Culture The next Northwest world's fair might be in Shanghai North Americans look ahead to China's big coming out party in 2010 and remember when ... by Knute Berger / July 11, 2007
Culture Humankind is cruisin' for a bruin bruisin' – and the bears are giving it One of Washington's 25,000 black bears. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife) by Knute Berger / July 1, 2007
Culture Mossback is 'a nice guy – but he's wack-a-doodle-doo' Seattle puts on a Happy Face, but don't be fooled. There's often a subtext, or a "but," to go with that nice remark. by Knute Berger / June 29, 2007
Culture Northwest cities have an identity crisis, because metaphors are the new similes If Burien is the new Brooklyn, then what is Seattle? Or Portland? Or Brooklyn, for that matter? Follow the logic to some surprising answers. by Knute Berger / June 29, 2007
Culture Another roadside attraction is about to be demolished The Denny's restaurant in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood (top and bottom), with a resembling information booth at the 1962 World's Fair. by Knute Berger / June 25, 2007
Culture With 'nature-deficit disorder,' the decline of traditional summer camps Kids being kids — outdoors! by Knute Berger / June 11, 2007
Culture Mossback updates: a better life, an easier life, and wildlife North Dakota, where growing hemp is legal. (U.S. Department of Agriculture) by Knute Berger / June 3, 2007
Culture Nanny radio The airwaves are awash in stories of the "news you can use" variety, meaning an endless and annoying stream of traffic and weather reports, mixed with consumer features that remind you to live the... by Knute Berger / May 28, 2007
Culture John Muir on density Fresh from the Sierras, lungs full of fresh air, and a mind full of seditious thoughts about cities. by Knute Berger / May 22, 2007
Culture The monorail dream: It's better left in Vegas The spectacular view from the Las Vegas Monorail. (Wikipedia) by Knute Berger / May 21, 2007