http://www.rainiervalleypost.com Proudly serving Southeast Seattle since 2007 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:11:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/is-rainier-valley-known-for-poor-customer-service-myras-not-havin-it/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/is-rainier-valley-known-for-poor-customer-service-myras-not-havin-it/#comments Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:00:43 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=25558 By Myra Myra It’s no secret that we like to get our eat and party on in the Rainier Valley. In the most diverse zip code in the county, it’s no wonder you can do your Pilates and get a slab of ribs all on the same block. We care about the social health of [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/is-rainier-valley-known-for-poor-customer-service-myras-not-havin-it/feed/ 47 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/columbia-city-theater-to-re-open-under-small-cloud/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/columbia-city-theater-to-re-open-under-small-cloud/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:00:33 +0000 admin http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=22005 By Myra Myra It’s been three months since it was announced that Columbia City Theatre (CCT) was under new management and closing for renovations, and later this month it will reopen with free shows from local hip-hop sensations Mash Hall and orchestral pop maestros Grand Hallway. It’s clear that this old 1917 Vaudeville theater is [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/columbia-city-theater-to-re-open-under-small-cloud/feed/ 4 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/columbia-city-theater/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/columbia-city-theater/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:56:30 +0000 admin http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=20475 By Myra Myra The Columbia City Theatre changed hands last weekend and will be closed for the next three months for renovations. During this time, acts like Tamara the Trapeze lady will have to find another venue to perform.  According to Tamara, she will be performing at Julia’s on Broadway until CCT reopens. Every time [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/columbia-city-theater/feed/ 15 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/myras-back-with-a-review-of-emerald-city-fish-chips/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/myras-back-with-a-review-of-emerald-city-fish-chips/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:00:10 +0000 admin http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=19576 By Myra Myra It’s been more 10 years since the Rainier Valley has had a real fish & chips spot (Columbia City Ale House does not count!).  That all changed on New Year’s Day when the family owned Emerald City Fish & Chips opened its doors, and by the looks of things, they may need [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/myras-back-with-a-review-of-emerald-city-fish-chips/feed/ 9 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/mezzaluna-bistro-closes-up-shop/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/mezzaluna-bistro-closes-up-shop/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:35:52 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=14258 From MyraMyra Less than one year after it’s opening, Mezzaluna Bistro closed last Sunday. According to owner Lauren Jackowiec, there were several reasons for closing which include lackluster business and owners wanting to go their separate ways.  Mezzaluna was located where Casuelita’s used to be on Judkins street. “It was just a bit of bad [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/mezzaluna-bistro-closes-up-shop/feed/ 4 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/start-your-engines-shoppers-ross-is-open/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/start-your-engines-shoppers-ross-is-open/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:54:31 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=14050 By MyraMyra After months of back and forth on whether or not it would open, the Rainer Valley has finally welcomed ROSS into the neighborhood. For those who aren’t familiar with the chain, ROSS is a deeply discounted retail store that sells clothing and home furnishings. ROSS is housed in the Rainier Plaza, the same [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/start-your-engines-shoppers-ross-is-open/feed/ 22 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/rb-teen-on-why-not-to-join-a-gang-i-love-the-ladies-and-the-ladies-don%e2%80%99t-like-gangbangers/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/rb-teen-on-why-not-to-join-a-gang-i-love-the-ladies-and-the-ladies-don%e2%80%99t-like-gangbangers/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2009 02:15:51 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=10716 From MyraMyra About 30 young people gathered at Rainier Beach Community Center last Saturday night for a free community screening of Crips and Bloods: Made in America. Youth Violence Prevention Coordinator Jeron Gates explained how the problems with gang violence in Seattle can be traced back to the Bloods and Crips in California – two [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/rb-teen-on-why-not-to-join-a-gang-i-love-the-ladies-and-the-ladies-don%e2%80%99t-like-gangbangers/feed/ 10 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/myra-loves-mezzaluna/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/myra-loves-mezzaluna/#comments Sat, 30 May 2009 18:45:38 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=9654 Myra Myra on the Wall is a semi-regular column written by a hip, Rainier Valley 20-something who seeks to uncover all the fantastic happenings happenings in Southeast Seattle for those of us who don’t necessarily equate going downtown with having a good time. Email Myra with your favorite south-of-I-90 hang-outs, upcoming events or random observations [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/myra-loves-mezzaluna/feed/ 0 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/myra-andaluz-missing-piece-to-rainier-valley-fashion-gift-puzzle/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/myra-andaluz-missing-piece-to-rainier-valley-fashion-gift-puzzle/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:00:57 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=7204 Myra Myra on the Wall is a semi-regular column written by a hip, Rainier Valley 20-something who seeks to uncover all the fantastic happenings happenings in Southeast Seattle for those of us who don’t necessarily equate going downtown with having a good time. Email Myra with your favorite south-of-I-90 hang-outs, upcoming events or random observations [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/myra-andaluz-missing-piece-to-rainier-valley-fashion-gift-puzzle/feed/ 12 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/support-our-sponsors-myra-falls-for-rainier-health-fitness/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/support-our-sponsors-myra-falls-for-rainier-health-fitness/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:30:42 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=5458 Myra Myra on the Wall is a semi-regular column written by a hip, Rainier Valley 20-something who seeks to uncover all after-hours happenings in Southeast Seattle for those of us who don’t always equate going downtown with having a good time. Email Myra with your favorite south-of-I-90 hang-outs, upcoming events or random observations about hidden [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/support-our-sponsors-myra-falls-for-rainier-health-fitness/feed/ 1