Environment Skagit dams in crosshairs of renewed push to save salmon, orcas With Seattle’s power supply in the balance, tribes and activists are demanding changes to how Seattle City Light’s dams are run. by Lester Black High Country News / July 26, 2021
Opinion Republicans need to choose: Trump or America Members of the GOP at every level, including in Washington state, are responsible for the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol. by Chris Vance / January 8, 2021
Opinion What a Biden presidency could mean for WA politics With a friendly administration and a shifting local party system, a political realignment could be underway. by Chris Vance / November 7, 2020
Opinion Election 2020: A national blue wave will impact these WA races The outlines of the election are locked in: Democrats will remain on top. Only a few local contests remain in doubt. by Chris Vance / October 16, 2020
Opinion Four takeaways from Washington’s 2020 primary election Rural-urban polarization is growing, the Democratic civil war continues and other lessons from the Aug. 4 primary. by Chris Vance / August 10, 2020
Opinion Raul Garcia can’t save WA Republicans from Tim Eyman In the governor’s race and beyond, the GOP needs to get far away from the toxic populism of Eyman and Donald Trump. by Chris Vance / July 16, 2020
Opinion The GOP effort for the governor's office is futile Washington Republicans have run serious gubernatorial races in the past, but that era is over. by Chris Vance / June 18, 2020
Opinion How one-party rule came to Washington state King County Republicans used to dominate the suburbs. That era is over. by Chris Vance / May 8, 2020
Opinion Saving Washington: The case for relying on the feds In 300 words, community leaders offer ideas to soften the economic blow caused by coronavirus. by Chris Vance / April 6, 2020
Opinion Trump could start a trade war, but WA politicians just shrug How can political and civic leaders stay so calm when 40 percent of jobs in Washington depend on trade? by Chris Vance / April 11, 2018
