Harrowing Burien airliner crash covered up by time
You wouldn't know anything about it now by observing a typical day at this old family-owned supermarket in Burien.4 years ago
Celebrating the life of Seattle’s favorite ‘Pepperoni Pusher’
A public memorial will be held this Friday for long-time Seattle business owner and self-proclaimed "Pepperoni Pusher," Art Oberto.4 years ago
All Over The Map: World War II Kirkland yearbook mystery
“I didn't want it to just get tucked away and forgotten,” Holmgren said by phone a few days ago.4 years ago
Elder statesmen of Washington weigh in on current politics
As yesterday’s election was underway, KIRO Newsradio checked in with three ‘elder statesmen’ of Evergreen State politics for some perspective.4 years ago
In a world where the P-I globe is preserved and restored
Like the actual globe we all live on, the P-I globe has seen better times. It used to be illuminated with dozens of linear feet of neon tubes.4 years ago
Exclusive: Sneak peek at Elephant Car Wash sign
The Elephant Car Wash sign – the larger of two elephant-themed signs which stood at the former car wash – has had its neon tubes replaced and restored4 years ago
‘Underwatergate’ scandal put Ivar’s in hot chowder in 2009
Footage showed undersea explorers diving to locate and ultimately bring to the surface 1950s-era billboards advertising Ivar’s restaurants in Seattle.4 years ago
Found Sound: Reeling in vintage audio from “Outdoor Line”
Earlier this year, KIRO Newsradio put out the call for tapes from the “Outdoor Line” program – which was produced and hosted by the late Bill Davis.4 years ago
Community effort to preserve Steilacoom Depot gaining steam
In the Pierce County community of Steilacoom, an effort to preserve the historic railroad depot there is once again gaining steam.4 years ago
Human remains and mysteries at Seattle Pet Cemetery
The unmowed grass, the missing gate, the stickers on the front door – and that outgoing voicemail message – all give Seattle Pet Cemetery an abandoned vibe.4 years ago
Old hangar mystery reveals layers of Northwest aviation history
From San Diego to Seattle to Port Townsend, a non-descript sheet metal building might be the oldest, most historic – and most well-traveled – hangar4 years ago
Cascade glaciers hold secrets of future smoky skies
While the daily effects are pretty harmful for anyone forced to breathe the air outside, the effects it has on Cascade glaciers are even worse.4 years ago
Rare photos of Washington state’s only jetliner crash
It was October 19, 1959 when Washington’s first —and, so far, only— jetliner crash happened.4 years ago
History of ‘Space City’ — ‘Goin’ Back to Houston, Houston, Houston’
After what happened to the Mariners in Houston Tuesday and Thursday, it’s a place most people would probably rather forget.4 years ago
Free M’s tickets to ‘Honor Students’ 45 years ago created lifelong fans
Thousands of students were introduced to the Mariners almost a half century ago.4 years ago
British Columbians divided over loyalties to Mariners or Blue Jays
The Blue Jays may call Toronto home, but they also have a lot of fans out west in Vancouver and in other parts of British Columbia.4 years ago
Antiquarian Book Fair returns to Seattle Center this weekend
The 2022 Antiquarian Book Fair is October 8 and 8 at Seattle Center.4 years ago
Eerie parallels of baseball history in Seattle and Milwaukee
The reasons are complicated, but let’s just say the Seattle-Milwaukee baseball rivalry goes way back, and the cities have a surprising number of things in common4 years ago
All Over The Map: Beloved Federal Way roller-skating rink saved by local non-profit
The big building housing a beloved roller-skating rink in Federal Way has just been purchased by a new owner - and it has a happy ending.4 years ago
Seattle flight was second only to Wright Brothers in aviation history
A community group is making plans to celebrate the centennial of a 1924 Seattle event that some consider to be second only to the Wright Brothers’ flight at Kittyhawk4 years ago
All Over The Map: It’s STILL not pronounced ‘ORE-uh-GONE’
You would think by now that those distant East Coast media types in plush studios atop their ivory towers would know how to pronounce the name of the state south of the Columbia River.4 years ago
New ‘Empire Builder’ documentary is about more than just railroad history
After more than two decades of work, a new documentary about James J. Hill, the founder of the Great Northern Railway, will premiere this month.4 years ago
All Over The Map: Volcano’s ‘landscape starting to give back what it covered up in the 80s’
When Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980, 57 people died and dozens of square miles of the landscape were covered with ash and pumice. Now, more than 42 years later, the Forest Service says some long-lost artifacts from the blast are starting to turn up.4 years ago
