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Zosha Millman

Zosha is a reporter for seattlepi.com.

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Famed Seattle spots: What they once were and what's there today

As the city develops into something almost unfamiliar to its longest residents, here's a look back at some of Seattle's most famous, infamous, and historic spots and what they've become. Callie Craighead and Zosha Millman

Proposed versions of Seattle that failed to pass

From visions of a European-style civic center to a floating stadium, here's a look at some other projects that could have changed the city as we know it for better or worse. Callie Craighead and Zosha Millman

Looking back at Ravenna's nuclear shelter

The defunct nuclear fallout shelter still sits underneath I-5 in Ravenna, complete with escape hatches, a generator, an air filtration system, and a locked door. Callie Craighead and Zosha Millman

Spooky sights: Exploring Washington's ghost towns

There's a handful of ghost towns around the state, all of which are just waiting for visitors to stop by and enjoy the sights of industrial decay and time gone by. Callie Craighead and Zosha Millman

Fact or fiction: Exploring Seattle's urban lore and legends

Mysteries and myths thrive in the Emerald City. But did these Seattle stories really happen, or are they urban legends? Callie Craighead and Zosha Millman

101 years ago: General Strike ground Seattle to a halt

General strikes, which call for workers across the board to stop work in protest, are not common in the U.S. But Seattle made history over a century ago Thursday with a strike that is widely credited as one of the first city-wide labor action in... By Zosha Millman

A look at the stars of 'Singles' — then and now

Since "Singles" was released in 1992, Seattle has officially come of age. More than ever, the city is booming and on the map, so to speak. The cast of "Singles" have also seen their stars rise of the years. By Zosha Millman

What's up with all the floating homes in Seattle?

It has become yet another thing that sets Seattle apart in some way. Once again we can probably thank "Sleepless in Seattle," since Tom Hanks' character lived in one and helped crystallize it as a quintessential Seattle experience despite it... By Zosha Millman

25 movies set in Washington but filmed in Vancouver

In 2019, Seattle got itself back in the theater — twice. Perhaps not since "Grey's Anatomy" has Seattle gotten this much attention in the culture, with both "Where'd you go Bernadette?" and "The Art of Racing in the Rain" featuring stories set... By Zosha Millman

155 years in: What's up with the P-I globe?

There's one thing on Seattle's waterfront hasn't changed in decades. And, probably, it's not going to change anytime soon either. We're talking, of course, about the P-I globe, which still sits atop the building at 101 Elliott Avenue West,... By Zosha Millman

Photos: Side by side look at how Capitol Hill has changed

More than ever, Seattle is feeling like a city that can change in an instant. Capitol Hill is no exception. By Genna Martin and Zosha Millman

Muckety-muck, Sasquatch and Vitamin R: Words only Seattleites know

Every area has a few local sayings that mean something different (or at all) to locals. Many Seattleites just don't realize their lexicon isn't commonplace. By ZOSHA MILLMAN

Got a day to kill? These are the best sights for you to see Seattle in a day

Maybe it's your job to look after your cousin for the day. Maybe your folks are finally checking out your new home. Either way, you've got a day to kill and Seattle is the city to do it. By ZOSHA MILLMAN

Tolo, jojos and S.L.U.T.: Words only Seattleites know

A glossary of Seattle words and phrases that might be useful to know. by Zosha Millman, Seattle P-I

Wine, weather, and weed: How Seattle celebrates NYE

How does Seattle do New Year's? Typically with a display at the Space Needle and a bit of cloud cover. It's not that the city isn't filled with a festive bunch -- we can swap wine and party with the best of them -- it's that New Year's is,... By Zosha Millman

Today in history: The WTO riots shut down downtown

On Nov. 30, 1999, Seattle exploded. It was definitely not the first time -- violent labor disputes have a long history in the city, not to mention the original "Battle of Seattle" in 1856 when settlers and Salish warriors attacked the village... By Zosha Millman

Real estate experts: Inventory shortages the 'new normal' in PNW

October is usually a slower season for Northwest real estate, and 2019 is no exception. According to the most recent Northwest Multiple Listing Service, the active listings of homes (both single-family houses and condos) during the month of... By Zosha Millman

Fall real estate may bring big openings for Seattle buyers

Opportunity is the buzz word for many Washington real estate experts at the moment. While supply problems hamstrung most of the market during the end of summer — what's normally known as the peak real estate season — September was a different... By Zosha Millman

Will October bring real estate relief? Here's what experts say

Inventory is a problem for the Washington real estate scene. According to this month's Northwest Multiple Listing Service report, the total active listings is down more than 10%, with 14 counties having double-digit drops. Only seven counties... By Zosha Millman

65 years of Alaskan Way: Seattle's viaduct through the years

The viaduct is no more. Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct was many things — beloved, hated, seismically unsound, embattled, short, a helluva view. And after 65 years, the final bits of it have been torn down. In its wake it leaves a brand new... By Zosha Millman