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
Politics Seattle's Clise family cashes in a big pile of blue chips The approximate area of 12 acres of Clise Properties holdings in Seattle. by Knute Berger / June 24, 2007
Politics Middle class workers of the Pacific Northwest, unite! The United Food and Commercial Workers union Web site for the "Share the Success" campaign. by Knute Berger / June 17, 2007
Politics Theodore Roethke lives through David Wagoner Theodore Roethke (top) in the classroom in 1962, and David Wagoner. (University of Washington) by Knute Berger / June 15, 2007
Culture With 'nature-deficit disorder,' the decline of traditional summer camps Kids being kids — outdoors! by Knute Berger / June 11, 2007
Politics A study of Seattle media obsession with studies Want a stadium? More arts funding? Pork for bio-tech? Just turn to the new boom business journalists can't resist: the economic-impact industry. by Knute Berger / June 6, 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
Politics The private problems of public families Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels. (City of Seattle) by Knute Berger / May 30, 2007
Politics Bears gone wild The increasingly encountered black bear. (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife) by Knute Berger / May 29, 2007