When ‘War of the Worlds’ brought a small Washington town to a panic
The October 30, 1938 broadcast of “The War of the Worlds” famously fooled listeners across the nation, but perhaps none were as shocked as the small Washington town of Concrete.2 years ago
Tell your Seattle stories about a meaningful place
The city’s Department of Neighborhoods wants to hear from you about what they call “local places, past or present, that hold special meaning” as part of the Stories in Place project.2 years ago
Exclusive: Seattle in line to get new National Archives facility
Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, Ph.D., is in town and will give a free public talk Thursday at the Seattle Public Library2 years ago
Forgotten film reveals critical wartime role for Washington industry
A seven-minute black and white film, shot nearly a century ago in Chewelah, which is in Eastern Washington, has been tucked away in an archive for nearly 50 years.2 years ago
Ancient tree discovered near Vancouver Island
A Canadian nature photographer and forest advocate recently located and documented one of the biggest and oldest trees in the Pacific Northwest.2 years ago
Citizens battle Sumner to save city-owned Ryan House
News of a plan by the City of Sumner to tear down the historic Ryan House in downtown Sumner has raised the ire of some residents there.2 years ago
‘Frasier’ wasn’t the first influential Seattle TV show
Many are wondering what TV series were on that told the the world about our favorite city before Kelsey Grammer ever sang that "scrambled eggs" song.2 years ago
‘Victorian Internet’ hits Seattle October 1864
A cannon was fired in downtown Seattle at 1 p.m. on the afternoon of Oct. 26, 1864. The occasion was the arrival of the first message to reach the city via telegraph.2 years ago
Almond Roca celebrates tasty centennial with new replica neon sign
Almond Roca, that buttery, crunchy, chocolate-covered, almond-dusted and world-famous candy from Tacoma, is celebrating its 100th birthday next week with the debut of a new neon sign.2 years ago
Memorial Stadium’s wall of names designated a historic Seattle landmark
Seattle High School Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center was considered for landmark status by the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board Wednesday afternoon, where they decided to protect only the memorial wall.2 years ago
Too late for the Guild 45th but still time to save Ryan House, Memorial Stadium
Like a Mariners-free post-season and pumpkin spice premium gasoline, historic preservation is in the air this autumn all around Puget Sound.2 years ago
Medal for bravery in Burien depends on finding ‘burned buttock guy’
In November 1955, a young soldier named Gene Casey survived a fiery airliner crash in Burien and rescued another soldier from the burning wreckage.2 years ago
Frustration in Sumner over city’s rush to demolish historic Ryan House
The City of Sumner held a public open house Tuesday night, one of the hottest topics was the Ryan House which the City Council last week voted to demolish.2 years ago
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.2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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 Seattle2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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.”2 years 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.2 years 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.2 years 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 history2 years ago
