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On July 23, 1950, Estela Ortega was born in Harris, Texas, into a family of farmworkers. From the age of eight, she worked long days in...

Discover the legacy of Bob’s Quality Meats in Columbia City—family-owned for generations, famous for Texas Hot sausage, and rooted in Rainier Valley history.

Nancy Drew is my alter ego – I love a mystery!  Mystery books are at the top of my reading list and, yes, I read Nancy Drew mystery books...

Take a stroll through time with this 1908 photo of Rainier Avenue, looking East towards the heart of Columbia City between Edmonds Street...

Jean VelDyke was a pioneer, breaking barriers as a woman in business while dedicating herself to improving her community

Discover the history of Veterans Day, from its beginnings as Armistice Day in 1919 to local Seattle commemorations.

Cleo’s Apparel (4824 Rainier Ave S), a beloved women’s clothing store in Columbia City for 36 years.

Honoring Dr. Dorothy Cordova: A pioneer in preserving Filipino American history and cultural pride.

"Riding the Number 7" stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of community, resilience, and dedication that defines Rainier Valley. The

It's been said that the 98118 ZIP code in Southeast Seattle is the most diverse in the United States.

Join us at the Hillman City Block Party for the official unveiling of the Hillman City Heritage Bell - Hillman City’s new landmark!

Meet Cathy Fields and read her artist statement for Hillman City's newest landmark, the Hillman City Heritage Bell.

I was born on March 30, 1947 in Rochester New, York. I came to live in my grandmother’s house, where my dad and uncle grew up. The house...

Rowing is the oldest intercollegiate sport in the U.S. that began with a race between Yale and Harvard Universities in 1852. Years later,...

Rainier Valley’s Connection to the 1936 Olympic Gold Medal Reading the captivating and best selling book Boys in the Boat, inspired us to...

Step back in time with us as we dive into the history of the Columbia Branch Library. In June 1909, the Seattle Public Library...

Presenting: "The Real Boys in the Boat" - A Daughter Remembers Join us and Judy Rantz Willman, daughter of University of Washington crew...

Garlic Gulch Legacy by Mikala Woodward, Excerpted from Rainier Valley Food Stories Cookbook Many Italian families – like many other...

The Rainier Valley’s Italian community has long been a focus of interest and curiosity. In 1915 sociology graduate student Nellie Roe...

Excerpted from Rainier Valley Food Stories Cookbook The greatest love stories all feature a seemingly insurmountable obstacle, overcome...