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Seattle was far removed from the epicenter of hostilities, but the post-Civil War culture war flared up here.

A recent beluga whale sighting had Puget Sound agog. It wasn't the first time a whale visited a Northwest city.

From sewage to milk to vaccinations, naysayers have always obstructed mandates and measures.

Minoru Yamasaki's work emphasized humanism and democracy. It left a significant mark on our built environment.

Four new books make the case that a city’s character — and its potential for bold change — lies in the little details.

Vancouver’s Expo ’86 was the last time North America hosted a world’s fair. Here’s what made it a golden moment.

Unidentified aerial phenomena and ancient hominids are in the news. Both have a rich history in the Pacific Northwest.

Two Northwest scholars on what the history of the 1918 flu can teach us about our return to normal today.

Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan takes inspiration from the massive public works effort that helped shape the Emerald City, and America, for generations.