Knute Berger

Mossback's Northwest

Host Knute Berger mines the Pacific Northwest's historical and cultural nuggets. Learn hidden backstories behind the region's most interesting treasures and discover why they're still relevant today.

When Washington's Cities Burned

During a hot summer, we worry about wildfires in our forests and rangelands. But in 1889, the year that Washington became a state, three of Washington's cities burned within weeks of each other.