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During the 1930s small Alaska cannery outfits felt the need to
During the 1930s small Alaska cannery outfits felt the need to unify against what they termed was the potential interference of the federal government...

The Ghost of Scary Mary One of Alaska’s most legendary
The Ghost of Scary Mary One of Alaska’s most legendary ghosts, Scary Mary’s tale begins with a Gold Rush expedition. Mary came to the Golden Nor...

There seems to be continued interest in the life of William Paul,
There seems to be continued interest in the life of William Paul, Sr. and so as promised last night I will describe some of his activities throughout ...

The Kwakiutl and Hamatsa The Pacific Northwest Coast is
The Kwakiutl and Hamatsa The Pacific Northwest Coast is arguably one of the most enchanting corners of the world, with its breathtaking views, rich n...

The Big Little City of Steilacoom In the 1850s, Steilacoom was
The Big Little City of Steilacoom In the 1850s, Steilacoom was one of a few waterfront settlements along Puget Sound in the Northwest, the last Ameri...

Much Ado about Astoria Astoria has the distinction as being
Much Ado about Astoria Astoria has the distinction as being Oregons oldest city, founded in March 1811 by the New York financier, John Jacob Astor an...

The Long Voyage of the M/V Shorleave For over three decades,
The Long Voyage of the M/V Shorleave For over three decades, the motor vessel Shorleave plied the waters of the Inside Passage and southeast Alask...

The Curious Case of Indian Mike Back in the day when the
The Curious Case of Indian Mike Back in the day when the pioneers were busy gathering the native oysters from Willapa Bay, an oysterman named India...