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The stories behind Seattle's iconic Elephant Car Wash
CityStream: Elephant Car Wash
2/16/20176:58

Its signature pink elephant neon sign has greeted thousands of customers during 66 years of service. And despite feeling the squeeze from towering cranes and fancy high-rises, Seattle's Elephant Car Wash is as popular as ever. It also has stories to tell - ranging from wacky marketing plans involving pachyderms to celebrity clients like the Sultan of Brunei and President Reagan.

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CityStream: Pioneer Square Improvements

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CityStream: Aquarium executive shares details of the Ocean Pavilion

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CityStream: BMX racing for all ages

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CityStream: RSJI turns 20

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CityStream: Seattle’s Downtown Public Library Still Shines at 20

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FAS Fleet Overview

CityStream: The city’s fleet mechanics keep Seattle on the move

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Black Farmer's Collective

CityStream: Black Farmers Collective Reconnects People to the Land

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CityStream: Feral cats

Alley Cat Project Works to Improve the Lives of Feral Cats

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CityStream: Seattle's buskers

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7/30/2024
CityStream: Humpback Whales Return

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4/30/2024
CityStream: Kei Trucks Growing in Popularity

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