Beneath the Evergreens

McNeil Island Correctional Center was a prison unlike almost any other, sitting on a remote island where prisoners, prison workers, and their families all lived side by side. Opened in 1875 before Washington even became a state, it eventually housed infamous prisoners like Charles Manson and Robert “Birdman of Alcatraz” Stroud. After 136 years, the prison closed in 2011, leaving behind an eerie abandoned community surrounded by forests, wildlife, and more than a century of dark history.

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• The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults):
  Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or use the online chat.
• Outside the U.S.:
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In April 2017, 22 year old Jacob Gray disappeared after his bicycle and camping trailer were found abandoned along Sol Duc Hot Springs Road in Olympic National Park, with his identity initially unknown and four unexplained arrows found nearby. After Jacob was identified, an extensive search was launched, but his family, particularly his father Randy, continued looking for him for more than a year. In August 2018, Jacob’s remains were discovered on a remote ridge above Hoh Lake, more than 15 miles from his abandoned bicycle, with hypothermia considered likely but the official cause of death remaining inconclusive. The mystery of why Jacob left his bicycle, how he reached the remote mountain ridge, and what happened to him remains unsolved.

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Episodes that touch on fear, mystery, or the unknown can sometimes stir up difficult feelings. If you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or any other mental health challenge, please know there is support available and people who want to help.

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (United States):
  Call or text 988 any time for free, confidential support from trained counselors.
• Crisis Text Line:
  Text HOME to 741741 to chat with a crisis counselor 24/7.
• NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness):
  Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HelpLine” to 62640 for guidance, information, and emotional support.
• The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults):
  Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or use the online chat.
• Outside the U.S.:
  Visit www.iasp.info/crisis-centres to find mental health crisis lines in your area.

You deserve care, understanding, and support. Reaching out is a sign of strength.

In the late 1800s, anarchism was gaining momentum across Washington State, inspiring groups of idealists to create communities built around shared land, labor, and radical ideas. One such colony took root near Anderson Island and managed to survive for nearly 20 years, but eventually, the community began to unravel. What brought down this utopian experiment? Internal conflict, changing ideals, and, apparently… skinny dipping.

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Episodes that touch on fear, mystery, or the unknown can sometimes stir up difficult feelings. If you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or any other mental health challenge, please know there is support available and people who want to help.

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (United States):
  Call or text 988 any time for free, confidential support from trained counselors.
• Crisis Text Line:
  Text HOME to 741741 to chat with a crisis counselor 24/7.
• NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness):
  Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HelpLine” to 62640 for guidance, information, and emotional support.
• The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults):
  Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or use the online chat.
• Outside the U.S.:
  Visit www.iasp.info/crisis-centres to find mental health crisis lines in your area.

You deserve care, understanding, and support. Reaching out is a sign of strength.

Nestled deep in the forests of southwest Washington, Yacolt is a tiny town with a haunting reputation that stretches back centuries. In this episode, we explore why Native tribes called it the "haunted place," uncover eerie legends of the mysterious Whistlers and towering Bigfoot-like creatures said to roam the surrounding wilderness, and revisit the terrifying Yacolt Burn of 1902, a wildfire so massive its smoke darkened skies, dropped ash over Portland, and could be seen from Seattle. Join us as we separate history from legend and discover why Yacolt remains one of Washington's most mysterious and unsettling places.

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Episodes that touch on fear, mystery, or the unknown can sometimes stir up difficult feelings. If you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or any other mental health challenge, please know there is support available and people who want to help.

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (United States):
  Call or text 988 any time for free, confidential support from trained counselors.
• Crisis Text Line:
  Text HOME to 741741 to chat with a crisis counselor 24/7.
• NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness):
  Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HelpLine” to 62640 for guidance, information, and emotional support.
• The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults):
  Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or use the online chat.
• Outside the U.S.:
  Visit www.iasp.info/crisis-centres to find mental health crisis lines in your area.

You deserve care, understanding, and support. Reaching out is a sign of strength.

In 1859, the Pig War brought the United States and Great Britain to the brink of war on Washington's San Juan Islands after an American farmer shot a British-owned pig that had wandered into his potato patch. What began as a simple dispute quickly escalated into an international standoff, with hundreds of American soldiers and British warships facing each other across the island, yet remarkably, not a single human life was lost. The conflict ended through diplomacy and years of peaceful joint occupation before an international arbitration awarded the San Juan Islands to the United States in 1872. Join us as we uncover the surprisingly tense, often humorous story of how one unfortunate pig nearly changed the map of the Pacific Northwest forever.

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💜If you’re struggling with mental illness, you are not alone

Episodes that touch on fear, mystery, or the unknown can sometimes stir up difficult feelings. If you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or any other mental health challenge, please know there is support available and people who want to help.

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (United States):
  Call or text 988 any time for free, confidential support from trained counselors.
• Crisis Text Line:
  Text HOME to 741741 to chat with a crisis counselor 24/7.
• NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness):
  Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HelpLine” to 62640 for guidance, information, and emotional support.
• The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults):
  Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or use the online chat.
• Outside the U.S.:
  Visit www.iasp.info/crisis-centres to find mental health crisis lines in your area.

You deserve care, understanding, and support. Reaching out is a sign of strength.

For more than a century, Spokane’s Davenport Hotel has stood as a symbol of elegance, luxury, What if your favorite Irish pub was once Seattle's busiest mortuary, where thousands of the city's dead began their final journey? This week, we uncover the dark history of Kells Irish Pub, exploring deadly scandals, forgotten tragedies, and the chilling legends of Charlie, the silent man who still appears at the bar, and the mysterious Little Girl in Red who is said to wander the halls after dark.

