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From its beginnings at a bucolic Canadian lake to shipwreck dangers at its mouth, the Columbia River has defined the region's history and culture.

Meet the painter from British Columbia who evoked the 'liveness' of the Pacific Northwest's forests.

New first-hand documents show how architect Victor Steinbrueck helped secure the market's future while ushering in a new era of civic governance for Seattle.

In the ’60s, Seattle’s oldest neighborhood was facing demolition. New discoveries show the role architect Victor Steinbrueck played in stopping the wrecking ball.

Files discovered in the cellar of architect Victor Steinbrueck’s Eastlake home shed light on a battle over credit for the Seattle icon's distinctive look.

As the city celebrates the event's 60th anniversary, we look back at plans that never happened — including a floating island, a huge dome and an Atlantic City-style boardwalk.

A 19th-century globe-trotter called ‘Psycho’ Train brought national attention to WA cities with his attempts to break the speed record.

The longtime UW poetry professor and editor of Poetry Northwest was instrumental in shaping the region’s poetry of place.

The 'King of Salads' started appearing on menus of upscale restaurants and hotels in the early 1900s but its origin remains a mystery

Sports arenas and stadiums have long been the site of major civic battles.