All Over The Map: Meet me in … West Edge?
Here at "All Over The Map," we obsess over official names for places, and even more over the unofficial nicknames that stick – or don’t stick.3 years ago
Boeing’s aviation history in Renton: From World War II to the 737 Max
In spite of the troubles with the 737 Max, it’s a safe bet that Boeing isn’t done making aviation history at its old Renton plant.3 years ago
The origins of the only photo ever taken of Chief Seattle
Northwest historians agree about some basic facts about the photo, which was taken in 1865. How the photo came to be is sometimes a little more murky.3 years ago
Seeking clues to the mystery cottage at Kirkland’s newest park
An iconic and mysterious roadside cottage in Kirkland now it has become part of the Eastside city’s newest public park.3 years ago
‘National park on wheels’ seeks volunteers for Trails & Rails
A partnership between the National Park Service and Amtrak has placed volunteer interpretive guides on some routes for many years.3 years ago
All Over The Map: Few clues in mysterious disappearance of ‘Wheeler & Murdoch’
The story of Seattle’s image influencing distant people through pop culture like film, literature, music and TV is an unfinished history.3 years ago
Mystery stretches from Cedar River ghost town to “Boys in the Boat”
Along the Cedar River southeast of Renton, the remains of a coal mining operation might contain the clues necessary to help solve a mystery directly related to one of the “Boys in the Boat.”3 years ago
Epic new folk song commemorates Northwest shipwreck and a sheep
An epic new folk song debuts this week to commemorate the spooky and sad legend of the SS Clallam, a passenger vessel which sank exactly 120 years ago.3 years ago
Double Feature: Historic cinema and drive-in for sale in Colville
Movie theatres are experiencing something of a resurgence in the aftermath of the pandemic, as audiences have rediscovered an appreciation for them.3 years ago
One Kirkland man’s passion for bicycles, history and community
A garage in Kirkland has been transformed into a magical workshop where a man repairs and restores bicycles for commuters and collectors.3 years ago
Saving the home of ‘Boys in the Boat’ and men in the ships
It was built more than a century ago to train seaplane pilots as America entered World War I. Then it was home to the “Boys in the Boat."3 years ago
Bartell Drugs name now gone from downtown Seattle
The final remaining Bartell Drugs location in downtown Seattle at 5th Avenue and Olive Way closed permanently on Thursday.3 years ago
Contented cows and udder holiday delights at historic Carnation Farms
Historic Carnation Farms has been a fixture in the Snoqualmie Valley for more than a century. The unique Northwest destination is open to the public on Saturday, Dec. 16, for a holiday market along with a history tour led by the company founder’s great-grandson.3 years ago
The world’s largest hockey stick must find a new home
On Vancouver Island in British Columbia, a community that has been home for nearly 40 years to "the world's largest hockey stick" is getting ready to say goodbye.3 years ago
In search of your vintage Santa photos
As first reported by KIRO Newsradio in 2015, department store Santa Claus photos are believed to have been invented in Seattle by Art "Happy" French, a Seattle Post-Intelligencer photographer, during World War II.3 years ago
Christmas boat parade lights up Columbia River
The Christmas Lighted Boat Parade, which began back in the 1960s, will ply the waters of the mighty Columbia River this weekend.3 years ago
Seattle’s Candy Cane Lane has a long history, returns on Saturday
One of Seattle’s most beloved and historic holiday displays – Candy Cane Lane in Ravenna – will open this coming Saturday.3 years ago
Burien hero dies before receiving medal
Sharon Casey, wife of Gene Casey, disclosed that her husband died last week in Florida at the age of 87.3 years ago
All Over The Map: Thanksgiving Island mystery solved?
“The Mystery of Thanksgiving Island” – a ‘cold case’ about the origins of that name – may just have been cracked open by a KIRO Newsradio listener.3 years ago
The Turkey Day Storm of 1983 that ruined countless dinners
A particular blustery Thanksgiving 40 years ago featured a badly-timed windstorm that wreaked havoc on electric ovens throughout Western Washington, and dashed the festive dinner plans of countless local residents.3 years ago
Lost wreck from long-ago tragedy identified deep in Elliott Bay
Local underwater explorers revealed Thursday that they have identified the wreck of a vessel that went down in a deadly tragedy on Elliott Bay 117 years ago this weekend.3 years ago
Biden’s APEC meeting in San Francisco has roots in Seattle history
As President Biden prepares to meet with President Xi of China at the APEC Summit, it also happens to be the 30th anniversary of the first held in Seattle.3 years ago
Washington statehood and the US flag – We’re Number 42!
You’ve probably always wondered, when Washington became a state 134 years ago this week – on November 11, 1889 – what effect did that “new star” have on the look and layout of the American flag? Old Glory these days has 50 stars, with one each for each of the states, of course. Throughout most […]3 years ago
