Politics Field Notes from Olympia: Moeties, closed-door caucus meetings and our open government ideal Legislative caucuses are off limits to the press and public, including anthropologists. by David Price / March 19, 2015
Politics Field Notes from Olympia: What if lawmakers were more like the people they serve? State Sen. Andy Hill, a prototypical Washington legislator: white, male, well-educated and well to do. Not that there's anything wrong with that. by David Price / February 26, 2015
Politics Field Notes from Olympia: Legislating virtual worlds Laws about taxing or not taxing online sales are an example of a cultural invention that dictates the way we view and behave in the "real" world. by David Price / February 22, 2015
Politics Field Notes from Olympia: The power of language and the "fear grimace" Facial expressions and posture send signals about relationships and power dynamics. by David Price / February 12, 2015
Politics Field Notes from Olympia: An anthropologist in the state capital An anthropologist in the capital, studying state lawmakers in their natural habitat. by David Price / February 11, 2015
Politics Paul Schell's sudden death leaves Whidbey heartbroken Paul Schell, as mayor in 1999 by Sue Frause / July 30, 2014
Culture The MV Coho: A low-budget response to winter tropics cravings The MV Coho in Victoria. by Sue Frause / November 22, 2012
Culture BoltBus: Cheap fares, free WiFi, occasional fire A BoltBus, headed to Vancouver. by Sue Frause / November 8, 2012
Culture Iceland comes calling at Staple & Fancy Icelandic musicians Julius and Asgeir Tausit take a break Staple & Fancy in Ballard. by Sue Frause / October 12, 2012
