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 Sunday in Amsterdam? Let's go to that cool new Starbucks Inside the sliding glass doors of Starbucks: The Bank, multi-levels greet coffee customers. by Sue Frause / April 15, 2012
Culture Daughter of Norway: sorrow for land where we once honeymooned Growing up, I was surrounded by Norskes. My non-English speaking grandparents emigrated from Trondheim, Norway, to Snohomish County. by Sue Frause / July 27, 2011
Culture A nostalgic case for a Seattle 'observation wheel' The Singapore Flyer, the world's largest 'observation wheel' at 541 feet. by Sue Frause / June 13, 2011
Culture Amtrak: Record ridership and now Wi-Fi, too No longer will passengers aboard Amtrak Cascades receive the dreaded 'Address Not Found' message. by Sue Frause / February 1, 2011