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Welcome Summer Of 2026

 

The View From Kerry Park

We took our out-of-town guests to Kerry Park, up on Queen Anne Hill, it's known for its amazing view of the Seattle skyline.

In this picture, you can see the Needle, along with the downtown skyscrapers, as well as Mount Rainier.

The New Glass Bottom At Seattle's Space Needle

 The Loupe is the glass bottom floor at the Space Needle. 

Chicago Band Co-Founder Walter Parazaider Dies

 Walter Parazaider, Sax player and co-founder of the legendary band Chicago, has died.  Reports say that he died in hospice care.  He had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease.  

Space Needle Gift Shop 2--Robot Barista

 These use to pop up in science fiction movies and TV shows from my childhood, but now they are a reality.  This automated barista, will make a cup of espresso for customers who push buttons and pay.  

Space Needle Gift Shop

We took Deb's cousin from Massachusetts to see the sights in Seattle. It's their first time ever here

We saw this replica in the Space Needle gift shop.

Old Walla Walla Radio Remembered 39--Verne Russell Buys KUJ

 

Steve sent this old UB article from the late 60s, as V. B. R. Broadcasters, headed by Verne Russell, purchased KUJ.  The station would continue to play easy listening/adult contemporary music and CBS Radio programming. 

Old Walla Walla Radio Remembered 40--Russell Sells To Jim Nelly

Jim Nelly bought KUJ in the mid 1970s, he did make big changes, bringing 24-hour Top 40 radio to the Valley. Because of the purchase, KTEL, which played rock at night, went all country, along with local sports. 

Seaside 5--Looking Down The Cliff Near Manzanita

 On a clear sunny day, a stunning view of the Pacific Ocean.