Feliks Banel
‘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
Feliks Banel
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
Feliks Banel
‘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
Feliks Banel
Memorial Stadium landmark nomination missing key history and context
Seattle Public Schools have officially submitted a landmark nomination to the Landmarks Preservation Board for Seattle High School Memorial Stadium2 years ago
Feliks Banel
When Bob Hope broadcast live from Fort Lewis
鈥淵es, sir, how do you do, ladies and gentlemen?鈥� said Bob Hope, the well-known comedian during his live broadcast at Fort Lewis in 1942.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Forgotten radio scripts discovered in Washington state archives
A collection of long-forgotten radio scripts created in 1952 to promote Washington State Ferries was recently discovered.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Mysteries remain 75 years after Japanese attack on Columbia River
World War II came to the mouth of the Columbia River 75 years ago this week when a Japanese submarine fired on Oregon鈥檚 Fort Stevens.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Solving the 1870s photo mystery of Lake Washington coal shipping
Local history can sometimes be a 鈥渓ocal mystery.鈥� And occasionally, one possible explanation for some aspect of local history gets turned on its head when new information appears.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Seattle man was a key figure in the airship era
This weekend will mark the 80th anniversary of the crash of the German airship Hindenburg in Lakehurst, New Jersey.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
The best WA public service music made for (and paid by) the masses
Here鈥檚 a sampling of some of the best public service music in Washington state that was made for, and paid for, by the people.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Historic line through the woods separates Washington from Canada
An organization called the International Boundary Commission, a joint effort of Canada and the United States with roots that go as far back as the 18th century, is responsible for marking the US/Canada boundary.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Mystery cabin uncovered on Whidbey Island
A homeowner on Whidbey Island set out recently to clear cabins from her family property, but, she quickly set those plans aside.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Giant forgotten sign said 鈥榃ELCOME HOME鈥� to returning veterans
The Evergreen State鈥檚 greeting to the returning troops had a special element that other places lacked: a giant sign, now long forgotten.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
House of Tomorrow demolition plan has a ‘yesterday’ feel
In Pierce County, the House of Tomorrow will soon become just a memory of yesterday with the demolition of the historic home because of a floodplain.2 years ago
L.B. Gilbert
成人X站 Newsradio’s Feliks Banel wins Northwest Regional Emmy
A 成人X站 Newsradio staff member has brought home another big award, with Feliks Banel winning a Northwest Regional Emmy.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Gold Mines, Old Forts and other Northwest history mapped by Oregon man
An Oregon service station owner loved old maps and Northwest history so much, he launched a family business that鈥檚 still going strong.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Monument in Cascade foothills honors long-missing aviators
It鈥檚 not quite the final chapter, but the story of two lost Navy aviators reached a significant milestone just in time for Memorial Day.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
When Sea-Tac Airport disappeared for six months
Sea-Tac Airport has had a few different names, but port commissioners ultimately decided to "Keep it Sea-Tac" in the 1980s.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Mysteries of Seattle’s old ‘Doughboy’ statue still remain
It's fitting that the old grinning "Doughboy" statue, a memorial to Seattleites who served with the victorious Allies in World War I, should finally be at peace in a cemetery.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Community group working to save 鈥淪pace Needle of Parkland鈥�
When the old Parkland School in Pierce County was threatened with demolition last year, community members swung into action and managed to convince the owner to sell it to them instead.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Historic Fort Steilacoom battles to get new landlord
The all-volunteer Fort Steilacoom museum -- which lies on land owned by Western State Hospital -- wants a new landlord.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
Chinatown-ID ‘Most Endangered’ listing energizes preservationists
Seattle鈥檚 Chinatown-International District has just been added to the list of 鈥�11 Most Endangered Historic Places鈥� in the United States.2 years ago
Feliks Banel
How Seattle observed VE Day in 1945
When VE Day 鈥� marking Allied 鈥渧ictory in Europe鈥� 鈥� came to Seattle in 1945, the sidewalks weren't jammed with jubilant sailors kissing nurses.2 years ago
