Skiing into the Bright Open, a modern-day adventure
Courtney Olsen reviews Norwegian cross-country skiier and adventurer Liv Arnesen’s memoir about her solo skiing expedition to the South Pole in 1994.
Author: Courtney Olsen
“Sisters Sail the Salish Sea”
This summer’s Daughters of Norway Convention was a celebration of sisterhood and Norwegian heritage, bringing members from all over the U.S. to Bremerton.
The end of an era
As PLU prepares to phase out its Nordic Studies program, Dr. Troy Storfjell shares about the future of the study of Norway and the Nordic region.
One Ocean Expedition brings global focus to ocean sustainability
As part of the One Ocean Expedition, the tall ship Statsraad Lehmkuhl will complete a 19-month circumnavigatory voyage to bring awareness to ocean health.
J.T. Rogers’ Oslo takes to the screen
Courtney Olsen reviews HBO’s new film Oslo, following the story of the secret peace negotiations between Israel and Palestine that lead to the Oslo Accords
Crisp invigorates the food supply chain with data
Get to know Crisp founder and CEO Are Traasdahl and learn more about how Crisp is changing the food industry for the better with data.
Beyond Atlantic Crossing
After watching Atlantic Crossing, Assistant Editor Courtney Olsen set out to learn more about Crown Princess Märtha and her early life.
A new Tune Viking ship
A new reconstruction project from TUNE VIKING aims to bring Norwegian youth together to build a replica of the famous 1,200-year-old Tune Viking ship.
All in the family
Perfoming at heritage events around the Pacific Northwest, the Winter Band spreads the joy of traditional Scandinavian music while preserving older songs.
A virtual royal visit
Crown Prince Haakon and a delegation of Norwegian dignitaries made a virtual royal visit to California to discuss climate goals and actions.
