Parklets are symptomatic of Seattle’s anti-car bias
At a time when everyone is complaining about the lack of parking in Seattle, how can the city roll out another useless parklet?12 years ago
State bill to kill $15 minimum wage is actually a bad idea
A state senator out of Federal Way has a way, he says, to move the $15 minimum wage issue forward in a way that will be a "grand compromise." But, it's a bad idea.12 years ago
We have a moral obligation to defeat ISIS
When dealing with this kind of evil, the question is whether or not the US has the moral obligation to go to war (whatever that may mean) and ultimately defeat ISIS.12 years ago
DuPont Amazon warehouse ultimately bad for workers, great for business
Something happening in DuPont should considerably freak you out, especially if you're a low-skilled, low-wage worker or have a low-wage worker in your family.12 years ago
Marshawn Lynch’s ‘unapologetic blackness?’
Sherman Alexie says Marshawn Lynch is unapolegtically black. His implications are deeply offensive and flat out incorrect.12 years ago
Should we shame anti-vaxxers?
Matt Novak over at Gizmodo has a provocative piece up today that essentially argues society should publicly shame anti-vaxxers for their stance on vaccination safety. Do you agree?12 years ago
Kennewick students, Rantz offer teens tips on being less stressed
A group of inspiring Kennewick students at Tri-Tech Skills Center found out Tuesday that they won a national app development competition for an app that offers advice to stressed-out teens. Rantz offers his tips, as well, for both kids and the adults in their lives.12 years ago
Rantz: Foster kids better off away from anti-vaxxers
The topic of the safety of vaccinations has become a local and national topic.12 years ago
Washington smart gun push ignores key issues
Gun control activists in Washington state are launching a new campaign aimed at pushing smart guns, which are essentially a type of gun with safety dictated by technology.12 years ago
Puget Sound traffic nightmare is by design, not just from low gas prices
Kirkland-based research group INRIX says as gas prices fall, traffic gets worse in Seattle metro (though when that happens, it impacts a large chunk of the region). Yeah, no kidding. But traffic is as bad as it is by design.
12 years ago
You won’t believe why this Seattle restaurant is under attack
Eric Donnelly is the chef and owner of Rock Creek, a restaurant in the Fremont neighborhood, and his hip-hop-themed menu is making at least one activist/journalist at The Stranger angry.12 years ago
Montel Williams attacks media, KIRO Radio over his hypocritical position
Montel Williams is angry with the media attention paid to Marysville-Pilchuck in the aftermath of a story this week where the school was evacuated due to a bomb threat. He didn't like my criticism of his piece.
12 years ago
Make government prove it when they claim to be out of money
Just a few days ago I told you about a new program by King County, it's a catch-and-release program where King County jailers will turn away many felons accused of non-violent crimes.12 years ago
Do the crime, do the time? Program in Everett tests alternatives to jail
Rather than simply throwing someone in jail or hitting them with a fine, the Everett Municipal Court system is trying something out called the Community Justice Alternatives Program. And, as the title suggests, they're offering alternative punishments to folks who break the law.12 years ago
Sloppy, lazy push for alternative form of rent control
How long should renters have to prepare for a rent increase in the state of Washington?12 years ago
Arrogant, uncivil Seattle activists cause more problems than they solve
While the arrogant, uncivil Seattle activists tell each other how amazing they are, you and I can actually help figure out answers to some problems.
12 years ago
Change is tough, but vital for a prosperous Seattle
A lot of folks in Seattle, or more specifically South Lake Union, are upset that the Hurricane Cafe is closing. The 24-hour cafe becomes no more after Amazon.com purchased the property, that houses the cafe, for about $50 million.12 years ago
SDOT’s bike numbers misleading ‘political propaganda’
A milestone for bicyclists trumpeted by the city of Seattle is all a bit of misleading propaganda meant to push a pro bike, anti-car agenda that will lead to Seattle becoming an exclusive city for the rich - which, ironically, is what bike activists constantly complain about. propaganda12 years ago
The best Seattle music of 2014
I've got little street cred on music, but I do have a radio show and a popular blog, so I thought I'd throw my hat in the ring once again with my list of the best music of 2014 coming from bands that call Washington home.12 years ago
Extremists behind anti-cop protests leading to demise of movement
Why have folks started to turn away from these protests? Because the goals of these activists have nothing to do with police brutality. It has to do with Communism. And we don't like Communism.
12 years ago
Governor Inslee’s carbon pollution tax doesn’t make a lick of sense
Gov. Jay Inslee announced a 12-year, $12 billion plan to tackle rebuilding Washington's transportation infrastructure and it makes very little sense.
12 years ago
Puyallup’s jail camera controversy justified
Are video cameras in jails a violation of personal privacy or a tool that is necessary for safety for both inmates and corrections officers?12 years ago
Credit card name may not be reason Seattle homeless turned away from motels
Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat's latest column takes issue with motels over their treatment of the homeless.12 years ago
