Mossback
When the Confederate flag flew in Seattle
Seattle was far removed from the epicenter of hostilities, but the post-Civil War culture war flared up here.
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
In Seattle, 1918 Armistice Day led to celebrations — and a surge of flu
Celebration broke out on Armistice Day, and city residents seized their freedom, but at a cost.
Opinion
Seattle needs unity. Can Bruce Harrell deliver?
Fixing potholes used to define a good mayor. In today's divided city, the challenges ahead are far more significant.
Environment
In 1931, an orca swam to Portland — and caused a stir
A recent beluga whale sighting had Puget Sound agog. It wasn't the first time a whale visited a Northwest city.
Opinion
50 years later, the fight for Pike Place Market resonates
Once cast as an obstacle to a more modern Seattle, the downtown destination has become the kind of multi-layered urban environment we strive for.