Sex offender plan is selfish, misguided
In a move that could provide some relief to Pierce County, a proposal headed to Gov. Jay Inslee reportedly aims to avoid concentrating the state's most violent sex criminals in any one area.12 years ago
We’ve chosen sin tax over health
The attack on cigarettes continue and though I hate cigarettes, I do find myself wondering why these folks don't just ban them.12 years ago
Humans are inherently distracted; stop with the new bills trying to target drivers
You shouldn't be texting or Facebooking or tweeting while driving on I-405. There are definitely some dangers. But let's use common sense.12 years ago
Is there hypocrisy within Kshama Sawant’s campaign?
Seattle City council member is in a bit of hot water over her handling of campaign staffers.12 years ago
City’s parking solutions somehow forget about cars
The Seattle Department of Planning and Development and the Seattle Department of Transportation submitted a set of recommendations to address the problems of parking in residential neighborhoods. The only problem is they ignore proposals that make it easier for residents and visitors with cars.12 years ago
Cartoon exploits dead child for political points
What must it feel like exploiting the death of an innocent 2-year-old boy for political purposes based on ideologically driven reflexes? Jason Rantz says we'll have to ask a cartoonist and a newspaper editor.12 years ago
Extreme ‘Distracted Driver’ bill deserved to die in committee
The so-called distracted driver bill that would have expanded the state's ban on driving while using your phone is officially dead. It died in committee and it should have.12 years ago
NASA scientist: Signs of alien life aren’t far off
One of NASA's top scientists says signs of life in space aren't far off.12 years ago
Anti-car bias, safety perceptions making Seattle even more anti-family
King County Metro finally changed a long-hated rule that made it very difficult and inconvenient for families to use the bus. But Seattle remains a long way from becoming truly family-friendly.12 years ago
You won’t believe why Everett may ban booze
Everett is considering limiting how and where people can buy alcohol and consume it in the downtown area. Rantz breaks down the data behind the push and uncovers the real reason the city is considering the change.12 years ago
Watch out, Tacoma: ‘Radical’ minimum wage push comes your way
The $15 an hour movement has spread to Tacoma and things are getting pretty heated according to the Tacoma News Tribune. In fact, activists are trying to get a minimum wage hike passed and in effect for January 2016 - leaving one local businesswoman to call it "radical."
12 years ago
Parents, state go head-to-head on teacher evaluations
Washington is the only state in the union that doesn't receive federal funding from the No Child Left Behind Act.12 years ago
Despite Seattle’s push, residential tent cities a dangerous plan
Most of the people who aren't homeless and who push for tent cities in neighborhoods haven't actually lived next to a homeless camp. I have so I have a unique perspective.12 years ago
Powdered alcohol the latest thing lawmakers want to protect you from
Legislators in Olympia are already considering a ban on powdered alcohol.12 years ago
Raising smoking age about money as much as health
Should we raise the legal smoking age to 21 in Washington state? It's an idea that doesn't just have your health in mind.12 years ago
City of Seattle continues assault on drivers
When a well-intentioned project fails, most of us go back to the drawing board to come up with a different solution to a problem. If you're the Seattle Department of Transportation, you double down on the bad idea, pushing through an additional bad idea knowing it'll fail. And by the way: I told you so.12 years ago
You won’t believe who is on Mayor Ed Murray’s latest task force
Fueled in part by the perception that hate crimes against LGBTQ Seattlites is on the rise, Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced a 30 member task force on the issue. But you won't believe at least one extremist who finds herself on the task force.12 years ago
Seattle transportation study is a ruse
Despite South Lake Union being near impossible to navigate in any reasonable amount of time if you're in a car at many times of the day (including on weekends), the city of Seattle and Seattle Department of Transportation are trying to make it even worse for drivers.12 years ago
Celebrity’s attack on Internet trolls is chilling
After getting insulted on Twitter, actress Ashley Judd is taking on Internet trolls in the worst possible way.12 years ago
Seattle leaders pick park over people
I saw a press release that I heard a little bit about on Friday whilst I was in Copenhagen and it was maddening in how little sense it made, but is a great example of how competing ideological beliefs conflict with each other and the worse idea ends up winning.12 years ago
Even though Seattleites love to boycott, they’ll eat Chik-fil-A
Who wants to join a boycott? Turns out a lot of you guys do. Gene Balk over at The Seattle Times has some new stats about the boycotting habits of this country and it turns out Seattleites in particular are pretty apt to boycott.12 years ago
Is Bellevue Police Department going for B-listers in chief search?
The Bellevue Police Department unveiled their four finalists for the police chief position.12 years ago
Anti-cop propaganda isn’t journalism
Dishonest anti-cop propaganda, masquerading as journalism here.12 years ago
