All Over The Map: Washington’s weirdest town names are along Highway 2
A stretch of Highway 2 on the west side of Stevens Pass might have the longest string of Washington towns with interesting and unusual names.7 years ago
Ghost cat, tombstones, and other reasons to visit Tokeland Hotel
Some people say that ghost cats, unexplained flashing lights, and other strange sights and sounds are all waiting for you at the historic Tokeland Hotel.7 years ago
All Over The Map: WSU mascots Squirt, Toodles, and Butch the Cougar
It’s been 100 years since what’s now Washington State University in Pullman selected a cougar as the school’s official mascot.7 years ago
Tacoma’s iconic Holy Rosary Church granted ‘stay of execution’
After originally being slated for demolition, Tacoma's Holy Rosary Church recently got a temporary reprieve, as supporters look to preserve the iconic structure.7 years ago
Star Search: Chopper 7 scopes out Macy’s roof for AWOL holiday decoration
On the way back from a live shot over Monday’s gas leak in the University District, Chopper 7 made a slight detour to recon the roof of the downtown Macy’s department store in search of a wayward holiday icon.7 years ago
Anonymous photos may show pieces of Macy’s holiday star
A loyal KIRO Radio listener shared photos taken earlier this week that appear to show pieces of the old Bon Marché/Macy’s holiday star stashed on the roof of the downtown Seattle department store.7 years ago
All Over The Map: Who was ‘Burke’ of the Burke Museum?
It’s grand opening weekend for the all-new Burke Museum on the University of Washington campus. But who was the “Burke” behind the name of this august institution?7 years ago
How King County’s first state representative disappeared in mysterious shipwreck
Almost 125 years to date, King County's first ever state representative disappeared in a shipwreck we still don't fully understand.7 years ago
All Over the Map: More Washington place-name mini song parodies
This week for "All Over The Map," back by popular demand, it’s time for more mini-song parodies, inspired by the names of Washington towns.7 years ago
What will happen to Seattle Macy’s iconic holiday star?
Now that Macy's downtown Seattle location is closing, where is its iconic holiday star? As of now, we're not entirely certain.7 years ago
The man behind downtown Seattle Macy’s endangered holiday star
KIRO Radio historian Feliks Banel produced a 2007 Seattle Channel video profile of the Seattle man who designed the Macy's holiday star in the 1950s.7 years ago
All Over The Map: Political shenanigans at the Big Four Inn
The Big Four Inn was once a popular site for Northwest tourists. Today, it's only a charred fireplace. It was once the setting for Seattle political drama.7 years ago
All Over The Map: Cruising with the ghosts of Sunset Highway
Sunset Highway on Mercer Island is the last remnant of a much older road system. Little is known as to why it still exists and why it keeps the name.7 years ago
All Over The Map: Hidden wartime landmarks of Vancouver, BC
A neighborhood near the Vancouver, BC airport is a reminder that Canada, and Seattle’s Boeing Company, entered World War II much earlier than the U.S.7 years ago
All Over The Map: BC names wildfires a bit differently than Washington
Naming wildfires is slightly different in British Columbia than in Washington. The process feels more, for lack of a better term, "Canadian."7 years ago
All Over The Map: Marysville named for a cannibal?
The Washington city of Marysville recently found itself, accidentally, in the middle of a controversy. Looking closer, is this town named for a cannibal?7 years ago
A Communist mystery found hidden in a Seattle home
Found in a hidden compartment inside a Seattle home, were decades old membership cards to the Communist Party of Washington State.7 years ago
All Over The Map: ‘La Push It’ and other dumb Washington parody songs
If you’re not a big fan of our state song “Washington My Home” or you can’t quite remember all the lyrics to Woody Guthrie’s “Roll On, Columbia,” this sampler of much shorter tunes with a connection to the Evergreen State may be just what you need.7 years ago
Wartime history found in secret compartment on Beacon Hill
A Beacon Hill couple recently discovered a secret compartment in the basement ceiling of their 1920s home, revealing a cache of WWII and Cold Wa-era documents.7 years ago
All Over the Map: How Leavenworth became the PNW’s own slice of Bavaria
The story of how the once-struggling town of Leavenworth remade itself into Chelan County's own slice of Bavaria is intriguing to say the least.7 years ago
Auburn Pioneer Cemetery’s deep roots in Japanese family, WWII internment, and more
At least 150 years old, Auburn's Pioneer Cemetery has a history that includes everything from early explorers to the Japanese internment during WWII.7 years ago
All Over the Map: Topless shows and ‘The Gayway’ among ghosts of Seattle World’s Fair
The history of Seattle's World Fair runs deep, with many iconic buildings previously used for topless shows and more still standing even today.7 years ago
Saving Washington’s heritage barns cuts across political divides
A program looks to preserve dozens of historic, century-old "heritage barns" across Washington state, with virtually no strings attached.7 years ago
