Getting a grip on the history of Aurora鈥檚 big red wrench
Driving south on Highway 99 just north of the Aurora Bridge, many motorists can鈥檛 help but notice a giant, red wrench on top of a motorcycle repair shop.2 years ago
Reviving Lake Washington鈥檚 phantom shoreline
Mikala Woodward plans to recreate, in a four-inch strip of light-blue chalk, a portion of Lake Washington鈥檚 old shoreline.2 years ago
‘Defense attorney seeking defendant’s execution’: Memorial Stadium landmark process bizarre, twisted
In an 8-to-1 vote Wednesday, the City of Seattle Landmark Preservation Board started the process or protecting Seattle High School Memorial Stadium.2 years ago
City advice to landmarks board for Memorial Stadium is a real head-scratcher
The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board will meet on Wednesday afternoon to decide whether or not Seattle High School Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center should be designated as a city landmark.2 years ago
Will Rogers鈥� deadly journey began in Renton
The ghosts of two aviators haunt Seattle. But you have to know where to look, and the best place to start is the north end of Renton Municipal Airport.2 years ago
In search of sweet, ripe watermelons and Hermiston, Ore.
You might have seen those stickers on melons that say, 鈥淕rown in Hermiston, Oregon.鈥� And then, you might have wondered, 鈥榃here is Hermiston, exactly?鈥�2 years ago
Mystery and tragedy of Seattle鈥檚 old tile street markers
成人X站 Newsradio鈥檚 story last week about hidden relics from an old cable car line inspired a listener to reach out in search of the origins of a distinctive set of markers along that same thoroughfare: Madison Street, the main connector between Elliott Bay and Lake Washington since the 19th century.2 years ago
It’s a local thing: hydroplanes echo through Seattle history
It's been a noisy summertime tradition and popular spectator sport in Seattle for decades. Old-timers say new arrivals don't get it, and they don't appreciate the heritage of a contest that's dear to locals.2 years ago
Remembering legendary Northwest DJ, pop culture renaissance man Pat O鈥橠ay
Pat O鈥橠ay passed away Tuesday at his San Juan Island home. O鈥橠ay is best known for his work as radio deejay on station KJR in Seattle in the 1960s.2 years ago
Hidden cable car relics revealed on Madison Street
Cable cars are a different animal compared with the street cars which returned to Seattle this century.2 years ago
Despite off-stage drama, Kitsap Forest Theater celebrates 100 years
On the highway between Bremerton and Seabeck, the Kitsap Forest Theater is this summer celebrating 100 years of outdoor plays and musicals.2 years ago
President Harding gave final speech in Seattle and then died 100 years ago
It was 100 years ago this week when President Warren G. Harding gave a major speech at Husky Stadium, as it turned out, it was his last public address2 years ago
All Over The Map: Who was the ‘Paine’ of Paine Field?
Paine Field added "Seattle" to its name this week 鈥� becoming Seattle Paine Field International Airport. But what does the 'Paine' stand for?2 years ago
Pacific Science Center wants public input on plans for iconic courtyard, pools
The Pacific Science Center angered historic preservationists when they floated the idea聽of partially filling in the reflecting pools.2 years ago
Granddaughter of shipwreck survivor shares memories of 1875 disaster
A shipwreck survivor was floating in the Strait of Juan de Fuca for an incredible 80 hours before a Coast Guard cutter rescued him in 1875.2 years ago
Iconic Almond Roca neon sign in Tacoma to be replaced
The classic neon 鈥淎lmond Roca鈥� sign and clock, which has cast a warm glow over the candy factory in Tacoma, will be replaced.2 years ago
Uncovering the mysterious origins of the name 鈥楢urora Bridge鈥�
What do you call the big piece of transportation infrastructure which carries State Route 99 high over Fremont and the Lake Washington Ship Canal?2 years ago
19th-century ‘Seattle Spirit’ still here, but in disguise
"Seattle Spirit" was first identified in the 1800s when the city was snubbed by Northern Pacific Railway and residents said they'd build their own railroad.2 years ago
Battle for Holy Rosary Church’s survival stretches from Tacoma to the Vatican
Four years into a struggle to save a beloved Tacoma church, the community group organized to secure its preservation is taking their battle to the Vatican.2 years ago
Seattle’s first organized baseball game was played in 1877
When and where, exactly, did Seattleites witness the city鈥檚 first organized baseball game?2 years ago
‘Prairie Line’ walking tour revisits Tacoma’s 1873 win over Seattle in rail rivalry
Soon is the anniversary of a key event in Pacific Northwest history: when the Northern Pacific Railroad chose Tacoma over Seattle.2 years ago
Seattle’s Lake Union was named at July 4 picnic in 1854
The old story goes that the names of Lake Union and Lake Washington were suggested during a speech given at a 4th of July picnic in Seattle in 18542 years ago
‘Momentous occasion’ on Vashon Island during World War II is reason to celebrate
It's been 75 years since 成人X站 Radio launched a new transmitter on Vashon Island during World War II and boosted its broadcasting power to 50,000 watts.2 years ago
