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The millionaire built a 'castle' on the Columbia River and later a replica of the English monument.

Frederick & Nelson showed Washingtonians that during the holidays, it takes two to Frango.

For decades, department stores competed for customers. Knute Berger recalls how Frederick & Nelson lured them in with a chocolate mint truffle.

Two eccentrics with Northwest ties turned their (unclothed) backs on civilization and made headlines.

The Portland-born 'Nature Man' was a regular kid until an illness inspired him to shed his clothes and take to the woods. Fame followed.

The author and Crosscut Ideas Festival speaker says backlash to America’s ‘awokening’ is the latest iteration of past generations’ talking points.

Since the 1930s, Hollywood has fixated on Seattle's complex nature, from its stunning mountains and oceans to sprawling freight yards.

The Emerald City has played many film roles, from gritty city to rom-com backdrop. Knute Berger reviews our cinematic history.

The remains of felled trees could be a nuisance — or a dream home.

During the timber boom, opportunists turned the remains of old-growth trees into homes and postcard spectacles.