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聽might have the longest string of Washington towns with interesting and unusual names.6 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.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: WSU mascots Squirt, Toodles, and Butch the Cougar
It鈥檚 been 100 years since what鈥檚 now Washington State University in Pullman selected a cougar as the school鈥檚 official mascot.6 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.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Star Search: Chopper 7 scopes out Macy鈥檚 roof for AWOL holiday decoration
On the way back from a live shot over Monday鈥檚 gas leak in the University District, Chopper 7 made a slight detour to recon the roof of the downtown Macy鈥檚 department store in search of a wayward holiday icon.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Anonymous photos may show pieces of Macy鈥檚 holiday star
A loyal 成人X站 Radio listener shared photos taken earlier this week that appear to show pieces of the old Bon March茅/Macy鈥檚 holiday star stashed on the roof of the downtown Seattle department store.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Who was ‘Burke’ of the Burke Museum?
It鈥檚 grand opening weekend for the all-new Burke Museum on the University of Washington campus. But who was the 鈥淏urke鈥� behind the name of this august institution?6 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.6 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鈥檚 time for more mini-song parodies, inspired by the names of Washington towns.6 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.6 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.6 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."6 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?6 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.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: ‘La Push It’ and other dumb Washington parody songs
If you鈥檙e not a big fan of our state song 鈥淲ashington My Home鈥� or you can鈥檛 quite remember all the lyrics to Woody Guthrie鈥檚 鈥淩oll On, Columbia,鈥� this sampler of much shorter tunes with a connection to the Evergreen State may be just what you need.6 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.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over the Map: How Leavenworth became the PNW’s own slice of Bavaria
The story of how the once-struggling town of Leavenworth remade itself into Chelan County's own slice of Bavaria is intriguing to say the least.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Auburn Pioneer Cemetery’s deep roots in Japanese family, WWII internment, and more
At least 150 years old, Auburn's Pioneer Cemetery has a history that includes everything from early explorers to the Japanese internment during WWII.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over the Map: Topless shows and ‘The Gayway’ among ghosts of Seattle World鈥檚 Fair
The history of Seattle's World Fair runs deep, with many iconic buildings previously used for topless shows and more still standing even today.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
Saving Washington鈥檚 heritage barns cuts across political divides
A program looks to preserve dozens of historic, century-old "heritage barns" across Washington state, with virtually no strings attached.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
All Over The Map: Kennydale’s fraudulent origins and movie-star past
The origins of Kennydale date to around the end of the 19th century. Like so many places around here with roots in the 1800s, it all began as a real estate scam.6 years ago
Feliks Banel
War memorial at Memorial Stadium to be preserved
The a memorial wall at Memorial Stadium is no longer in danger of being lost among plans to build a new stadium and high school at Seattle Center.8 years ago
Feliks Banel
Should Boeing’s Lunar Rovers be historical landmarks?
The incredible Apollo program that sent astronauts to the moon nearly 50 years ago still resonates with millions of people who witnessed the launches and landings on live TV.8 years ago
