisis
Business owners in Seattle's Little Saigon neighborhood say open-air drug use and crime are threatening their survival. With little to no extra revenue made when the World Cup was in town, some store owners say they've hit a breaking point.
Business owners in Seattle's Little Saigon neighborhood say open-air drug use and crime are threatening their survival. With little to no extra revenue made when the World Cup was in town, some store owners say they've hit a breaking point.
Seattle's Chinatown-International District seeks World Cup foot traffic
Business owners and community advocates in Seattle’s CID have seen a sharp drop in sales during the World Cup, and they say persistent public safety issues are keeping international soccer fans away.
Business owners and community advocates in Seattle’s CID have seen a sharp drop in sales during the World Cup, and they say persistent public safety issues are keeping international soccer fans away.
Seattle Chinatown left out of World Cup boom
Advocates and business owners in Seattle's Chinatown International District are experiencing a 10 to 20% sales loss during the World Cup. They blame ongoing open-air drug dealing and Sound Transit routes for funneling lucrative crowds away from the neighborhood.
Advocates and business owners in Seattle's Chinatown International District are experiencing a 10 to 20% sales loss during the World Cup. They blame ongoing open-air drug dealing and Sound Transit routes for funneling lucrative crowds away from the neighborhood.
Some Seattle businesses still waiting on World Cup sales boost
The FIFA World Cup has helped some businesses in Seattle hit record highs, but others in the city are still waiting to reap the benefits of the big tournament.
The FIFA World Cup has helped some businesses in Seattle hit record highs, but others in the city are still waiting to reap the benefits of the big tournament.
Seattle police helicopter searches for shooter in Chinatown-International District
If you heard helicopters in downtown Seattle, it may have been the police searching for a shooter in the Chinatown-International District. One person was injured as the hunt remained for the person responsible.
If you heard helicopters in downtown Seattle, it may have been the police searching for a shooter in the Chinatown-International District. One person was injured as the hunt remained for the person responsible.
Seattle mayor unveils Little Saigon crackdown plan
With all eyes on Seattle for the big US vs Australia match, many so-called "problem areas" have seen some improvements. But neighbors say longtime issues in Little Saigon are still wreaking havoc, and the mayor is now vowing to clean it up.
With all eyes on Seattle for the big US vs Australia match, many so-called "problem areas" have seen some improvements. But neighbors say longtime issues in Little Saigon are still wreaking havoc, and the mayor is now vowing to clean it up.
Seattle mayor pledges safety crackdown in Little Saigon
Mayor Wilson's new strategy targets open-air drug use, stolen goods markets and public disorder in Little Saigon.
Mayor Wilson's new strategy targets open-air drug use, stolen goods markets and public disorder in Little Saigon.
Seattle's CID to attempt Guinness World Record for largest dim sum gathering
Seattle's Chinatown-International District will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest dim sum gathering on Thursday.
Seattle's Chinatown-International District will attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the largest dim sum gathering on Thursday.
'Arrest me': Seattle man critiques city’s homelessness response
Seattle is rushing to get 500 new shelter beds ready before the World Cup. But some say the city's “housing first" policy only enables drug use.
Seattle is rushing to get 500 new shelter beds ready before the World Cup. But some say the city's “housing first" policy only enables drug use.
Police investigate shooting in Seattle's Chinatown-International District
Police are investigating a shooting that left one injured in Seattle's Chinatown-International District Thursday morning.
Police are investigating a shooting that left one injured in Seattle's Chinatown-International District Thursday morning.
50 days to FIFA World Cup: CID leaders question Seattle's readiness
With the FIFA World Cup approaching, leaders in Seattle say they’re hoping the global event brings investment not added strain to neighborhoods still recovering from the pandemic.
With the FIFA World Cup approaching, leaders in Seattle say they’re hoping the global event brings investment not added strain to neighborhoods still recovering from the pandemic.
World Cup questions remains for some Seattle neighborhoods
The FIFA World Cup is just days away, but some Seattle neighborhoods still have questions surrounding safety, sanitation and crowds.
The FIFA World Cup is just days away, but some Seattle neighborhoods still have questions surrounding safety, sanitation and crowds.
2 arrested in 2025 robbery, murder in Seattle's Chinatown-International District
Two people have been arrested in connection to a robbery in Seattle's Chinatown-International District back in September 2025, which left one person dead and another injured.
Two people have been arrested in connection to a robbery in Seattle's Chinatown-International District back in September 2025, which left one person dead and another injured.
2 teens shot in Seattle's Chinatown-International District
Seattle police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left two teens seriously injured in the Chinatown-International District Tuesday afternoon.
Seattle police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left two teens seriously injured in the Chinatown-International District Tuesday afternoon.
2 teens seriously injured in Seattle drive-by shooting
Seattle police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left two teens seriously injured in the Chinatown-International District Tuesday afternoon.
Seattle police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left two teens seriously injured in the Chinatown-International District Tuesday afternoon.
Controversy continues to surround CCTV cameras in Seattle
Seattle leaders approved a 60-day pause on police surveillance data collection, including CCTV and license plate readers.
Seattle leaders approved a 60-day pause on police surveillance data collection, including CCTV and license plate readers.
Seattle police investigate stabbing, robbery in Chinatown-International District
An elderly man is recovering from a stabbing and robbery in Seattle's Chinatown-International District. Police are still looking for the assailant.
An elderly man is recovering from a stabbing and robbery in Seattle's Chinatown-International District. Police are still looking for the assailant.
Seattle small businesses apply for help ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
With the FIFA World Cup just months away, the question is, are Seattle small businesses ready?
With the FIFA World Cup just months away, the question is, are Seattle small businesses ready?
New survey shows Seattle's small businesses struggling 'worse than pandemic'
A new survey found most businesses are seeing fewer customers, lower sales and higher costs, with crime and downtown office vacancies adding to the strain.
A new survey found most businesses are seeing fewer customers, lower sales and higher costs, with crime and downtown office vacancies adding to the strain.