Feliks Banel
Is tonight the last chance to save Sumner’s historic Ryan House?
The City of Sumner has been working for the past few years to renovate the historic Ryan House. Last week, those restoration plans abruptly changed.7 months ago
Beloved, and huge, Jantzen Beach Carousel gets a new home
A beloved Portland area landmark – a vintage carousel from the 1920s – is hitting the trail for points east.7 months ago
Memories of the magical 2013 Seahawks season refuse to fade
Sometimes, we can't help but look back at Seahawks history. It was a decade ago when the magical 2013 season unfolded and culminated in a Super Bowl title.7 months ago
When the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge almost became a “$13 million parking lot”
Commuters know it, they love it, they can’t live without it. Yes, it’s the Interstate 5 Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle7 months ago
Time to create a ‘National Aviation Heritage Area’ in the Pacific Northwest?
The countdown is on to mark the centennial in 2024 of the Around-The-World Flight that began and ended at what’s now Magnuson Park on Lake Washington.7 months ago
‘He did everything in Seattle sports’: The career of ‘S. Royal Brougham Way’ namesake
"He's one of the most important figures in Seattle sports history," Daivd Eskenazi said about Royal Brougham.7 months ago
Mutual Fish closing: Customers were hooked for more than 75 years
Unfortunately, the sign on the door at Mutual Fish Company at 2335 Rainier Avenue South in Seattle doesn’t say “GONE FISHIN,’” it says, “STORE CLOSING.”8 months ago
Remembering Washington’s complicated first governor Isaac Stevens
Washington Territory’s first Governor Isaac Stevens was something of a 19th century archetype: a can-do guy who wasn't worried about who he had to step over.8 months ago
‘Charlie Browning is still first-downing’ and other Husky novelty songs
As UW Husky football kicks off its final Pac-12 season it’s a perfect excuse to look and listen back to some old local novelty songs.8 months ago
Local Black history is booming in the Evergreen State
Black history, like the history of any ethnic group, has its own parameters and specific focus areas, but at its core, it’s really just local history8 months ago
Tool duel: Big wrenches come out of the woodwork
"The big wrench piece was lovely,” Michael Krasik, a 75-year-old inventor, wrote in an email. “But I once made a couple of really big wrenches"8 months ago
Getting a grip on the history of Aurora’s big red wrench
Driving south on Highway 99 just north of the Aurora Bridge, many motorists can’t help but notice a giant, red wrench on top of a motorcycle repair shop.8 months ago
Reviving Lake Washington’s phantom shoreline
Mikala Woodward plans to recreate, in a four-inch strip of light-blue chalk, a portion of Lake Washington’s old shoreline.8 months ago
‘Defense attorney seeking defendant’s execution’: Memorial Stadium landmark process bizarre, twisted
In an 8-to-1 vote Wednesday, the City of Seattle Landmark Preservation Board started the process or protecting Seattle High School Memorial Stadium.8 months ago
City advice to landmarks board for Memorial Stadium is a real head-scratcher
The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board will meet on Wednesday afternoon to decide whether or not Seattle High School Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center should be designated as a city landmark.8 months ago
Will Rogers’ deadly journey began in Renton
The ghosts of two aviators haunt Seattle. But you have to know where to look, and the best place to start is the north end of Renton Municipal Airport.8 months ago
In search of sweet, ripe watermelons and Hermiston, Ore.
You might have seen those stickers on melons that say, “Grown in Hermiston, Oregon.” And then, you might have wondered, ‘Where is Hermiston, exactly?’8 months ago
Mystery and tragedy of Seattle’s old tile street markers
KIRO Newsradio’s story last week about hidden relics from an old cable car line inspired a listener to reach out in search of the origins of a distinctive set of markers along that same thoroughfare: Madison Street, the main connector between Elliott Bay and Lake Washington since the 19th century.8 months ago
It’s a local thing: hydroplanes echo through Seattle history
It's been a noisy summertime tradition and popular spectator sport in Seattle for decades. Old-timers say new arrivals don't get it, and they don't appreciate the heritage of a contest that's dear to locals.9 months ago
Remembering legendary Northwest DJ, pop culture renaissance man Pat O’Day
Pat O’Day passed away Tuesday at his San Juan Island home. O’Day is best known for his work as radio deejay on station KJR in Seattle in the 1960s.9 months ago
Street hydros captured the imagination of Seattle youth
If you’re a male between the ages of roughly 45 and 65 who grew up around Seattle, street hydros will make complete sense to you.9 months ago
Hidden cable car relics revealed on Madison Street
Cable cars are a different animal compared with the street cars which returned to Seattle this century.9 months ago
Despite off-stage drama, Kitsap Forest Theater celebrates 100 years
On the highway between Bremerton and Seabeck, the Kitsap Forest Theater is this summer celebrating 100 years of outdoor plays and musicals.9 months ago
