Category Archives: Seattle history

Seattle is no stranger to landslides, either

Posted on March 27, 2014 by

Since 1890, more than 1,500 have occurred within the city limits Continue reading →

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The most prescient billboard in Seattle

Posted on February 15, 2014 by

Eddie Bauer’s “EDDIE.SET.GO” sign on display as area company announces its sale to a Maryland company. Continue reading →

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New ‘View of the World from 9th Avenue’ would include Seattle

Posted on February 6, 2014 by

City wasn’t on famous 1976 New Yorker cover Continue reading →

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Unlike Kiev, Lenin statue still stands in Seattle

Posted on December 8, 2013 by

Fremont neighborhood fixture is popular tourist attraction Continue reading →

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For letter-carriers, West Seattle was a dog-gone neighborhood

Posted on November 22, 2013 by

Neighborhood topped city in canine attacks on postal workers Continue reading →

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In Seattle mayor’s race, candidates try to out-liberal each other

Posted on October 14, 2013 by

Incumbent Mike McGinn and challenger Ed Murray push progressive agendas Continue reading →

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Looming spotlight: Seattle suburb vote on $15 minimum wage

Posted on September 11, 2013 by

City of SeaTac measure may draw national attention Continue reading →

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Seattle again tops ‘America’s most miserable sports cities’

Posted on July 31, 2013 by

Annual Forbes list measures elusive pro sports championships Continue reading →

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Reddit post about Seattle race relations creates quite a stir

Posted on July 30, 2013 by

Unkind comments attributed to Central District neighbors trigger illuminating thread Continue reading →

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Seattle area had a mirror Roswell Incident–and just as valid

Posted on July 9, 2013 by

Bogus birds of a feather flock together Continue reading →

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