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
Tech Big Hollywood's digital push may mean the end for independent theaters Ark Lodge Cinema owner David McRae, and building owners Alex Rosenast and Keith Robbins put their heads and hearts together to bring the cinema back to Columbia City. by Quin Benzel / December 5, 2012
Politics From peak to peak: Documenting the world's most remote places Climbers uncover ancient bones in Liesl Clark's 'Cave People of the Himalaya.' by Quin Benzel / October 19, 2012
Culture Seattle Weekender: Joaquin Phoenix goes nuts and justice is served at Town Hall Damien Echols, part of the West Memphis Three, wrote about his time on death row in Life After Death by Quin Benzel / September 27, 2012
Politics White House honoring Rainier Beach High PTSA leader Carlina Brown by Quin Benzel / August 9, 2012
Tech Sports arena coming down to close calls Chris Hansen, left, with Mayor Mike McGinn during a press event. by Quin Benzel / July 29, 2012