Opinion Washington has proved vote-by-mail improves democracy Republicans have forced Americans to choose between their health and their vote. Our state knows there's a better way. by Tina Podlodowski / May 4, 2020
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
Environment How Washington farmers are moving to smarter water solutions Walla Walla hills by TuckRussell / May 25, 2014
Politics Yakima's future: Parks or parking lots? The Plaza Concept, courtesy of Crandall Arambula by TuckRussell / March 6, 2014
Culture Yakima's push to become Washington's wine capital The other side of the sign that welcomes you to Washington Wine Country thanks you for visiting. by TuckRussell / March 27, 2013
Politics How gun control effort can get a good start right here President Obama speaks about the school shootings in Connecticut. by Tina Podlodowski / December 16, 2012