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Opinion

The National Nordic Museum's surprising social justice message

The Ballard cultural venue is about heritage, but it also offers soft evangelism about social Democratic politics and values. 

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  • Knute Berger
/ July 8, 2019
Opinion

Seattle City Council faces an impossible task. Why do so many want in?

Those running for the seven open seats have before them a thankless — and essential — job.

 

by
  • Knute Berger
/ July 2, 2019
Culture

In tiny Lind, a demolition derby is an 'existential necessity'

A visit to the annual Combine Demolition Derby. 

by
  • Knute Berger
/ June 12, 2019
Opinion

Seattle's bungalow vibes are gone. It's a billionaire's city now

Howard Schultz prefers that we refer to local billionaires as "people of influence." They certainly are that, and they're not shy about their roles.

by
  • Knute Berger
/ June 4, 2019
Georgetown neighborhood of Seattle
Culture

One man's struggle to help preserve Georgetown's industrial cool

John Bennett hopes saving buildings in one neighborhood can help preserve Seattle at large.

by
  • Knute Berger
/ May 28, 2019
Environment

In a rapidly changing landscape, a Mount Rainier icon gets a new life

The renovation of the Paradise Inn’s 1920 wing and its Snowbridge, which connects to the main lodge, demonstrates the preservation challenges in this dynamic environment.

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  • Knute Berger
/ May 27, 2019
Opinion

This 93-year-old Republican can still hike into the wilderness he helped preserve

Former Gov. Dan Evans is still championing the environment and inspiring some within his party.

by
  • Knute Berger
/ May 21, 2019
Opinion

Why I'd rather be sunless in Seattle

The climate is changing, and I can feel it in my bones.

by
  • Knute Berger
/ May 8, 2019
Opinion

Is Seattle freeing itself from the automobile age?

We may have reached a period of 'peak car,' offering hope the cityscape will be freed up to serve other purposes. 

by
  • Knute Berger
/ May 6, 2019
Politics

Meet the Republicans who believe in climate change

At Crosscut Fest, some see a green future for the party.

by
  • Knute Berger
/ May 4, 2019
Opinion

Boom or bust, Seattle is a city of big ideas

Through good times and bad, the city has proven that it can rethink, retool and rebuild.

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  • Knute Berger
/ May 2, 2019
Culture

Meet the Metropolitans: Seattle’s first world champions

VIDEO: A century ago, Seattle's hockey team was the best in the world. But it was no match for the Spanish flu, or plans for a downtown parking garage. 

by
  • Knute Berger
/ April 24, 2019
Politics

The last time a guy from Washington ran for president

What Jay Inslee can learn from former Sen. Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson, who mounted his own presidential run.

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  • Knute Berger
/ March 8, 2019
Opinion

Washington's urban and rural communities need one another

Republicans and Democrats need to find ways to work together to the benefit of both parties constituents.

by
  • Knute Berger
/ March 4, 2019
Opinion

Can we define political centrism before it becomes meaningless?

The middle ground in American politics today really needs some defining.

by
  • Knute Berger
/ February 22, 2019
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