Seattle-based entrepreneur and inventor of the modern backpack, Murray McCory, died last month at the age of 80.

Murray McCory, who founded JanSport while a student at UW and whose lightweight backpack, revolutionized school life for millions of students, died Oct. 7 in Seattle.

After the death of Murray McCory, a founder of the outdoors equipment company JanSport, readers recalled how their backpacks served them on life’s journeys.

By Clay Risen Murray McCory, who founded the outdoor equipment company JanSport while still in college and whose signature innovation, a lightweight backpack, revolutionized school life for ...

He started the backpack company in 1967, while still in college, and went on to revolutionize the way students carry books.

Murray McCory, co-founder of JanSport credited with developing many of the brand’s iconic products, passed away in Seattle, ...

Hawaii native and former 'Iolani standout JJ Mandaquit will play his collegiate basketball at the University of Washington.

Bluetti has taken portable power to absurd levels with its new Handsfree Backpack Power Stations. They’re available in big or bigger versions depending on how long — and how much gear — you ...

Hawaii voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballot in the presidential election after a closely fought contest between Vice President Kamala Harris, a Democrat, and Republican ...

Submit your application to your County Elections Division by 4:30 p.m. on the 10th day before the election. Visit a designated place of deposit or voter service center in the county where you ...