Joe's Vault
KOMO editor Joe Wren will take you back through the video archives for a look at interesting people, places and events of the past.
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Joe's Vault: The beginning of the toilet paper 50-packIn September, 1983, Costco opened its first discount warehouse in Seattle. More than 26 years later, customers are still stocking up on gigantic jars of mayonnaise, boxes of jerky and discount electronics. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: Looking back at back to schoolCheck out KOMO's coverage of the first days of school in the Puget Sound area from 1967 and 1977. You'll even get a look at Ken Schram's early fashion sense. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: Beatlemania in the Emerald CityForty-five years ago today, the Fab Four touched down in Seattle, sparking a frenzy from young fans who mobbed concerts, motorcade routes and any other place they could catch a glimpse of The Beatles. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: Let's go to the moonFormer KOMO anchor Jim Harriott takes us back to the Space Race and Apollo 11 moon landing in this 'Time Capsule' segment that first aired in 1987. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: Remembering JeffMy oldest friend passed away very recently. His name was Jeff Bedell and he fought a nearly 30-year battle against multiple sclerosis. And "fought" is the very word to use. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: St. Helens eruption as we covered itMonday marks the 29th anniversary of the eruption of Mount St. Helens. We pulled from the archives the newscast from the day of the eruption so you can see how the event was covered on KOMO 4 as it happened. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: Before Steve PoolFor 20 years, Ray Ramsey came into Seattle homes and spoke of all things weather, in Ray's inimitable style. He was the same in person as he was on the air, and when you were around Ray, you just had to listen to him. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: The Space Age and The KingDuring the 1962 Seattle World's Fair, the Space Age was in its infancy as the fair looked to the future with the help of cosmonauts, astronauts and Elvis Presley. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: Space Needle goes up and crowds arriveToday we'll check out the opening ceremonies for the Seattle World's Fair, a time lapse video of the Space Needle's construction, a tragic jet crash, and look at some of the faces, hats and foods seen at the fair. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: The biggest story of 1962Take a look back at KOMO's 1962 year-end recap of the Seattle World's Fair, including President Kennedy marking the open of the fair and the monorail's construction. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: Long before Steve PoolToday we open the vault and check out a newscast from May of 1955. Keith Jackson introduces weather with Marge Anderson, who points out what's happening around Washington in a much different way than we see during weather forecasts now. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: State of the art, 72 years agoThere wouldn't be a KOMO-TV without KOMO Radio. Today we'll check out a film from 1937 made at KOMO to show the workings of a modern radio station. In light of today's technology, it all looks very clunky and quaint. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: The CyclistIn 1971, KOMO Special Projects presented a film by photographer Bill Jensen called "The Cyclist," covering the spectrum of motorcycle life. It's very well done, especially considering how show was put together back then compared to now. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: Husky Stadium comes crashing downKOMO's Kathi Goertzen and Kerry Brock covered the story when part of Husky Stadium collapsed 22 years ago while construction crews were adding an upper level of seats. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: Making of a GiantMonday marks the 40th anniversary of the maiden flight of the first Boeing 747. Today we'll take a look at the massive construction project that went into to creating the first of the jumbo jetliners. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: The blizzard of 1916In just one day nearly two feet of snow fell in Seattle, blocking city streets, shutting down telegraph lines, and collapsing the dome of the St. James Cathedral. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: Christmas past in SeattleCheck out what KOMO cameras caught on Christmas Day in 1956 and 1957. The streets look different, but there was no shortage of holiday shoppers. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: A bit of holiday cheerToday's Vault selection is a feature originally aired on Christmas Day, 1986. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: Seattle transportation pastWhile the Viaduct is the central transportation issue of the day, Seattleites have had plenty of road and highway plans to debate. Take a look back at Seattle transportation beginning in the 1920's. Read more » 
Joe's Vault: 30 years ago todayLong-time residents of Western Washington will recognize the faces in this newscast from 1978, covering a big fire near Queen Anne Hill, local financial problems, sports and a chalkboard forecast. Read more » |
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