Feliks Banel
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.2 months ago
Feliks Banel
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.2 months ago
KIRO Newsradio staff
Feliks Banel’s ‘Scarecrow Video’ documentary nominated for Emmy Award
The academy's northwest chapter revealed its 2023 Emmy nominations and Feliks Banel is on the list for "Seattle's Legendary Scarecrow Video."3 months ago
Feliks Banel
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.3 months ago
Feliks Banel
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.3 months ago
Feliks Banel
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.3 months ago
Feliks Banel
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.3 months ago
Feliks Banel
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.3 months ago
Feliks Banel
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.3 months ago
Feliks Banel
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.3 months ago
Feliks Banel
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.3 months ago
Feliks Banel
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.3 months ago
Feliks Banel
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.3 months ago
Feliks Banel
‘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.3 months ago
Feliks Banel
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.3 months ago
Feliks Banel
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.3 months ago
Feliks Banel
‘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.4 months ago
Feliks Banel
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.4 months ago
Feliks Banel
History hidden within NOAA’s ‘Inland Water Wind Reports’
The handful of spots along the shores of the Puget Sound, for which NOAA often gives windspeed reports, have their own history and charm.4 months ago
Feliks Banel
Will Everett mayor accept compromise to save Clark Park gazebo?
The Everett Historical Commission discussed the city’s request to tear down the Clark Park gazebo and offered a strategic compromise instead.4 months ago
Feliks Banel
Everett residents iced out of demolition plans: ‘Don’t blame the gazebo’
Mayor Cassie Franklin of Everett has decided to demolish the historic 1921 gazebo at Clark Park. Not everyone is happy about the decision.4 months ago
Feliks Banel
The thousand-year-old origins of the name ‘Washington’
Here's a refresher on how the Pacific Northwest state came to be called "Washington," and the meaning of the famous of American surname.4 months ago
Feliks Banel
Good news and bad news for two popular drive-in theatres
This week, we have a Double Feature of Pacific Northwest cinema history, with good news for one drive-in theatre and bad news for another.4 months ago
