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 […]22 hours ago
Citizens beg City of Everett to compromise on dog park and gazebo
The Everett Historical Commission voted to postpone taking action on the city's request for permission to demolish the Clark Park gazebo.2 days ago
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?7 days ago
Remembering Enumclaw’s Doolittle Raider Edward Saylor
Edward Saylor volunteered to be a flight engineer on the dangerous "Doolittle Raid" mission 75 years ago.8 days ago
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.9 days ago
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)13 days ago
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.16 days ago
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.16 days ago
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.21 days ago
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.23 days ago
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.25 days ago
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.28 days ago
Historical commission hits pause on razing Everett’s Clark Park gazebo
At a meeting, the Everett Historical Commission once again weighed a request from the city for permission to demolish a historic gazebo.30 days ago
Local history buffs beat hackers and regain control of Seattle Vintage
The popular local history Facebook group Seattle Vintage was hacked and taken over by malicious actors two weeks ago.30 days ago
Baltimore bridge collapse reminds Washingtonians of past disasters
A container ship rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing the bridge to crumble into the river below.1 month ago
Federal budget includes funding for new Seattle National Archives
The GSA is set to get $9 million for a new storage facility for the National Archives in the Seattle area.1 month ago
Seattle Pilots broadcaster Bill Schonely looks back to the pre-Mariners days
Bill Schonely’s career might have been very different if the Pilots had stayed in Seattle or if he had followed the team to Milwaukee. But now he roots for the Mariners.1 month ago
Supporters of historic Sumner Ryan House get legal boost
A grassroots group working to save the historic Ryan House on Main Street in Sumner scored a legal victory Wednesday.1 month ago
‘Seattle Vintage’ Facebook page taken over by hackers
A Facebook group run by local volunteers and meant for sharing images and stories about Seattle area history has been taken over by hackers.1 month ago
Pacific Science Center making temporary changes to historic reflecting pool
When Science Center staff made their presentation to the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board (LPB), they said the shallow pools are leaking badly and need a minimum investment of $17 million to repair.1 month ago
When Washington and Oregon used vinyl records to attract tourists
In March 1966, Pacific Northwest Bell issued something called a “Tourist Trapper Kit” with maps and brochures and a 7-inch vinyl record replete with audio enticements for visiting the Northwest.2 months ago
‘Garbage Goat,’ ‘Governor Evidence’ mark 50 years post-Spokane Expo ’74
The 50th anniversary of Expo '74 will be celebrated in Spokane with a series of events throughout the spring and summer.2 months ago
Everett official dodges key question about gazebo-saving compromise
An Everett spokesperson dodged KIRO Newsradio's question about whether Mayor Cassie Franklin is willing to accept the gazebo compromise.2 months ago
