Feliks Banel
Lewis and Clark and the ‘horriable’ Northwest windstorm of November 22, 1805
Lewis and Clark were forced to contend with serious wind and rain across the Northwest 200 years ago this November.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
Forgotten earthquake shook Puget Sound 80 years ago this week
There’s an earthquake in the Puget Sound region from 1939 that perhaps a few can still recall, or maybe remember their parents or grandparents talking about.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
A star is reborn: Iconic Seattle Macy’s star to return in time for holidays
It looks like the iconic downtown Seattle holiday star will be back this year for at least one more time.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
Motorcyclist risked his life on the ‘Great Serum Ride’ of 1929
A group of local bikers are gathering this weekend to commemorate the “Great Serum Ride” of November 8, 1929.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Beacon Hill’s spooky Comet Lodge Cemetery
If MOHAI and the Underground Seattle Tour represent the height of “packaged” or even “Disney-fied” local history, Comet Lodge Cemetery on Beacon Hill is local history in its most raw and unmediated form.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
Schoolhouse latest victim in Bellevue’s failure to preserve landmarks
Without its own rules for preserving historic landmarks, Bellevue's 128-year-old Northup Schoolhouse is the latest to slip through the cracks.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
Listen to ‘Sorry, Wrong Number’
Did you miss the production of "Sorry, Wrong Number" at Town Hall Seattle Tuesday night.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Washington’s weirdest town names are along Highway 2
A stretch of Highway 2 on the west side of Stevens Pass might have the longest string of Washington towns with interesting and unusual names.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
Ghost cat, tombstones, and other reasons to visit Tokeland Hotel
Some people say that ghost cats, unexplained flashing lights, and other strange sights and sounds are all waiting for you at the historic Tokeland Hotel.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: WSU mascots Squirt, Toodles, and Butch the Cougar
It’s been 100 years since what’s now Washington State University in Pullman selected a cougar as the school’s official mascot.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
Tacoma’s iconic Holy Rosary Church granted ‘stay of execution’
After originally being slated for demolition, Tacoma's Holy Rosary Church recently got a temporary reprieve, as supporters look to preserve the iconic structure.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
Star Search: Chopper 7 scopes out Macy’s roof for AWOL holiday decoration
On the way back from a live shot over Monday’s gas leak in the University District, Chopper 7 made a slight detour to recon the roof of the downtown Macy’s department store in search of a wayward holiday icon.7 years ago
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Anonymous photos may show pieces of Macy’s holiday star
A loyal KIRO Radio listener shared photos taken earlier this week that appear to show pieces of the old Bon Marché/Macy’s holiday star stashed on the roof of the downtown Seattle department store.7 years ago
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All Over The Map: Who was ‘Burke’ of the Burke Museum?
It’s grand opening weekend for the all-new Burke Museum on the University of Washington campus. But who was the “Burke” behind the name of this august institution?7 years ago
Feliks Banel
How King County’s first state representative disappeared in mysterious shipwreck
Almost 125 years to date, King County's first ever state representative disappeared in a shipwreck we still don't fully understand.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over the Map: More Washington place-name mini song parodies
This week for "All Over The Map," back by popular demand, it’s time for more mini-song parodies, inspired by the names of Washington towns.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Political shenanigans at the Big Four Inn
The Big Four Inn was once a popular site for Northwest tourists. Today, it's only a charred fireplace. It was once the setting for Seattle political drama.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Cruising with the ghosts of Sunset Highway
Sunset Highway on Mercer Island is the last remnant of a much older road system. Little is known as to why it still exists and why it keeps the name.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: BC names wildfires a bit differently than Washington
Naming wildfires is slightly different in British Columbia than in Washington. The process feels more, for lack of a better term, "Canadian."7 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Marysville named for a cannibal?
The Washington city of Marysville recently found itself, accidentally, in the middle of a controversy. Looking closer, is this town named for a cannibal?7 years ago
Feliks Banel
A Communist mystery found hidden in a Seattle home
Found in a hidden compartment inside a Seattle home, were decades old membership cards to the Communist Party of Washington State.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: ‘La Push It’ and other dumb Washington parody songs
If you’re not a big fan of our state song “Washington My Home” or you can’t quite remember all the lyrics to Woody Guthrie’s “Roll On, Columbia,” this sampler of much shorter tunes with a connection to the Evergreen State may be just what you need.7 years ago
Feliks Banel
Wartime history found in secret compartment on Beacon Hill
A Beacon Hill couple recently discovered a secret compartment in the basement ceiling of their 1920s home, revealing a cache of WWII and Cold Wa-era documents.7 years ago
