Feliks Banel
The mystery of the lost Seattle fire engine of Elliott Bay
During one of the most iconic waterfront fires in Seattle history, the fire department lost a valuable fire engine in the murky waters of Elliott Bay.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Confusing signs and too many names at Cedar Falls
The old railroad town of Cedar Falls is just one of many names – perhaps too many – for a popular recreation hub on the way to Snoqualmie Pass.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
History in flames in Whitman County as fires decimate former railroad town, iconic bridge
Much of the old railroad town of Malden in Whitman County – as well as an iconic bridge near Colfax – were destroyed by fires this week.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Roadside monuments mark violent chapter in Washington history
Distinctive yet often overlooked monuments at Four Lakes, Spokane Plains and Horse Slaughter Camp commemorate a violent chapter in Washington history.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
End of World War II was dawn of new era of military spending in Northwest
When World War II officially ended, it was the dawn of an era of massive military spending in the Northwest thanks to a trio of powerful lawmakers.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Point Roberts is ‘a wild place, removed from civilization’
Point Roberts is a small, yet distinctive part of Washington by the Canadian border. It’s part of the U.S., but isn’t connected by land to the Lower 48.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Going postal: Oregon man’s forgotten quest to document Washington history
Guy Reed Ramsey documented the history of every post office established in the Evergreen State, publishing a series of books called "Postmarked Washington."6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Fort Vancouver ruled when Washington was ‘a few miles of pine swamp’
2025 – just a few short years from now -- will mark the bicentennial of the original dedication of Fort Vancouver by the Hudson’s Bay Company.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
When ‘Louie, Louie’ almost became Washington’s state song
Nearly 60 years ago, the FBI tried to decipher the reputedly obscene lyrics of "Louie, Louie." Twenty years later, it was almost Washington’s state song.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
After numerous ‘red flags,’ AG Ferguson sues federal agencies over Seattle National Archives facility
AG Bob Ferguson’s office is now suing three federal agencies involved in the secret decision to close and sell Seattle's National Archives facility.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: V-J Day 75th Anniversary
On Tuesday, Aug. 14, 1945, word came that Japan had accepted Allied terms for unconditional surrender. "V-J Day" was official. World War II was over.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Vintage ‘Seattle’s Black Victorians’ is a must-read
"Seattle’s Black Victorians" is a book published in 1980 that reveals the mostly forgotten stories of Black Seattleites in the late 19th century.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Collect the stories of all 39 Washington counties!
There are 39 counties in Washington, and each county has a county seat -- or the town where official county business takes place.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Unwinding the history of the old Yesler Cable Car
Trolleys and street cars have a long relationship with Seattle. It was 80 years ago this week when the Yesler Cable Car ended its final run after 52 years.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Best and worst Northwest city slogans
When they work, official slogans for cities help attract visitors and investors. At the very least, they hopefully won't inspire eye rolls from the locals.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Solved and unsolved underwater mysteries around the Northwest
Over the past few years, we've shared stories of underwater archaeologists and sleuths working to solve local mysteries. Here's the latest updates.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Forgotten plans for a canal between Olympia and Grays Harbor
It was the Evergreen State’s transportation infrastructure project that took more than a hundred years to die. And no, we don’t mean Sound Transit.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Jimi Hendrix’s little-known connection between Seattle and Vancouver, BC
Part of a beloved Vancouver, B.C. community legacy has a deep connection to one of Seattle’s most famous residents in Jimi Hendrix.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Service station memories of Tukwila and Sumner
We invited listeners to tell us their service station stories, and received a wonderful recollection of family-run stations in Tukwila and Sumner.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Do any ‘classic’ 1960s or 1970s service stations survive?
Summer road trips wouldn't be possible without service stations along the way, but a certain kind of station seems to be disappearing in the rear-view mirror of the past.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Summer cherries’ Northwest roots grow back to the 1840s
Nothing says summertime quite like the taste of cherries, and Washington's role in the development of one famous variety is a story ripe for the picking.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Fate of Seattle National Archives facility still in limbo
In spite of the pandemic, multiple processes appear to still be underway to prevent materials at the Seattle National Archives from moving out of state.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: ‘Ghost names’ of National Forests in Washington state
Over 71 years ago, President Truman ordered a National Forest in Washington state to change the name it had been known by for more than 40 years.6 years ago
