Politics Republicans appear well-poised to hold state Senate The state Capitol by Chris Vance / August 6, 2014
Politics How Obama is rebuilding the GOP base Campaign bumper stickers and homemade buttons. (Tom Albers) by Chris Vance / September 13, 2009
Politics Very stormy weather Green River Valley: warnings on the flood plain by Chris Vance / August 25, 2009
Politics Vance Report: Early lines on 2010 races With enthusiasm for the Democratic administration waning, some of Washington's congressional and legislative 2010 races could be challenging for Democrats. by Chris Vance / January 20, 2010
Politics Election 09: Suburban voters are coming back to their GOP home Susan Hutchison by Chris Vance / November 4, 2009
Politics Vance Report: A red tide is still favoring Republicans Washington State Capitol by Chris Vance / July 29, 2010
Politics The Vance Report: Look out, Democrats. National politics will drive state's election President Obama delivering the State of the Union address. He and Speaker Nancy Pelosi have become political targets for Republicans. by Chris Vance / June 22, 2010
Politics The Vance Report: A rising tide lifts many Republican boats Former Washington state Sen. Dino Rossi, twice a candidate for governor, is running for the U.S. Senate. by Chris Vance / April 20, 2010
Politics King County's running out of cuts King County is closing down its animal control unit by Chris Vance / October 5, 2009