Searching for Seattle’s trees o’ history
In reality, there’s nobody who knows more about trees in Seattle than Arthur Lee Jacobson.9 years ago
Chief Leschi lives on 160 years after his execution
In the parking lot of a strip mall in Lakewood, a stone monument was dedicated in 1963 to Chief Leschi of the Nisqually Tribe.9 years ago
Logger long-ago found missing McChord bomber
The B-17 Flying Fortress designed and built by Boeing is one of the most recognizable bombers of World War II. But this story isn’t about the B-17 bomber.9 years ago
Hahn Building facing possible demolition
The distinctive Hahn Building at First and Pike in downtown Seattle is the latest well-known local building to face possible demolition.9 years ago
Bubbleator was Seattle’s original sphere of influence
Before Amazon gets all the credit for its snazzy new spheres, let’s pause a moment to remember the Bubbleator. Of course, this was the Bubbleator9 years ago
Hidden layers of history uncovered by demolition of Rainier Square
When the downtown Seattle shopping center from the 1970s known as Rainier Square was demolished, layers of the city’s history were suddenly revealed.9 years ago
Seattle Fallout Shelter a Cold War relic under I-5
Authorities built a Seattle fallout shelter for the community as part of the construction of Interstate 5. It's now nothing more than a storage room.9 years ago
Cascade Tunnel still going strong in 90th year
The eight-mile long Cascade Tunnel is still in use more than 80 years after it was first dedicated.9 years ago
Lake Washington shipyard created Eastside’s first traffic, housing boom
Long before high tech made the Eastside boom, the old Lake Washington Shipyard south of downtown Kirkland in Houghton helped create the area’s first housing shortages and traffic problems.9 years ago
Investigators think they’ve identified the real D.B. Cooper
D.B. Cooper parachuted out of a plane with $200,000 four decades ago and was never seen again. Now investigators think they know who, and where, he is.9 years ago
Edward R. Murrow legacy began and lives on in London
When Edward R. Murrowbroadcast live from a rooftop in London during a Nazi air raid in September 1940, it was a revolutionary step forward for journalism.9 years ago
Miniature house is home for the holidays at MOHAI
After a long absence, the miniature Hammons House is back this holiday season at the Museum of History & Industry.9 years ago
On Christmas Day 1917, all of Seattle sang ‘America’
On Christmas Day, a local group in Seattle called the Musical Arts Society decided to organize a citywide singing of “America.”9 years ago
Fun facts about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its 8th birthday
The inaugural flight of the Boeing 787 came more than a year later than had been expected, and it was shortened somewhat due to rainy weather conditions.9 years ago
Forgotten Boeing SST a powerful symbol of road not taken
The economic downturn known as “The Boeing Bust” is part of the regional identity and unique mythology of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest.9 years ago
Seattle commits to preserve dilapidated Memorial Wall
Years of concern over the fate of a memorial to Seattle School District alums who died in World War II were put to rest.9 years ago
Last picture show? Historic North Bend Theatre for sale
The historic North Bend Theatre is for sale. But owner Cindy Walker isn’t just looking for someone who’s willing to pay the $800,000 asking price.9 years ago
Murray to Harrell to Burgess: Seattle mayoral news for the history books
Seattle voters will choose a new mayor on Tuesday, and either Jenny Durkan or Cary Moon will become only the second female mayor in the city’s history.9 years ago
Mud slinging at Kingdome groundbreaking was community catalyst
When the official groundbreaking for the old Seattle stadium called The Kingdome took place 45 years ago this week, the ceremonies were interrupted by flying mud – and it left a long-lasting mark on the community.9 years ago
Target Seattle and the city’s long history of anti-nuke activism
The old Kingdome really lived up to its “multipurpose” billing. It was also the site of a unique Cold War-era event called Target Seattle.9 years ago
Men from Portland created Seattle’s first housing boom
It was 166 years ago this week when three men from Portland visited West Seattle. They liked what they saw, so they decided to move here and look for work and a place to live.9 years ago
The power of FDR and the Bonneville Dam
FDR was no stranger to the Pacific Northwest, and a concrete reminder in the form of a dam is still making an impact here 80 years later.9 years ago
Former Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels: ‘New mayor will be successful if not remembered’
As the Seattle City Council gets ready to choose the next mayor from within its own ranks as early as Monday, a former Seattle mayor is taking the long view on the past week’s history-making developments at City Hall.9 years ago
