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Political promise, personal vehicles spelled doom for Seattle's 'jitneys'
In 1914, jitney buses took the West Coast by storm. Historians believe that Los Angeles was first, but by 1915 every big city from San Diego to Everett had jitneys carrying passengers back and forth across town for a nickel. → Read More
Unlocking the segregation mystery of a Seattle theater
The Moore Theatre at Second Avenue and Virginia Street in downtown Seattle is the keeper of a long-held secret. → Read More
Dec. 2 is the Northwest's real Independence Day
The next time you're celebrating American independence from the British with a picnic and fireworks on a sunny and warm summer day, consider that on July 4, 1776, the Pacific Northwest wasn't part of those original festivities in New England. → Read More
Unique Seattle dome lights up for the holidays
While not as widely known as some annual luminous traditions, the unique dome at Holy Names Academy on Capitol Hill is another element of the holiday lightscape that's worth a closer look. → Read More
Lake Washington bridge disaster play-by-play
It was 25 years ago that a bizarre disaster struck, sending major portions of the old Lacey V. Murrow floating bridge to the bottom of Lake Washington. → Read More