http://www.rainiervalleypost.com Proudly serving Southeast Seattle since 2007 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:27:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/seafair-south-end-style/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/seafair-south-end-style/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:34:17 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=42771 It’s that time. Love it or hate it, Seafair is here. The Hydroplane Races and Air Show will run Friday through Sunday from 8: 30 am to 6 pm on the shores of Lake Washington, and we’ve got your south-end shuttle information, park closures and road closures. Shuttle to the Hydro Races – Ride a [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/seafair-south-end-style/feed/ 13 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/sunday-thousands-expected-for-pista-sa-nayon-celebration-at-seward-park/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/sunday-thousands-expected-for-pista-sa-nayon-celebration-at-seward-park/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:45:15 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=42512 Expect heavy congestion around Seward Park and surrounding neighborhoods this Sun., July 31, as 12,000 people are expected to attend Pista sa Nayon from 9 am to 8 pm. From the organizers: The tradition of the Pista sa Nayon dates back centuries to the rural areas and towns of the Philippines. During Pista sa Nayon [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/sunday-thousands-expected-for-pista-sa-nayon-celebration-at-seward-park/feed/ 2 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/rainier-valley-crime-watch-police-arrest-suspect-in-brutal-seward-park-area-murder/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/rainier-valley-crime-watch-police-arrest-suspect-in-brutal-seward-park-area-murder/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:56:17 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=42474 Police have arrested the suspect wanted in last weekend’s brutal murder of 50-year old Rainier Valley neighbor Anthony Matthews. Matthews was found beaten in his Seward Park-area home early Saturday morning after a known suspect attacked him before fleeing the scene in the 5100 block of South Garden Street near Rainier Avenue South. Efforts to [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/rainier-valley-crime-watch-police-arrest-suspect-in-brutal-seward-park-area-murder/feed/ 3 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/rainier-valley-crime-watch-man-beaten-to-death-in-seward-park-area-home/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/rainier-valley-crime-watch-man-beaten-to-death-in-seward-park-area-home/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:41:32 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=42367 A 50-year old man was found brutally beaten in his Seward Park-area home early Saturday morning after police were called to investigate “suspicious circumstances”. According to police, the victim suffered severe head trauma when he was struck by a known suspect who then fled the scene in the 5100 block of South Garden Street just [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/rainier-valley-crime-watch-man-beaten-to-death-in-seward-park-area-home/feed/ 5 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/seattle-parks-to-host-three-day-olmsted-park-to-park-walk-starting-at-seward-park/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/seattle-parks-to-host-three-day-olmsted-park-to-park-walk-starting-at-seward-park/#comments Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:00:26 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=42320 Hearty walkers should mark their calendars for an adventurous three-day park-to-park walk Thur., Aug. 4 through Sat., Aug. 6, highlighting the historic Olmsted park plan and some improvements made possible by the voter-approved 2000 Pro Parks Levy and the 2008 Parks and Green Spaces Levy. The total distance planned for each day is 12 to [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/seattle-parks-to-host-three-day-olmsted-park-to-park-walk-starting-at-seward-park/feed/ 0 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/thursday-last-chance-to-register-for-sundays-seafair-triathlon-at-seward-park/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/thursday-last-chance-to-register-for-sundays-seafair-triathlon-at-seward-park/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:49:28 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=42191 This Thur., July 21, at 12 noon is the deadline to register for this Sunday’s Seafair Triathlon at Seward Park and ensure an Olympic Distance Race Slot. There will be no on-site registration the day of the race. From the Seafair Machine: This year Seafair is proud to host Seattle’s best sprint course and Seattle’s [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/thursday-last-chance-to-register-for-sundays-seafair-triathlon-at-seward-park/feed/ 0 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/save-the-date-represent-98118/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/save-the-date-represent-98118/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:00:00 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=41639 What does it mean to live, work, play, learn and worship in one of the most diverse zip codes in the nation? A group of south-end artists are looking to find out with a community arts project designed to help describe the Rainier Valley. On Wed., Oct. 5, Southeast Seattle neighbors are invited to participate [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/save-the-date-represent-98118/feed/ 0 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/saturday-seward-park-centennial-to-revive-rainier-district-pow-wow-1934-1991/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/saturday-seward-park-centennial-to-revive-rainier-district-pow-wow-1934-1991/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:42:36 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=41555 This weekend, Seward Park neighbors and community organizations are gearing up to celebrate 100 years of history with a historical festival, including a costumed promenade around the perimeter of the park, a classic car parade and show, historic hydroplanes on display, a vintage fashion show, food vendors and live music – all of which have [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/saturday-seward-park-centennial-to-revive-rainier-district-pow-wow-1934-1991/feed/ 7 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/save-the-date-historic-seward-park-continues-centennial-celebration/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/save-the-date-historic-seward-park-continues-centennial-celebration/#comments Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:36:05 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=41325 Seward Park neighbors and community organizations are gearing up to celebrate 100 years of history with a historical festival on Sat., July 16, and Sun., July 17. Highlights for Saturday include a costumed promenade around the perimeter of the park, a classic car parade and show, historic hydroplanes on display, a vintage fashion show, food [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/save-the-date-historic-seward-park-continues-centennial-celebration/feed/ 0 http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/spu-drilling-testing-soil-in-seward-park-in-preparation-for-2-4-gallon-storage-tank/ http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/spu-drilling-testing-soil-in-seward-park-in-preparation-for-2-4-gallon-storage-tank/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:35:41 +0000 Editor http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/?p=40992 Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) started preliminary drilling and geophysical work in Seward Park this week in an effort to help evaluate potential sites for a new 2.4 million gallon storage tank that it says will help control combined sewer overflows (CSOs). The drill rig, about the size of a concrete truck, will drill a roughly [...]]]> http://www.rainiervalleypost.com/spu-drilling-testing-soil-in-seward-park-in-preparation-for-2-4-gallon-storage-tank/feed/ 2