Officials, historians slam ‘horrendous’ plan to close Seattle National Archives
Local officials and historians weigh in on the possible closure of the Seattle National Archives, as they scramble to save it from leaving the region.5 years ago
Officials knew Seattle National Archives facility might close for months without public feedback
It's now been revealed that officials knew Seattle's National Archives facility might close for months without ever garnering public feedback.5 years ago
Federal panel recommends closure and sale of Seattle National Archives facility
A federal panel is recommending closure and sale of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) facility in Seattle鈥檚 Sand Point neighborhood.5 years ago
Forgotten photos discovered from one of BC’s most devastating landslides
It was not too far north of the border of Washington 55 years ago, when the 鈥淗ope Slide鈥� wiped out a long section of a provincial highway in British Columbia.5 years ago
All Over The Map: The ‘monumental blunder’ of Camp Washington
A monument commemorates Camp Washington, a place where the state's first governor and his survey party roughed it for a week in October 1853.5 years ago
The remarkable 16-year run of a forgotten (and beloved) Northwest radio series
One long-forgotten radio series was sponsored for almost two decades by the Portland-based private utility once known as Pacific Power & Light.5 years ago
All Over The Map: Old and new perspectives from Seattle’s most scenic lookout spots
With a new year and a new decade underway, it鈥檚 the perfect occasion to visit two of Seattle's most beautiful and scene lookouts.6 years ago
All Over The Map: Mark Twain-esque locale among last Columbia ferry crossings
There were as many as 50 ferry crossings over the Columbia River in its heyday. Now, just one lower crossing remains near Cathlamet to Westport, Oregon.6 years ago
Anacortes’ holiday tradition: ‘The Jimmy Stewart Christmas Run’
On Christmas Eve, a group of friends from Anacortes be out on the streets of the Skagit County port taking part in a tradition that鈥檚 now nearly 30 years old.6 years ago
All Over The Map: A deadly forgotten flood leveled Port Angeles in 1863
Things took a deadly turn for the young settlement of Port Angeles, Washington on Wednesday, December 16, 1863.6 years ago
How Washington’s media reacted to impeachment over 150 years ago
We look back more than 150 years to see how newspapers in then-Washington Territory reported and opined on the impeachment聽of President Andrew Johnson.6 years ago
All Over The Map: The disappearance of a piece of Columbia River history
On the Columbia River not far from Lake Chelan, there was once a natural feature and navigation hazard known as the Methow Rapids.6 years ago
Kirkland was like home to Steve Raible and the Seahawks
Kirkland has changed a lot since the Seahawks鈥� original headquarters and practice facility opened in 1976 at what鈥檚 now Carillon Point.6 years ago
All Over The Map: The forgotten controversy behind Washington’s Blewett Pass
Unsuspecting motorists crossing Blewett Pass on US Highway 97 are treading ground on a now-forgotten place-naming controversy dating to the 1950s.6 years ago
Search underway for artifacts 72 years after Port Angeles shipwreck
A 1947 wreck inspired a unique salmon salvage effort, and a search is now underway for some specific artifacts in time for a new exhibit in 2020.6 years ago
Macy’s holiday star is coming back and so is the Bon March茅
成人X站 Radio listeners heard the good news first聽almost three weeks ago, and now the Bon March茅 star at 4th Avenue and Pine Street downtown is indeed back6 years ago
All Over The Map: Origin of Washington’s Military Roads predates Civil War
The history of Western Washington's Military Roads goes way back to the 1850s, when future Confederate President Jefferson Davis was Secretary of War6 years ago
Lewis and Clark and the ‘horriable’ Northwest windstorm of November 22, 1805
Lewis and Clark聽were forced to contend with serious wind and rain across the Northwest 200 years ago this November.6 years ago
Forgotten earthquake shook Puget Sound 80 years ago this week
There鈥檚 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.6 years ago
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.6 years ago
Motorcyclist risked his life on the ‘Great Serum Ride’ of 1929
A group of local bikers are gathering this weekend to commemorate the 鈥淕reat Serum Ride鈥� of November 8, 1929.6 years ago
All Over The Map: Beacon Hill鈥檚 spooky Comet Lodge Cemetery
If MOHAI and the Underground Seattle Tour represent the height of 鈥減ackaged鈥� or even 鈥淒isney-fied鈥� local history, Comet Lodge Cemetery on Beacon Hill is local history in its most raw and unmediated form.6 years ago
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.6 years ago
