Feliks Banel
Lost wreck from long-ago tragedy identified deep in Elliott Bay
Local underwater explorers revealed Thursday that they have identified the wreck of a vessel that went down in a deadly tragedy on Elliott Bay 117 years ago this weekend.1 year ago
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Biden鈥檚 APEC meeting in San Francisco has roots in Seattle history
As President Biden prepares to meet with President Xi of China at the APEC Summit, it also happens to be the 30th anniversary of the first held in Seattle.1 year ago
Feliks Banel
Washington statehood and the US flag – We鈥檙e Number 42!
You鈥檝e probably always wondered, when Washington became a state 134 years ago this week 鈥� on November 11, 1889 鈥� what effect did that 鈥渘ew star鈥� have on the look and layout of the American flag? Old Glory these days has 50 stars, with one each for each of the states, of course. Throughout most […]1 year ago
Feliks Banel
Record windspeeds of Washington’s windiest storms
The highest wind speeds ever recorded in the Washington state were clocked near a small city in Pacific County more than 60 years ago2 years ago
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Historic regional treasure Paul Dorpat celebrates 85 years
The popular 鈥淣ow and Then鈥� newspaper columnist Paul Dorpat celebrated his 85th birthday over the weekend with a procession of visitors2 years ago
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When ‘War of the Worlds’ brought a small Washington town to a panic
The October 30, 1938 broadcast of 鈥淭he War of the Worlds鈥� famously fooled listeners across the nation, but perhaps none were as shocked as the small Washington town of Concrete.2 years ago
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Tell your Seattle stories about a meaningful place
The city鈥檚 Department of Neighborhoods wants to hear from you about what they call 鈥渓ocal places, past or present, that hold special meaning鈥� as part of the Stories in Place project.2 years ago
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Exclusive: Seattle in line to get new National Archives facility
Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, Ph.D., is in town and will give a free public talk Thursday at the Seattle Public Library2 years ago
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Forgotten film reveals critical wartime role for Washington industry
A seven-minute black and white film, shot nearly a century ago in Chewelah, which is in Eastern Washington, has been tucked away in an archive for nearly 50 years.2 years ago
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Ancient tree discovered near Vancouver Island
A Canadian nature photographer and forest advocate recently located and documented one of the biggest and oldest trees in the Pacific Northwest.2 years ago
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Citizens battle Sumner to save city-owned Ryan House
News of a plan by the City of Sumner to tear down the historic Ryan House in downtown Sumner has raised the ire of some residents there.2 years ago
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‘Frasier’ wasn’t the first influential Seattle TV show
Many are wondering what TV series were on that told the the world about our favorite city before Kelsey Grammer ever sang that "scrambled eggs" song.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
‘Victorian Internet’ hits Seattle October 1864
A cannon was fired in downtown Seattle at 1 p.m. on the afternoon of Oct. 26, 1864. The occasion was the arrival of the first message to reach the city via telegraph.2 years ago
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Almond Roca celebrates tasty centennial with new replica neon sign
Almond Roca, that buttery, crunchy, chocolate-covered, almond-dusted and world-famous candy from Tacoma, is celebrating its 100th birthday next week with the debut of a new neon sign.2 years ago
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Memorial Stadium’s wall of names designated a historic Seattle landmark
Seattle High School Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center was considered for landmark status by the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board Wednesday afternoon, where they decided to protect only the memorial wall.2 years ago
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Too late for the Guild 45th but still time to save Ryan House, Memorial Stadium
Like a Mariners-free post-season and pumpkin spice premium gasoline, historic preservation is in the air this autumn all around Puget Sound.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Medal for bravery in Burien depends on finding ‘burned buttock guy’
In November 1955, a young soldier named Gene Casey survived a fiery airliner crash in Burien and rescued another soldier from the burning wreckage.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Frustration in Sumner over city鈥檚 rush to demolish historic Ryan House
The City of Sumner held a public open house Tuesday night, one of the hottest topics was the Ryan House which the City Council last week voted to demolish.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Is tonight the last chance to save Sumner鈥檚 historic Ryan House?
The City of Sumner has been working for the past few years to renovate the historic Ryan House. Last week, those restoration plans abruptly changed.2 years ago
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Beloved, and huge, Jantzen Beach Carousel gets a new home
A beloved Portland area landmark 鈥� a vintage carousel from the 1920s 鈥� is hitting the trail for points east.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Memories of the magical 2013 Seahawks season refuse to fade
Sometimes, we can't help but look back at Seahawks history. It was a decade ago when the magical 2013 season unfolded and culminated in a Super Bowl title.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
When the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge almost became a 鈥�$13 million parking lot鈥�
Commuters know it, they love it, they can鈥檛 live without it. Yes, it鈥檚 the Interstate 5 Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle2 years ago
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Time to create a 鈥楴ational Aviation Heritage Area鈥� in the Pacific Northwest?
The countdown is on to mark the centennial in 2024 of the Around-The-World Flight聽that began and ended at what鈥檚 now Magnuson Park on Lake Washington.2 years ago
