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In the early 20th century, Catherine Montgomery spearheaded a movement to preserve old growth in Washington forests. Knute Berger shares her story.

In 1915, Germany wanted to keep the United States from joining World War I. Knute Berger explains how the fight came to the Northwest.

Still encountering racism in the 'free' states of the West, some Black communities sought the American Dream in Canada.

P-Patches launched a modern agricultural movement in the 1970s, sprouting from a small family farm in Wedgwood.

The North Cascades' bear population thrived in the 19th century, but now almost none are left. Advocates are working to bring them back.

In 1924, four airplanes took off from what’s now Magnuson Park. Six months and more than 26,000 miles later, half the fleet made it back

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

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

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