Feliks Banel
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City pauses Pike Street logging project: Cherry Trees 1, Chainsaws 0
“We are so grateful to Mayor Bruce Harrell for looking carefully at what can be done,” said Save The Market Entrance president Ruth Danner. → Read More
Removal of Pike Street cherry trees on pause after community feedback
A linear grove of cherry trees more than four decades old in downtown Seattle is slated to be cut down to make way for bike lanes. → Read More
Walt Disney and World War II: New exhibit at Museum of Flight
A new exhibit at the Museum of Flight details how Walt Disney Studios made invaluable contributions to the war effort. → Read More
All Over The Map: Iconic smokestack will be demolished in August
An ornate smokestack just north of the Columbia River is slated to be demolished in August. → Read More
Tour a rare Boeing B-29 bomber in Seattle this weekend
The Museum of Flight at Boeing Field is playing host this weekend to one of the rarest aircraft in the world: an airworthy World War II Boeing B-29 bomber. → Read More
All Over The Map: Searching for Washington’s historic smokestacks
The recent addition to the Heritage Register is an artifact of an old mill that closed 80 years ago. It's called the “Carlisle Lumber Company Smokestack.” → Read More
Shores Bowl to become latest Western Washington bowling alley to close its doors
The latest bad news about a Western Washington bowling alley comes to us from Shores Bowl located in Grays Harbor County. → Read More
All Over The Map: 'Placeholders' may temporarily replace derogatory names in Washington
A new federal order calls for the rapid removal of a specific derogatory place name from all 50 states, including 18 spots in Washington. → Read More
Douglas World Cruiser replica will celebrate Seattle’s role in around-the-world flight
To mark the 99th anniversary of a first-of-its-kind around the world flight, a local man is planning a re-creation in a replica plane he built himself. → Read More
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. → Read More
All Over The Map: The mysterious origins of the Seattle 'Snitter'
A Danish pastry shop in Seattle may be the only place in the world where you can buy a “Snitter.” But where and how did it originate? → Read More
New 'Indigenous Voices' podcast connects Northwest's people, land, and history
A new podcast from the Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is all about Northwest stories told by Indigenous voices. → Read More
Nominate your favorite 'historic restaurant' to receive a $40K grant
Through a competitive grant-making process, the National Trust will award $40,000 grants to 25 restaurants around the United States. → Read More
When Vancouver Island prepared for a Russian attack
On at least one occasion, a distant crisis had the Royal Navy and citizens of Victoria preparing for Russian aggression directed at Vancouver Island. → Read More
All Over The Map: SeaTac, WA, meet Seatack, VA
Yet another Pacific Northwest city has a "twin" in another part of the world. SeaTac, Washington, please allow me to introduce you to Seatack, Virginia. → Read More
Patches Pals: JP and Gertrude license plate NEEDS YOU!
A small but dedicated team of “Patches Pals” are pushing to create a commemorative license plate honoring JP Patches and Gertrude. → Read More
UW Russia expert: Ukraine could be worst war in Europe since 1945
An expert on Russian policy at the UW says that as inevitable as Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine seemed, it’s still shocking see it unfold. → Read More
All Over the Map: Beloved Narrows Plaza Bowl says farewell this weekend
It took a lot of people by surprise when it was announced last weekend that Narrows Plaza Bowl would be closing for good this Sunday. → Read More
Remembering how Boeing helped bring The Beatles to America for their first ever visit
When The Beatles came to America for the first time 58 years ago today, it was a Boeing plane that brought them stateside. → Read More
All Over The Map: Have you seen the 'Whidbey Island Man'?
He’s been a big friend to U.S. Navy aviators in the Northwest for more than 50 years. Meet “Whidbey Island Man.” → Read More