Seattle business owners address council on 'prolific' homeless criminals
More than 3,500 criminal cases have resulted from just 100 people circulating in and out of jail, and business owners met with Seattle City Councilmembers Wednesday to express their concerns.
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All over the map: Buick Rainier SUV named by noted GM designer
In addition to the street, the beer, and the baseball team, there was once an SUV named for the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic mountain -- Rainier.Comments -
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Another indescribably stupid claim of racism against Seattle cop
An activist group has leveled the latest bogus, stupid claim of racism against a Seattle police officer, stemming from an incident in Pioneer Square. -
Saul Spady
Why the 'Seattle: Dying or thriving' forum was nearly killed
A forum discussing hot button issues in Seattle was almost cancelled when local activists put pressure on the venue. -
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SDOT unveils early research on congestion tolling in Seattle
Researchers commissioned by the City of Seattle and SDOT have come back with early recommendations on what congestion tolling could look like for a city plagued by traffic. -
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Ballard landlord losing tenants due to fear of drugs, crime, encampments
A long-time Ballard landlord is rapidly losing tenants due to the rampant crime, drug use, and homelessness on the surrounding streets. -
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Male birth control: Seattle couple opens up about gel study
Aaron and his wife Volha Lockhart are part of the first clinical trial to test the safety and effectiveness of a male birth control gel, and spoke to KIRO 7 about how things are progressing. -
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Gig Harbor woman says YMCA asked her not to wear Michael Savage t-shirt
A Gig Harbor woman said that her local YMCA told her she is not allowed to wear a t-shirt bearing a quote from a conservative talk host. -
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Ross: US highways held hostage at the White House
President Donald Trump walked out of a meeting with Democrats saying he won't help with infrastructure until lawmakers drop their witch hunt. -
Jason Rantz
Lax drug laws in Snohomish have created frustrating environment for cops
Snohomish County is dealing with a growing opioid epidemic without one tool cops need to go after drug dealers. -
Dori Monson
Dori: No moral difference between homeless encampment dealers, Seattle politicians
King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg says homeless encampment drug dealers "profit off human suffering." What do our politicians do? -
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Urine, assaults have jurors avoiding King County Courthouse
Concerns around the King County courthouse in downtown Seattle have potential jurors worried for their safety, with some even asking to be excused altogether. -
Saul Spady
Spady: Addiction and human trafficking are driving the Seattle drug war
We have thousands living in tents, a Seattle drug war, and we can't walk down a street without seeing an addict shooting up. So is Washington really the "best?" -
Rantz: After Seattle groups defend anti-Semite Ilhan Omar, she returns favor
Recently, a group of Seattleites held an event to defend Ilhan Omar, who I believe is anti-Semitic, apparently at the Congresswomen's behest. -
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Department of Health: Prepare for wildfire smoke now
The Department of Health is advising Washingtonians to prepare now for upcoming smoky days and unhealthy air quality that is expected this summer. -
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Snohomish County prosecutor wants to abolish 2-gram drug policy
New Snohomish County Prosecutor Adam Cornell wants to reverse the policy of not prosecuting the possession of 2 grams or less of drugs.
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