Feliks Banel
‘Rusted Metal’ tells mammoth story of Northwest’s hard rock history
Metal bands once ruled a vibrant scene in the Northwest. Now, a new – and very large – book attempts to document 25 years of regional hard rock history.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Washington’s peculiar collection of backward towns
There are three communities in Washington that have one unusual thing in common: Their names are first or surnames spelled backward.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Salmon Bay bridge operator keeps railroad tradition alive
When plans to demolish a historic railroad bridge in Ballard were changed, preservationists and railroad buffs breathed a collective sigh of relief.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Circus Drive-In finally leaving town?
The Circus Drive-In, the ruins of which have been a fixture along State Highway 20 in Skagit County for decades, is apparently finally being torn down.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: How Columbia, Cowlitz, and Douglas counties were named
It’s time for the third installment County Countdown, KIRO Radio’s 13-part series about the origins of county names in Washington.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Vintage audio from 1940 Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse
Saturday, November 7 marks the 80th anniversary of the dramatic collapse of Galloping Gertie, the original Tacoma Narrows Bridge.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Memories still raw for candidates from 2004 race for Washington governor
The 2004 race for Washington's governor was one that many remember as bitterly hard-fought, something neither candidate has forgotten.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Mountain Bars still stand tall in the Northwest
If you haven’t picked up your Halloween candy yet, consider the historic Mountain Bar. It’s been made in Pierce County for more than a century.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Young Fresh Fellows paved the way for Seattle music scene 35 years ago
This autumn marks the 35th anniversary of Young Fresh Fellows' sophomore effort – and national breakout album – “Topsy Turvy."6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Giant ‘Port of Seattle’ sign was a long-ago waterfront landmark
It was 90 years ago this Sunday when a giant waterfront landmark – and nighttime beacon – was first switched on in downtown Seattle.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Captain Cook’s legacy in the Pacific Northwest
Captain James Cook is remembered by many for his 18th century voyages to the South Pacific. But Cook’s influence is recalled in the Pacific Northwest, too.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Academic journal asks: Will the last archivist to leave Seattle please turn out the lights?
The latest issue of the Journal of Western Archives includes a lengthy article with a snarky nod toward the closure of Seattle's National Archives.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
After years of mother’s search, Navy agrees that lost plane is likely in Black Lake
The long-suspected final resting place of a military plane that disappeared after taking off from Seattle more than 70 years ago was formally recognized this week by an official of the US Navy.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: History of ‘Racism and Resistance’ on UW campus
A group of graduate students at UW has created an online map highlighting the history of what they’re calling “Racism and Resistance” on campus.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Smith Brothers Farms grew with ‘cattle drive from West Seattle to Kent’
Local company Smith Brothers Farms is quietly marking 100 years of front porch service with a low-key celebration, and a lot of new customers.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Belltown group says keep elephant sign where it is
The notion of the Elephant Car Wash neon sign moving to a museum is great news for some, but is not sitting well with a group of Belltown activists.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Historic Salmon Bay railroad bridge is here to stay
At the end of a rough week for those who care about local history comes some good news about the historic Salmon Bay railroad bridge in Ballard.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Nobody wanted artifacts from Battery Street Tunnel control room
Photos from a past tour of the old Battery Street Tunnel control room revealed an inadvertent time capsule. So what happened to the contents of the room?6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Northwest hosted first-ever nationally broadcast presidential debate
Candidates seeking the White House first took to the national airwaves on radio to debate in 1948, and it was from right here in the Pacific Northwest.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Metaline Falls struggles through border closure
Border towns are suffering during the closure of the boundary between the U.S. and Canada, including Washington's easternmost border town of Metaline Falls.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
‘Wild Bill’ Douglas still Evergreen State’s only US Supreme Court Justice
It seems like a good time to take a look back at William O. Douglas, the only member of U.S. Supreme Court who was raised right here in the Evergreen State.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: How you can help Spokane avoid Flaggy McFlagface
Spokane, capital of the Inland Empire and Washington’s second most populous city, needs your help to come up with a new design for its city flag.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
How Spokane’s ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ saved Idaho town from historic 1910 blaze
Most people remember the Big Burn of 1910, but one lesser known story tells of a regiment of Black soldiers who saved an Idaho town from the historic blaze.6 years ago
