Feliks Banel
Exclusive: New Seattle National Archives to be a ‘very large project’
KIRO Newsradio spoke to two officials involved for a preview of what's to come in developing the new Seattle National Archives facility.1 day ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: KIRO Newsradio’s junior high/middle school fight song challenge
We're on a mission to collect recordings of as many Puget Sound area junior high school fight songs as possible to celebrate our alma maters.7 days ago
Feliks Banel
Young Fresh Fellows celebrate 40 years since ‘Fabulous’ vinyl debut
The Young Fresh Fellows are marking the 40th anniversary, and new remix reissue, of their album "Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest."8 days ago
Feliks Banel
Sumner City Council vote on whether to save the Ryan House postponed
The Sumner City Council vote on a resolution that may determine the fate of a historic structure has been postponed.10 days ago
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Final frame was Saturday night for Kirkland’s Tech City Bowl – aka Totem Bowl
After more than six decades in business on the Eastside, Tech City Bowl on Rose Hill will shut down permanently later this year.11 days ago
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‘We got a real gut punch from it:’ Scientist recalls deadly Mount St. Helens eruption
This weekend is the 44th anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, a major event for those who remember it or know the history.12 days ago
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Kirkland’s rich history comes to life in the annual cemetery tour
The Eastside city's origin story will come up a lot during this year's annual history tour of Kirkland Cemetery.13 days ago
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Exclusive: Grassroots preservation campaign saves Parkland School
Members of the Parkland Community Association announced Friday that the group has officially assumed ownership of historic Parkland School.20 days ago
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Visiting Captain Vancouver’s grave in a tiny village near London
Captain George Vancouver will be commemorated as he is every year at the churchyard near London where he was buried more than 225 years ago.22 days ago
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History only deepens community love for Kirkland’s ‘mystery cottage’
A former neighbor shared some additional history and backstory of the "mystery cottage" in Kirkland's newest public park.27 days ago
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Vatican decides in favor of Tacoma’s Holy Rosary Church
The Vatican has reportedly found in favor of a community group working to save the Tacoma Holy Rosary Catholic Church from the wrecking ball.30 days ago
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Darth Vader, Ban Roll-On, Sinking Ship and other Seattle building nicknames
They rarely make it onto maps or on the fancy signage out front, but Seattle has its fair share of buildings with well-known nicknames.1 month ago
Feliks Banel
Going deep on forgotten ‘Lakes of Washington’ books
With trout season opening on Washington’s lowland lakes this Saturday, April 27, the timing was perfect to go fishing around on the history bookshelf to share a prized catch – a forgotten encyclopedia of Washington lakes first published more than 60 years ago. “Lakes of Washington” is a two-volume set of books published by the […]1 month ago
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Echoes of Eastside rail history with Sound Transit preparing to get underway
As Sound Transit inaugurates commuter trains between Bellevue and Redmond, when was the last time passenger rail service was offered on the Eastside?1 month ago
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Layers of history revealed by ‘Street Trees of Seattle’
This new book is “Street Trees of Seattle: An Illustrated Walking Guide” by writer and artist Taha Ebrahimi.1 month ago
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Update: Cold War air raid siren remains in private hands
A vintage magazine ad for the type of Cold War air-raid siren which stood in a Seattle park for more than 70 years, and which now belongs to Binford Metals in Kent. (Public domain)2 months ago
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Local TV legend “Brakeman Bill” McLain passes away at age 96
Brakeman Bill McLain, longtime beloved kids' TV show host, has passed away, according to a message from his family posted on social media.2 months ago
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City of Seattle sends Cold War artifact to the dump
A Cold War tower and siren disappeared from its perch in a park in North Seattle last month. People want to know where they went.2 months ago
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Feliks Banel’s ‘Scarecrow Video’ documentary nominated for Emmy Award
The academy's northwest chapter revealed its 2023 Emmy nominations and Feliks Banel is on the list for "Seattle's Legendary Scarecrow Video."2 months ago
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History means it’s Seattle vs. Seattle this weekend in Milwaukee
Everybody knows that the Milwaukee Brewers team is really the Seattle Pilots in disguise.2 months ago
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Parkland School catalyzes neighbors to support South Sound community
Neighbors in Parkland, south of Tacoma, have been working for two years to save the historic Parkland School.2 months ago
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When ‘Almost Live!’ knocked down the Space Needle for April Fool’s Day
A look back at the story of the April Fool’s 1989 Space Needle collapse hoax, as told in “Almost Live!” host John Keister’s own words.2 months ago
Feliks Banel
Boeing slogan – if it’s not history, it’s a mystery
It’s also a slogan that’s been twisted around lately to express a meaning which is the opposite of what its original iteration had proudly proclaimed.2 months ago
