Mossback Lessons unearthed from the Northwest’s little-known histories While digging into volcanic eruptions and grizzly bears, Mossback’s Northwest host Knute Berger found that the past has a lot to say. by Knute Berger / October 4, 2023
Inside Cascade PBS Mossback's Northwest: A glance ahead at Season 6 Premiering Sept. 29, the video/podcast series explores Jazz Age Seattle, the legacy of the Pig War and much more. by Knute Berger / September 27, 2022
Inside Cascade PBS Mossback reflects on Crosscut's 15th anniversary Our editor-at-large looks back on connecting PNW heritage and identity with ways to make sense of the present. by Knute Berger / March 29, 2022
Inside Cascade PBS How Mossback went from a state of mind to TV series Season 5 of Mossback's Northwest surfaces new details on familiar stories and brings less-known PNW lore to life. by Knute Berger / December 8, 2021
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. by Knute Berger / November 11, 2021
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. by Knute Berger / November 3, 2021
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. by Knute Berger / October 21, 2021 / Updated at 10:16 a.m.
Opinion We’re living in the age of the megafire We have a long history of wildfire in the PNW. But megafires are a new thing entirely. by Knute Berger / October 13, 2021
Culture Remembering the Seattle architect who built the World Trade Center Minoru Yamasaki's work emphasized humanism and democracy. It left a significant mark on our built environment. by Knute Berger / September 9, 2021
Opinion The Cuomo sexual harassment scandal mirrors PNW political history Three decades ago, prominent political figures in Oregon and Washington faced allegations similar to those that have led to Andrew Cuomo's downfall. by Knute Berger / August 11, 2021