Treasure trove discovered in old Boeing wind tunnel
The Boeing supersonic wind tunnel along East Marginal Way South has become something of an inadvertent time capsule, bringing back to life forgotten artifacts of "pop" (and beer) culture, but now it's being dismantled.10 years ago
Uncovering SPD’s hidden wartime role after Pearl Harbor
A document indicates that SPD might have played a larger role in the apprehension of some Japanese residents in Seattle after the attack on Pearl Harbor.10 years ago
Seattle’s first Pearl Harbor Day
Seattle historian Feliks Banel explains how war came to Seattle in December 1941. We met the enemy, and the enemy (here on the West Coast, anyhow) was us.10 years ago
Washington’s electoral drama of 1976
Even before this year’s election, some were expressing concern about the Electoral College, that somewhat esoteric Constitutional process.10 years ago
D.B. Cooper skyjacking mystery endures
Seattle historian Feliks Banel tells the story of D.B. Cooper and the Boeing 727 he allegedly hijacked. Larry Finegold was there, on Flight 305, that night.10 years ago
Washington was reshaped by the 1980 election
A former Washington state governor is urging people not to “go off half-cocked.” There have been many controversial elections and "we survived," he says.10 years ago
Native Americans greeted pioneers to Seattle 165 years ago
Seattle will quietly mark the 165th anniversary this Sunday of the arrival of the Denny Party at Alki Beach.10 years ago
Can you solve this mystery on Monster Road?
Mysterious railroad structures remain under I-405 on Monster Road. They appear ornamental. What were they for? Why are they there?10 years ago
The Cleveland Indians almost moved to Seattle
In the autumn of 1964, the talk was all about the Cleveland Indians moving to Seattle.10 years ago
Welcome to Warshington? Commonly mispronounced names around the state
Local historian Feliks Banel examines many of the regions mispronounced locations, including the state itself - Warshington.10 years ago
Snagboats: Cleaning up after storms since the 1880s
The latest storms didn't do much damage on land, but debris is making its way into waters around Puget Sound. Luckily, we have a crew on cleanup duty.10 years ago
Will windstorm history repeat this weekend in Seattle?
Historian Feliks Banel talks to Seattle meteorologist Ted Buehner about how the infamous Columbus Day windstorm inspired his career path.10 years ago
Searching for the long-lost Bellevue whaling fleet
It was 75 years ago that the American Pacific Whaling Company fleet returned from Alaska and tied up at their dock a few blocks from what’s now downtown Bellevue.10 years ago
President’s secret visit to the Puget Sound region would be impossible today
When President Franklin Roosevelt made a wartime visit to Puget Sound Navy Yard in Bremerton in August 1944, the speech he gave there from the deck of a destroyer was broadcast live on all the national radio networks, and witnessed in person by an estimated 20,000 people.10 years ago
What happened to Seattle’s newspaper shacks?
Along the side of a curvy road near the top of a hill in Lake Forest Park, Kevin Van Hollebeke was summoning the past, describing a modest structure that once stood along the shoulder, just out of the way of traffic.10 years ago
The unlikely lasting legacy, melody from the Bon Marché
The Northwest's famous Bon Marche is long gone, but there remains a lasting legacy in the ears and minds of locals that just won't go away.10 years ago
How KIRO Radio covered the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11
Seattle historian Feliks Banel looks back on KIRO Radio's coverage of 9/11 leading up to the 15th anniversary of the deadly attacks.10 years ago
Memories sailed away with Princess Marguerite
When the coastal liner Princess Marguerite sailed her last round-trip it was the end of a century of Canadian steamship memories in the Pacific Northwest.10 years ago
Seattle group played a pivotal role in healing national wound
A loosely affiliated group of Seattle residents played a pivotal role in helping to partially heal the national wound of internment.10 years ago
21 ideas for Washington holidays, yet to be official
Feliks Banel has a few suggestions for Washington holidays, should lawmakers ever decide to officially honor the Evergreen State with its own celebration.10 years ago
Power struggle: Preservationists go nuclear at University of Washington
The demolition of the old nuclear reactor building on the University of Washington campus has exposed a power struggle between the Home o’ the Huskies and the City of Seattle.10 years ago
Washington governor’s history-making convention speech
Even though it’s been nearly 48 years since Daniel J. Evans gave his speech, passages still sound pretty relevant today,10 years ago
Before Grunge and Macklemore, The Heats rocked the Northwest
Seattle historian Feliks Banel recalls the popularity of The Heats in the 1980s.10 years ago
