Mossback’s Northwest

Mossback’s Northwest

Knute Berger shares tales from the most interesting place in the world

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Our Glaciers: The Long Goodbye

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Our Glaciers: The Long Goodbye

Massive mountain glaciers define the Northwest. They are now retreating at a rapid pace.

Angeline, Portrait of Seattle’s “Princess”

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Angeline, Portrait of Seattle’s “Princess”

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Chief Seattle’s daughter, Kikisoblu, became the face of Seattle with a resilient story.

Upon Further Review: Seattle's Food Evolution

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Upon Further Review: Seattle's Food Evolution

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Cascade PBS food expert Rachel Belle discusses the past and present of Northwest cuisine.

How Skid Road Birthed a Literary City

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How Skid Road Birthed a Literary City

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Henry and Sarah Yesler were Seattle founders who helped build and launch a literary city.

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The Headwaters of the Columbia River

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Hosted by: Knute Berger & Stephen Hegg

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Stephen Hegg

• Apr 1, 2025

The Headwaters of the Columbia River

The massive Columbia River travels more than 1,200 miles from start to finish. It crosses four mountain ranges, powers…

The 1800s Influencer Who Made Tacoma Famous

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• Mar 26, 2025

The 1800s Influencer Who Made Tacoma Famous

In the second half of the 19th century, a businessman named George Francis Train rose to prominence through his success…

The Deadly Mouth of the Columbia

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• Mar 19, 2025

The Deadly Mouth of the Columbia

The tumultuous mouth of the Columbia River, near Astoria, Oregon, is beautiful but deadly. Thousands of ships have capsized and…

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