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Celebrating Juneteenth 2024 and reflecting on local Black history
KIRO Newsradio caught up with Stephanie Johnson-Toliver, president of the Black Heritage Society of Washington, to talk about Juneteenth.1 day ago
Frank Sinatra still sings in Seattle
On a late spring day nearly 60 years ago, one of the biggest names in show business came to Seattle and played a concert on a Sunday evening. It turned out to be a show that’s been echoing in some parts of the music world ever since.8 days ago
Paying tribute to city namesake Chief Sealth’s grave in Suquamish
KIRO Newsradio visited the grave of Chief Sealth at Suquamish Memorial Cemetery and spoke with Suquamish Tribal Chair Leonard Forsman.12 days ago
Fires devastated Seattle, Ellensburg, Spokane in 1889
When Washington became a state in November 1889, that wasn’t the only big news story that year, thanks to devastating fires across the state.14 days ago
Everett’s Clark Park gazebo now gone to the dogs
The Everett Clark Park gazebo will be dismantled as the city council voted for funding to build an off-leash dog area.14 days ago
On D-Day, West Coast radio listeners ‘sat up all night by the radio’
Next week will mark the 75th anniversary of the Allied landings at Normandy. Americans experienced that day quite differently, depending on which time zone you lived in.15 days ago
Sumner City Council unanimously rejects Ryan House resolution
The Sumner City Council will meet Monday night and will likely vote on a Ryan House private fundraising resolution.17 days ago
Endangered brick street and railroad bridge were witness to the Everett Massacre
The area where a stretch of brick road is crossed by a railroad bridge is the only portion unchanged from the Everett Massacre.20 days ago
Exclusive: New Seattle National Archives to be a ‘very large project’
KIRO Newsradio spoke to two officials involved for a preview of what's to come in developing the new Seattle National Archives facility.22 days ago
All Over The Map: KIRO Newsradio’s junior high/middle school fight song challenge
We're on a mission to collect recordings of as many Puget Sound area junior high school fight songs as possible to celebrate our alma maters.28 days ago
Young Fresh Fellows celebrate 40 years since ‘Fabulous’ vinyl debut
The Young Fresh Fellows are marking the 40th anniversary, and new remix reissue, of their album "Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest."29 days ago
Final frame was Saturday night for Kirkland’s Tech City Bowl – aka Totem Bowl
After more than six decades in business on the Eastside, Tech City Bowl on Rose Hill will shut down permanently later this year.1 month ago
‘We got a real gut punch from it:’ Scientist recalls deadly Mount St. Helens eruption
This weekend is the 44th anniversary of the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, a major event for those who remember it or know the history.1 month ago
Kirkland’s rich history comes to life in the annual cemetery tour
The Eastside city's origin story will come up a lot during this year's annual history tour of Kirkland Cemetery.1 month ago
The game-changing Boeing 707 jet debuted 70 years ago
It was 65 years ago this week that the Boeing 707 debuted in Renton. It was game-changing jetliner that cemented the company's dominance in the market.1 month ago
Exclusive: Grassroots preservation campaign saves Parkland School
Members of the Parkland Community Association announced Friday that the group has officially assumed ownership of historic Parkland School.1 month ago
Visiting Captain Vancouver’s grave in a tiny village near London
Captain George Vancouver will be commemorated as he is every year at the churchyard near London where he was buried more than 225 years ago.1 month ago
History only deepens community love for Kirkland’s ‘mystery cottage’
A former neighbor shared some additional history and backstory of the "mystery cottage" in Kirkland's newest public park.2 months ago
Vatican decides in favor of Tacoma’s Holy Rosary Church
The Vatican has reportedly found in favor of a community group working to save the Tacoma Holy Rosary Catholic Church from the wrecking ball.2 months ago
Darth Vader, Ban Roll-On, Sinking Ship and other Seattle building nicknames
They rarely make it onto maps or on the fancy signage out front, but Seattle has its fair share of buildings with well-known nicknames.2 months ago
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 […]2 months 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 months 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?2 months ago
