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The Photographer Who Defined the PNW
Brother to Edward, Asahel Curtis had his own approach to capturing the culture of the region.
Stephen Hegg
Stephen is formerly a senior video producer at Crosscut and KCTS 9. He specialized in arts and culture, and produced Mossback’s Northwest and Crosscut NOW.
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Mossback's Northwest: One-of-a kind characters from PNW's past
From Seattle's first woman mayor to skyjacker D.B. Cooper, our special this year is a survey of quirky characters from our past.
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How Crab Louis Became King
No one really knows who made the first of these delicacies, but some sleuthing reveals an origin spurred by the gold rush and railroads.
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Who Was Paul Bunyan For?
The legendary lumberjack has been central to American identity. But who does he really represent?
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Where Did All the Sea Monsters Go?
Headlines about sea creatures were once a regular occurrence around the Salish Sea. We take a deep dive into local lore.