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💜If you’re struggling with mental illness, you are not alone

Episodes that touch on fear, mystery, or the unknown can sometimes stir up difficult feelings. If you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or any other mental health challenge, please know there is support available and people who want to help.

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (United States):
  Call or text 988 any time for free, confidential support from trained counselors.
• Crisis Text Line:
  Text HOME to 741741 to chat with a crisis counselor 24/7.
• NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness):
  Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HelpLine” to 62640 for guidance, information, and emotional support.
• The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults):
  Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or use the online chat.
• Outside the U.S.:
  Visit www.iasp.info/crisis-centres to find mental health crisis lines in your area.

You deserve care, understanding, and support. Reaching out is a sign of strength.

For more than a century, Spokane’s Davenport Hotel has stood as a symbol of elegance, luxury, and Pacific Northwest history. But beneath its grand architecture and celebrity-filled past lurk tales of unexplained phenomena, from the mysterious Lady in White wandering the mezzanine to ghostly activity in Room 1105 and the hotel’s vintage elevators. In this episode of Beneath the Evergreens, we explore the legends, eyewitness accounts, and lingering spirits said to haunt one of Washington’s most iconic landmarks. Is The Davenport simply a historic hotel, or are some of its guests refusing to check out?

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes references to abuse, trauma, and death. Listener discretion is advised.

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💜If you’re struggling with mental illness, you are not alone

Episodes that touch on fear, mystery, or the unknown can sometimes stir up difficult feelings. If you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or any other mental health challenge, please know there is support available and people who want to help.

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (United States):
  Call or text 988 any time for free, confidential support from trained counselors.
• Crisis Text Line:
  Text HOME to 741741 to chat with a crisis counselor 24/7.
• NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness):
  Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HelpLine” to 62640 for guidance, information, and emotional support.
• The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults):
  Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or use the online chat.
• Outside the U.S.:
  Visit www.iasp.info/crisis-centres to find mental health crisis lines in your area.

You deserve care, understanding, and support. Reaching out is a sign of strength.

In 1885, the city of Tacoma carried out one of the most organized expulsions in Pacific Northwest history when hundreds of Chinese residents were forced from their homes by city leaders, businessmen, and armed mobs in what became known as “The Tacoma Method.” This week on Beneath the Evergreens, we uncover how racism, labor tensions, and the Chinese Exclusion Act fueled a campaign of intimidation that erased Tacoma’s Chinatown and changed the city forever. We also explore the long road to reconciliation and why this dark chapter of Washington history still matters today.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes references to abuse, trauma, and death. Listener discretion is advised.

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💜If you’re struggling with mental illness, you are not alone

Episodes that touch on fear, mystery, or the unknown can sometimes stir up difficult feelings. If you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or any other mental health challenge, please know there is support available and people who want to help.

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (United States):
  Call or text 988 any time for free, confidential support from trained counselors.
• Crisis Text Line:
  Text HOME to 741741 to chat with a crisis counselor 24/7.
• NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness):
  Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HelpLine” to 62640 for guidance, information, and emotional support.
• The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults):
  Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or use the online chat.
• Outside the U.S.:
  Visit www.iasp.info/crisis-centres to find mental health crisis lines in your area.

You deserve care, understanding, and support. Reaching out is a sign of strength.

On today’s episode of Beneath the Evergreens, Ana and Jessy explore a chilling mystery from Washington State’s past. Over the course of one summer in the late 1800s, three devastating fires erupted across the state, leaving destruction and unanswered questions in their wake. Was it the work of a serial arsonist, a tragic coincidence, or something even more sinister lurking beneath the surface? Tune in as we dig into the history, the theories, and the eerie connections that still leave us wondering.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes references to abuse, trauma, and death. Listener discretion is advised.

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💜If you’re struggling with mental illness, you are not alone

Episodes that touch on fear, mystery, or the unknown can sometimes stir up difficult feelings. If you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or any other mental health challenge, please know there is support available and people who want to help.

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (United States):
  Call or text 988 any time for free, confidential support from trained counselors.
• Crisis Text Line:
  Text HOME to 741741 to chat with a crisis counselor 24/7.
• NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness):
  Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HelpLine” to 62640 for guidance, information, and emotional support.
• The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults):
  Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or use the online chat.
• Outside the U.S.:
  Visit www.iasp.info/crisis-centres to find mental health crisis lines in your area.

You deserve care, understanding, and support. Reaching out is a sign of strength.

In this episode, we dive into the haunting and tragic story of the Whitman Mission near Walla Walla, where Protestant missionaries Marcus and Narcissa Whitman sought to convert the Cayuse people while navigating growing cultural tensions on the Oregon frontier. As disease spread along the Oregon Trail in 1847, mistrust deepened after measles devastated Native communities, leading many Cayuse to blame Marcus Whitman when his medical treatments failed to save their people. On November 29, 1847, tensions erupted into the deadly Whitman Massacre, leaving 13 mission members dead and sparking a chain of events that reshaped the future of the Oregon Territory forever.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes references to abuse, trauma, and death. Listener discretion is advised.

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💜If you’re struggling with mental illness, you are not alone

Episodes that touch on fear, mystery, or the unknown can sometimes stir up difficult feelings. If you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or any other mental health challenge, please know there is support available and people who want to help.

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (United States):
  Call or text 988 any time for free, confidential support from trained counselors.
• Crisis Text Line:
  Text HOME to 741741 to chat with a crisis counselor 24/7.
• NAMI HelpLine (National Alliance on Mental Illness):
  Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HelpLine” to 62640 for guidance, information, and emotional support.
• The Trevor Project (for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults):
  Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or use the online chat.
• Outside the U.S.:
  Visit www.iasp.info/crisis-centres to find mental health crisis lines in your area.

You deserve care, understanding, and support. Reaching out is a sign of strength.