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
Environment The environmental wins and losses in Olympia this year Even with Democrats in charge of the Legislature, environmentalists struggled on climate, clean water and orca protection. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / March 16, 2018
Politics As time runs out, will lawmakers pass a historic carbon tax this year? The chances of the carbon tax passing are looking better than they ever have. by Sally Deneen InvestigateWest / February 28, 2018
Politics Is the sixth time the charm for Inslee's carbon tax? The 2018 Legislative session is nearing its final two weeks with some key environmental issues still undecided. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / February 20, 2018
Politics 6 environmental issues to watch in Olympia Here's a rundown of key environmental issues expected to be argued and voted on by the end of the legislative session. by Sally Deneen for InvestigateWest / January 16, 2018
Opinion Best of 2017: I’m a Republican, and I’m joining the protests On Saturday morning over coffee I read a summary of Donald Trump’s executive order regarding refugees and immigrants. Then I read the order itself. And then I read it again. by Chris Vance / December 26, 2017
I'm not sure I'm a Republican anymore Protest against U.S. President Donald Trump in New York. by Chris Vance / July 26, 2017
Has Trump doomed the WA GOP to irrelevance? Photo Illustration by IoSonoUnaFotoCamera via Flickr by Chris Vance / May 14, 2017
Politics Washington’s GOP has some lessons for Trump Sen. Mark Schoesler, above, leads the Republican-controlled state Senate. by Chris Vance / March 28, 2017
