Evergreen History Podcast

     Pilchuck Julia was a Snohomish region American Indian who was born around 1841. She was recognized for her ability to predict the weather as well as her friendly interactions with settlers. As she couldn't write, most information we have about her was written by white Americans, so like a lot of history we have to take what we know with a grain of salt. Nevertheless, her memory is celebrated by many.   

Roslyn is a town nestled in the eastern cascades of central Washington which was home to coal mining operations for decades. In its heyday they were “the most extensive” in the state. As is sadly true with many industrial ventures, safety was not a priority and there were numerous accidents in the area. The Roslyn mine disaster, occurred on May 10 1892, still stands as the worst coal mining calamity in not just the town, but the entire state, with a death toll of 45.

Originally opened as the "Insane Asylum of Washington Territory," this mental health facility has it's fair share of tales from lobotomies to famous patients.