Hear from members of the Squaxin Island Tribe about their deep personal connections with the South Sound through oral history recordings with James Krise, Josephine Peters, Calvin Peters, and Mark Peters.
Maritime Voices: Squaxin Island Lives Read More
Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance Executive Director Carrianne Ekberg shares a two-day game plan to relax, indulge, and explore in Gig Harbor.
Meet Katherine Pogue, captain of the Lady Washington and true blue maritime enthusiast. It all began with a 5th-grade excursion to the Maritime Museum of San Diego, sparking a lifelong fascination with the sea. Today, she’s at the helm of the official state ship of Washington.
Women on the Waterfront: Katherine Pogue Read More
For generations of residents in Seattle’s Historic South Downtown, the waterfront has been a hub of community, work, migration, and even magical fishermen.
Maritime Voices: Seattle’s Historic South Downtown Oral History Project Read More
By Vanessa Chin, Maritime Washington Storytelling Intern. “It’s about that precious resource being able to be saved. It will require an ‘all-hands-on-deck’ approach to preserve
Women on the Waterfront: Deb Granger Read More
By Kristy Conrad, Washington Trust Development Director. Image above: The hull of the Schooner Equator inside a shelter built by the Port of Everett. The Equator didn’t start out
The Lives (and Afterlives) of Everett’s Haunted Schooner Equator Read More
Seaside Stories puts young Washingtonians in conversation with members of their diverse communities about their relationships with local waters. Through a joint project between Sea
by Vanessa Chin, Maritime Washington Storytelling Intern. Image: Canoe landing at Sequim during the Paddle to Lummi, 2019. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class
Tribal Canoe Journeys: Strength in Tradition Read More
By Jeremy Johnson This article is part of a series highlighting the vibrant people and industries that make up the working waterfronts of the Maritime
Working Waterfronts: Seafood Connection, Westport Read More
Small speedboats transporting illegal booze down from Canada, smashing through the cold, storm-tossed waters of Puget Sound. The cruel sea might sink them and their
Shadow Boats: Prohibition Rum Runners on Puget Sound Read More
By Vanessa Chin, Maritime Washington Storytelling Intern Image above: Standing on one end of a rotary screw trap, Vanessa Castle and her team use this
Women on the Waterfront: Vanessa Castle Read More
“You have to be a stubborn son-of-a-bitch,” Mark noted of the kind of person that makes a good oyster farmer.
Working Waterfronts: Brady’s Oysters, Westport Read More
This four-day epic roadtrip is a great introduction to the diverse and rich Native American Tribes who have called Washington’s shorelines home since time immemorial.
Discover Native America in Washington with AIANTA Read More
I am a Lead Test Engineer at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and my job is cool. Well, sometimes. Some days it’s really cool, like when
Women on the Waterfront: Ruth Reeber Read More
As you explore, you can help take care of these special places so they’re still around for your next visit. Recreate responsibly and follow Leave No Trace principles while exploring outdoor spaces. Visit popular destinations during off-times or shoulder season. Support the communities you visit by frequenting locally owned businesses. And always research guidance for specific locations before you travel — especially for Tribal sites.
