Knute Berger

Seattle's New Transplants Want a Different City Than Newcomers of Old

Seattle’s New Transplants Want a Different City Than Newcomers of Old

Nearly half of King County's newest residents think they'll be gone in five years.

The idea of Seattle escapism has given way to urban growth and techie careerism.

Knute Berger

While Seattle's Covered in Smoke, U.S. Ignores Climate Change on Global Stage

While Seattle’s Covered in Smoke, U.S. Ignores Climate Change on Global Stage

American representatives at Expo 2017 were silent on effects of carbon.

British Columbia wildfires blanketed Elliott Bay with smoke last month.

Knute Berger

Seattle Used to be Edgy, Now We Make Unicorn Frappuccinos

Seattle Used to be Edgy, Now We Make Unicorn Frappuccinos

There are signs that Northwest noir is being revived, but Knute Berger sees a sanitized version without the edge.

Our deep forests and gray days create the visual backdrop for moody Northwest noir.

Knute Berger

KeyArena's Iconic Roof Isn't Going Anywhere

KeyArena’s Iconic Roof Isn’t Going Anywhere

Granting the arena landmark status could mean millions for developers.

KeyArena’s sloped roof will remain part of Seattle’s skyline.

Knute Berger

Can Our Beloved Teriyaki Joints Survive New Seattle?

Can Our Beloved Teriyaki Joints Survive New Seattle?

Culinary and technological evolution threatens Seattle's signature fast food.

May teriyaki reign eternal as Seattle continues to evolve.

Knute Berger

Seattle's Most Unsung 'Park' is Hidden in This Pioneer Square Hotel

Seattle’s Most Unsung ‘Park’ is Hidden in This Pioneer Square Hotel

As we celebrate 120 years of Seattle’s part in the Klondike Gold Rush, the park site could help redefine what an urban park can be.

Pioneer Square’s Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park offers an opportunity to redefine what the role of a national park can be.

Knute Berger

Seattle Center’s Space Age Ground Zero is Worth Remembering, if Not Saving

Seattle Center’s Space Age Ground Zero is Worth Remembering, if Not Saving

The city is considering granting the piece of Seattle history landmark status.

A World’s Fair crowd lined up outside the NASA Pavilion in 1962.

Knute Berger

Space Needle Renovation Plans Embrace Future and Past

Space Needle Renovation Plans Embrace Future and Past

In some ways, what's old is new with the Needle's $100 million makeover.

The Space Needle architect’s model featured a tall glass barrier on the observation deck that was never built. Until now.

Knute Berger

Why Can't Seattle be More Welcoming to Tourists?

Why Can’t Seattle be More Welcoming to Tourists?

A little effort (on both sides) would go a long way.

I-5 signs through downtown can confuse tourists and locals alike

Knute Berger

The Problem With Trying to Eat Politically Correct

The Problem With Trying to Eat Politically Correct

Cultural appropriation is real. But playing food police is a slippery slope.

A Portland burrito pop-up triggered a hellstorm of backlash.

Knute Berger

The Hypocrisy of Taxing Sugar in Sugartown

The Hypocrisy of Taxing Sugar in Sugartown

Seattle is a city built on Cinnamon Dolce Lattes.

They may take our “soda tax” money, but they will never take our Cinnamon Dolce Lattes!

Knute Berger

Truffle Salted Tater Tots and Other Signs of the Seattle Apocalypse

Truffle Salted Tater Tots and Other Signs of the Seattle Apocalypse

The End Times are nigh in Seattle. Here's proof.

Societies crumble when the sanctity of the tater tot is violated.

Knute Berger

How Seattle's activist past shaped the future of transportation in the region

How Seattle’s activist past shaped the future of transportation in the region

Gray Matters: History, says Knute Berger, shows us that activism can make a positive difference in local projects.

Some Seattleites want to save the “ramps to nowhere” as a monument to citizen activism

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