Culture
Remembering the Seattle architect who built the World Trade Center
Minoru Yamasaki's work emphasized humanism and democracy. It left a significant mark on our built environment.
Knute Berger
Knute “Mossback” Berger is an editor-at-large and host of "Mossback’s Northwest" at Cascade PBS. He writes about politics and regional heritage.
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Opinion
The Cuomo sexual harassment scandal mirrors PNW political history
Three decades ago, prominent political figures in Oregon and Washington faced allegations similar to those that have led to Andrew Cuomo's downfall.
Opinion
To solve Seattle’s biggest problems, the city needs to think small
Four new books make the case that a city’s character — and its potential for bold change — lies in the little details.
Opinion
In the PNW, Confederate flag controversies are not new
Recent incidents in the region and a secession movement in Oregon show the Civil War era and its divisions still echo in the Northwest.
Opinion
Remembering Cascadia’s last great world’s fair, 35 years later
Vancouver’s Expo ’86 was the last time North America hosted a world’s fair. Here’s what made it a golden moment.