Oregon family’s century of stories behind names of state’s towns, rivers, and mountains
Since the 1920s, a family in Oregon has taken it upon themselves to research the history of how the state's towns, rivers, and mountains got their names.5 years ago
All Over The Map: Pedal through history on Washington’s US Bike Routes
If you’ve driven through the Skagit Valley lately along the North Cascades Highway, you might have noticed some new US Bike Road signage.5 years ago
Magical ‘Compline’ singing prayer service returns in-person to Seattle cathedral
After being curtailed by the pandemic, Seattle's beloved Compline Choir is set to return to St. Mark's Cathedral on Capitol Hill.5 years ago
All Over The Map: New search for DB Cooper clues along Columbia River’s Tena Bar
A new search is underway at the spot along the Columbia River called “Tena Bar,” where money from hijacker D.B. Cooper turned up 41 years ago.5 years ago
‘Secret Seattle’ explores tiny pieces of the city to tell a big story
Bricks, sidewalk stamps, old fire hydrants: Most of us walk past these every day without pausing to take a closer look or without giving a second thought.5 years ago
All Over The Map: Twisted history of the Fort Vancouver Centennial Half-Dollar
In August 1925, the centennial of Fort Vancouver's founding was marked with a series of events and a commemorative half-dollar coin from the U.S. Mint.5 years ago
Seattle Civil War cemetery illustrates complex history of region’s Confederate, Union transplants
Seattle area Civil War historian Richard Heisler will lead a free tour of the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery in Seattle on Thursday.5 years ago
All Over The Map: Wilkeson Hand-Car Races are back on track
The peak event of the social season in the town of Wilkeson is back on track for Saturday as the famous hand-car races make their triumphant return.5 years ago
Historic ‘Purple Cow’ returns in August along with the Evergreen State Fair
The Evergreen State Fair in Monroe is returning this summer, as is its mysteriously appealing signature ice cream dessert drink.5 years ago
All Over The Map: Willamette Stone is the DNA of all Northwest real estate
The DNA of all private and public land ownership in Washington and Oregon can be traced back 170 years to a monument west of Portland known as the Willamette Stone.5 years ago
Couples and families celebrate Peace Arch centennial in unexpected ways
Whenever the US/Canadian border reopens, standing watch over the international crossing on that day, as it has for almost a century, will be the Peace Arch.5 years ago
All Over The Map: ‘Green Book’ guided Black motorists to friendly businesses in the Evergreen State
A local heritage group is exploring the hidden history and impacts of the “Green Book” – the mid-20th century travel guide for Black motorists.5 years ago
Indigenous families in Canada, US traumatized by discoveries of graves at schools
Discoveries of unmarked graves for Indigenous children in British Columbia and parts of Canada brought new scrutiny to reports of missing and abused kids.5 years ago
All Over the Map: Lawmakers move to protect National Archives and promise to find funding
A bipartisan group in Congress introduced a new bill this week that would change the law that nearly led to the sale of Seattle's National Archives.5 years ago
All Over the Map: There’s no potato in regional favorite Idaho Spud candy bar
Efforts to expand Idaho have made some wonder what effect this drastic change might have on life in the Northwest. And what about the Idaho Spud candy bar?5 years ago
Roadside artifact in downtown Seattle now up for sale
A forgotten roadside landmark sits in what’s now a parking lot along Denny Way at 7th Avenue and Dexter. But where did it come from?5 years ago
Seattle’s roadside artifacts whisper of phantom highways
Complaints about transportation around Seattle are nothing new, dating back to the earliest settlers in the Puget Sound area.5 years ago
Mysterious headstone found near Bonney Lake finally reunited with family
At a ceremony in Buckley on Saturday, the recently discovered 1886 headstone of seven-year-old Daisey Kirtley was reunited with her family.5 years ago
All Over The Map: Unearthing the secrets behind a mysterious Pierce County headstone
A mysterious headstone from the 1880s which was found recently in Pierce County is the focus of a special reunion ceremony on Saturday in Buckley.5 years ago
Remembering the Washington judge famous for his ‘monumental’ 1974 decision
Sometimes lost in the history of the Boldt Decision is the story of Judge Boldt himself. But a recent donation of artifacts sheds new light.5 years ago
All Over The Map: Johnny’s Seasoning Salt still shaking in the Northwest
Johnny’s Restaurant in Fife will not be reopening post-pandemic. But, not to worry, the world-famous Johnny’s Seasoning Salt is here to stay.5 years ago
Seattle’s most iconic image ‘just did the job’
A 1958 photo of a group of children in swimsuits on the shore of a polluted Lake Washington might be one of the most iconic images in Northwest history.5 years ago
Release the Canucks: Remembering Vancouver’s Stanley Cup riot of June 2011
Ten years ago the Vancouver Canucks lost in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals. The riot that followed left injuries and damage in its wake.5 years ago
