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
Culture Rail advocates hope for last-minute save in Kirkland The Eastside rail line (in red) has a host of owners. Click image to enlarge. by C.B. Hall / March 6, 2013
Slippery slopes: Can we mudproof Northwest rail? Mudslides cause frequent disruptions for Amtrak trains using BNSF tracks like this one. by C.B. Hall / January 28, 2013
Rail or trail? Eastsiders gather in Woodinville to sip wine and talk trains A new Eastside TRailway Alliance wants to keep the Eastside rail corridor. Kirkland wants to tear it up. Round One at Chateau Ste. Michelle was informational - and courteous. by C.B. Hall / January 27, 2013
Don't let RapidRide turn you off of bus rapid transit Riders waiting at a RapidRide stop in lower Queen Anne. by C.B. Hall / January 7, 2013
Politics Art vs. transportation: Greyhound move hits an obstacle The proposed Greyhound terminal would be adjacent to Sound Transit's Stadium Station east of Safeco Field and CenturyLink Field. by C.B. Hall / December 17, 2012
