Captain Cook’s legacy in the Pacific Northwest
Captain James Cook is remembered by many for his 18th聽century voyages to the South Pacific. But Cook鈥檚 influence is recalled in the Pacific Northwest, too.5 years ago
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.5 years ago
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聽after taking off from Seattle more than 70 years ago was formally recognized this week by an official of the US Navy.5 years ago
All Over The Map: History of 鈥楻acism and Resistance鈥� on UW campus
A group of graduate students at UW has created an online map highlighting the history of what they鈥檙e calling 鈥淩acism and Resistance鈥� on campus.5 years ago
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.5 years ago
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.5 years ago
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.5 years ago
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?5 years ago
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.5 years ago
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.5 years ago
鈥榃ild Bill鈥� Douglas still Evergreen State鈥檚 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.5 years ago
All Over The Map: How you can help Spokane avoid Flaggy McFlagface
Spokane, capital of the Inland Empire and Washington鈥檚 second most populous city, needs your help to come up with a new design for its city flag.5 years ago
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.5 years ago
All Over The Map: How Chelan, Clallam and Clark Counties got their names
This month, the alphabetical journey around the Evergreen State continues, as we dive into the origins of Chelan, Clallam and Clark counties.5 years ago
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.5 years ago
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 鈥� perhaps too many 鈥� for a popular recreation hub on the way to Snoqualmie Pass.5 years ago
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 鈥� as well as an iconic bridge near Colfax 鈥� were destroyed by fires this week.5 years ago
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.5 years ago
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.5 years ago
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鈥檚 part of the U.S., but isn鈥檛 connected by land to the Lower 48.5 years ago
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."5 years ago
All Over The Map: Fort Vancouver ruled when Washington was ‘a few miles of pine swamp’
2025 鈥� just a few short years from now -- will mark the bicentennial of the original dedication of Fort Vancouver by the Hudson鈥檚 Bay Company.5 years ago
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鈥檚 state song.5 years ago
