Stetattle Creek was derived from stəbtabəl’ (stub-tahb-elh), or grizzly bear, in the Lushootseed language spoken by the Upper Skagit people who lived on these lands for at least 10,000 years.

Host Knute Berger mines the Pacific Northwest’s historical and cultural nuggets. This season's Mossback Special reintroduces viewers to the history of our region-defining Columbia River.

Wildfire season in the Pacific Northwest typically runs through summer into November, when conditions are the driest and fires are more easily sparked. Michigan got an eyeful of that this summer ...

"The Columbia River and its tributaries, wetlands, and estuaries are the lifeblood of the Pacific Northwest, providing abundant water, power, recreation, agriculture, transportation and natural ...