News The Sounders prepare for the world stage as the 2025 season kicks off Brian Schmetzer is carefully coaching the Seattle soccer team for a rigorous schedule of regular MLS play and tournaments — one of them being global. by Gavin Borchert / February 21, 2025
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: How racism pervades PNW outdoors culture Alison Mariella Désir and Knute Berger talk about the complex legacy of Catherine Montgomery, often called “the mother of the Pacific Crest Trail.” by Knute Berger & Alison Mariella Désir & Gavin Borchert / October 25, 2024
Environment Environmental stalwart Stewart Udall celebrated in new documentary The former Secretary of the Interior helped establish the Pacific Crest Trail, four national parks – including one in Washington – and many groundbreaking environmental laws. by Francesca Lyman / April 24, 2024
Culture 13 ways to observe Black History Month with art — and hockey From an opera about Malcolm X to commemorative Kraken jerseys, Black culture is being celebrated around Seattle. by Brangien Davis & Gavin Borchert / February 1, 2024
Culture The lore behind Washington’s spookiest historic haunts From Port Townsend to Pioneer Square, visit supernatural hotels frequented by ghost hunters from across the country this Halloween. by Francesca Lyman / October 20, 2023
Culture Support for is provided by Visit Bellingham Whatcom County. Made There: Harvesting fleece on a Yakima Valley alpaca farm Jennifer and John Ely of Sage Bluff Alpacas employ kindness, hard work and enthusiasm to produce prized luxury fiber for yarn and garments. by Sarah Hall / August 25, 2023
Culture Support for is provided by Visit Bellingham Whatcom County. Made There: A WWII airfield turned winery in the Yakima Valley The historic property has been passed through one family since the 1920s. Now it’s used as a vineyard and facility for Airfield Estates. by Sarah Hall / August 18, 2023
Culture Support for is provided by Visit Bellingham Whatcom County. Made There: The origins of the Northwest’s iconic Chukar Cherries Pam Montgomery took a chance on a Prosser orchard 35 years ago — and pioneered sweet success in the form of a fruity chocolate drop. by Sarah Hall / August 11, 2023
Culture Support for is provided by Visit Bellingham Whatcom County. Made There: Yakama artist Bessie Bill weaves traditional wa’paas Used for root gathering, the handcrafted bags are a way for Bill to connect to her heritage and her ceremonial name “One Who Makes Good Baskets.” by Sarah Hall / August 4, 2023
Culture Support for is provided by Visit Bellingham Whatcom County. Made There: Wood-wick candles crafted with care in Yakima Chantel Ramirez of Wild Wickzology uses repurposed containers, most notably Mexican dough bowls, to ignite her artisan creations. by Sarah Hall / July 28, 2023