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Burien hero dies before receiving medal
Sharon Casey, wife of Gene Casey, disclosed that her husband died last week in Florida at the age of 87.6 months ago
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Lost wreck from long-ago tragedy identified deep in Elliott Bay
Local underwater explorers revealed Thursday that they have identified the wreck of a vessel that went down in a deadly tragedy on Elliott Bay 117 years ago this weekend.6 months ago
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Biden’s APEC meeting in San Francisco has roots in Seattle history
As President Biden prepares to meet with President Xi of China at the APEC Summit, it also happens to be the 30th anniversary of the first held in Seattle.7 months ago
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Washington statehood and the US flag – We’re Number 42!
You’ve probably always wondered, when Washington became a state 134 years ago this week – on November 11, 1889 – what effect did that “new star” have on the look and layout of the American flag? Old Glory these days has 50 stars, with one each for each of the states, of course. Throughout most […]7 months ago
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Record windspeeds of Washington’s windiest storms
The highest wind speeds ever recorded in the Washington state were clocked near a small city in Pacific County more than 60 years ago7 months ago
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Tell your Seattle stories about a meaningful place
The city’s Department of Neighborhoods wants to hear from you about what they call “local places, past or present, that hold special meaning” as part of the Stories in Place project.7 months ago
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Forgotten film reveals critical wartime role for Washington industry
A seven-minute black and white film, shot nearly a century ago in Chewelah, which is in Eastern Washington, has been tucked away in an archive for nearly 50 years.7 months ago
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Ancient tree discovered near Vancouver Island
A Canadian nature photographer and forest advocate recently located and documented one of the biggest and oldest trees in the Pacific Northwest.7 months ago
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Citizens battle Sumner to save city-owned Ryan House
News of a plan by the City of Sumner to tear down the historic Ryan House in downtown Sumner has raised the ire of some residents there.7 months ago
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‘Frasier’ wasn’t the first influential Seattle TV show
Many are wondering what TV series were on that told the the world about our favorite city before Kelsey Grammer ever sang that "scrambled eggs" song.8 months ago
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Almond Roca celebrates tasty centennial with new replica neon sign
Almond Roca, that buttery, crunchy, chocolate-covered, almond-dusted and world-famous candy from Tacoma, is celebrating its 100th birthday next week with the debut of a new neon sign.8 months ago
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Medal for bravery in Burien depends on finding ‘burned buttock guy’
In November 1955, a young soldier named Gene Casey survived a fiery airliner crash in Burien and rescued another soldier from the burning wreckage.8 months ago
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Beloved, and huge, Jantzen Beach Carousel gets a new home
A beloved Portland area landmark – a vintage carousel from the 1920s – is hitting the trail for points east.8 months ago
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When the I-5 Ship Canal Bridge almost became a “$13 million parking lot”
Commuters know it, they love it, they can’t live without it. Yes, it’s the Interstate 5 Ship Canal Bridge in Seattle9 months ago
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‘He did everything in Seattle sports’: The career of ‘S. Royal Brougham Way’ namesake
"He's one of the most important figures in Seattle sports history," Daivd Eskenazi said about Royal Brougham.9 months ago
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‘Charlie Browning is still first-downing’ and other Husky novelty songs
As UW Husky football kicks off its final Pac-12 season it’s a perfect excuse to look and listen back to some old local novelty songs.9 months ago
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Getting a grip on the history of Aurora’s big red wrench
Driving south on Highway 99 just north of the Aurora Bridge, many motorists can’t help but notice a giant, red wrench on top of a motorcycle repair shop.9 months ago
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In search of sweet, ripe watermelons and Hermiston, Ore.
You might have seen those stickers on melons that say, “Grown in Hermiston, Oregon.” And then, you might have wondered, ‘Where is Hermiston, exactly?’10 months ago
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Despite off-stage drama, Kitsap Forest Theater celebrates 100 years
On the highway between Bremerton and Seabeck, the Kitsap Forest Theater is this summer celebrating 100 years of outdoor plays and musicals.10 months ago
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All Over The Map: Who was the ‘Paine’ of Paine Field?
Paine Field added "Seattle" to its name this week – becoming Seattle Paine Field International Airport. But what does the 'Paine' stand for?10 months ago
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Uncovering the mysterious origins of the name ‘Aurora Bridge’
What do you call the big piece of transportation infrastructure which carries State Route 99 high over Fremont and the Lake Washington Ship Canal?11 months ago
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Seattle’s first organized baseball game was played in 1877
When and where, exactly, did Seattleites witness the city’s first organized baseball game?11 months ago
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Seattle’s Lake Union was named at July 4 picnic in 1854
The old story goes that the names of Lake Union and Lake Washington were suggested during a speech given at a 4th of July picnic in Seattle in 185411 months ago
