News Tokitae’s death surfaced orcas’ complicated history in the PNW The death of the whale at a Miami amusement park just before her planned release highlighted the species’ fraught relationship with humans. by Knute Berger / December 4, 2023
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
Opinion To solve Seattle’s biggest problems, the city needs to think small Four new books make the case that a city’s character — and its potential for bold change — lies in the little details. by Knute Berger / August 5, 2021
Opinion In the PNW, Confederate flag controversies are not new Recent incidents in the region and a secession movement in Oregon show the Civil War era and its divisions still echo in the Northwest. by Knute Berger / July 19, 2021
Opinion Remembering Cascadia’s last great world’s fair, 35 years later Vancouver’s Expo ’86 was the last time North America hosted a world’s fair. Here’s what made it a golden moment. by Knute Berger / July 7, 2021