Readers share memories of Ray Oyler, and the Seattle Pilots
Our story about the city’s first Major League Baseball hero, Ray Oyler, hit home for many. Here’s a sampling of recollections.
Bill Reader
The 1969 Pilots were a bad baseball team but a fascinating story
Is it crazy to be so interested in an old baseball team? I’ll tell you what’s crazy: trading Lou Piniella for Steve Whitaker and John...
Pilots shortstop Ray Oyler played only one season in Seattle and batted .165. Why was he so popular? VIEW
Pilots shortstop Ray Oyler was a hit with his fans, family and teammates, but not at the plate.
Danny Newcomb & the Sugarmakers will play songs from their new record at Easy Street
Danny Newcomb’s third record with the Sugarmakers, “Steal the World,” will be available at an all-ages in-store show Friday at Easy Street Records in West...
The Backstory: Our new ‘Gather’ column explores how, why and where we get together
Debuting this week, ‘Gather’ looks at our path to camaraderie, acceptance, belonging — and the realization that we’re not really as alone as we might...
‘Cheers!’ to our new magazine feature about drinking
Tantri Wija, in the name of research, will write about drinks (not just alcoholic) and the local drinking culture.
The truth is out there — and in our magazine theme for 2019 | The Backstory
This year, Pacific NW magazine will explore the concept of truth: in social, cultural, historical and interpersonal realms.
Our photographers will share their Pictures of the Year at Pacific Science Center
Hear behind-the-scenes stories of picture-perfect images from Seattle Times photographers during this annual, free public event.
Whitney Mongé follows her European tour with a new record — and a lot of emotion VIEW
POSTSCRIPTS: The future seems brighter than ever for talented Seattle musician Whitney Mongé.
Whitney Mongé plans homecoming shows, release of her 4th record
The Seattle singer returns from a monthlong tour of Europe to release a six-song EP, with November shows planned at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral and...