Emily Johnson
Staff Writer

Emily Johnson

After a run as a nonprofit communications staffer, Emily Johnson crossed over to tell the stories she used to write press releases for — now covering the people and community organizations holding Seattle's neighborhoods together, from mutual-aid groups to block-level associations.

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Hai Di Lao at Pacific Place Appears Closed Without Notice

Hai Di Lao at Pacific Place Appears Closed Without Notice

The downtown hot pot spot is boarded up, its crane machine is empty, and no closure notice is visible at the storefront. Online listings suggest the shutdown may be temporary, but nothing public appears to explain it yet.

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