Rantz: We’re pretending Tacoma gangs aren’t responsible for gang violence
Tacoma officials say the recent uptick in violence is not gang related, just that it is committed by people in gangs. What?!7 years ago
Rantz: When will cowardly Uber, Lyft finally go to war with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan
In order to make Seattle more affordable, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced another tax that makes the city more unaffordable -- this time on rideshares.7 years ago
Rantz: Aggressive homeless threaten Seahawks tailgating at ‘Hawks Alley’
Want to enjoy tailgating at ‘Hawks Alley’ before a Seahawks game, you’ll have to compete with homeless tents and dilapidated RVs for the space.7 years ago
Rantz: Seattle business rips council incompetence in scathing viral letter
A beloved Seattle business wrote a scathing letter to the City Council for making it increasingly difficult to operate a safe and successful business.7 years ago
Rantz: Surprisingly, Seattle Public Schools dress code supports ‘MAGA’ clothing
When I saw Seattle Public School dress code policy presented as a social justice argument, I was, admittedly, pessimistic.7 years ago
Rantz: Fringe Sounders fans stage walkout in support of Antifa thugs
After fans were prohibited from flying a banned Antifa flag during this weekend’s Sounders game, a number of supporters walked out of CenturyLink in protest.7 years ago
Rantz: Despite rampant bad bicycling, tickets for violations down — I’m outraged!
It seems that these bicyclists are emboldened with their out-of-control behavior. They know they won’t get ticketed. They’re right! And I’m outraged, I tell ya!7 years ago
Rantz: WA Democrat falsely claimed bigotry to promote her business
Washington State Senator Mona Das claimed she suffered bigotry within the Democratic caucus, but an investigation said there’s no evidence it happened.7 years ago
Rantz: Garbage truck terrorizing Seattle neighborhood at 5:20 a.m.
Recology Waste Zero a garbage truck that is terrorizing a Seattle residential neighborhood with exceptionally early pick-ups, waking up residents and their pets.7 years ago
Rantz: Golden parachute of tax dollars to Snohomish official forced to resign
A maddening example of a local “golden parachute” of sorts: a Snohomish County official was given thousands after he was forced to resign.7 years ago
Rantz: Kshama Sawant, activists level vicious, baseless smear at Sound Transit
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant is again spreading baseless, unreasonable accusations. It helps her supporters do what they do best: cause chaos.7 years ago
Rantz: As traffic gets worse, what happened to Seattle’s traffic czar?
Seattle traffic is getting worse and the city's highly-paid traffic czar seems nowhere to be found. What does this position exactly do again?7 years ago
Rantz: Local prosecutor says sorry for vulgar, vicious swipes at conservatives
Greg Banks is the elected Island County Prosecutor. Until last week, his social media was littered with smears against conservatives and President Trump.7 years ago
Rantz: Homeless prolific offender’s baseball bat attack subject of Seattle lawsuit
A homeless, "mentally ill" man with a long history of criminal offenses attacked a couple outside of Westlake Center with a baseball bat.7 years ago
Rantz: Local prosecutor’s unhinged posts call Trump supporters ‘racist bullies’
A controversial area-prosecutor has raised eyebrows over a seemingly endless stream of anti-Trump social media posts, some labeling supporters KKK members.7 years ago
Rantz: Notorious UW lecturer wages sexist bullying against local reporter
A lecturer at the University of Washington at Tacoma leveled a sexist smear against Q13 reporter Brandi Kruse. After she called out his conduct, many other area-reporters shared their horror stories,7 years ago
Rantz: New York Times puff piece falsely claims Seattle tackled the drug war
In a Friday puff piece in the New York Times, Nicholas Kristof declares the City of Seattle has figured out how to end the war on drugs. Huh?7 years ago
Rantz: Crucial law enforcement tool returns to deputies after ICE uproar
A crucial tool used by law enforcement is back online for King County Sheriff’s deputies after assurances the tool doesn’t violate the county’s sanctuary status.7 years ago
Rantz: Clueless Jay Inslee thought Antifa was a person in gibberish interview
Washington Governor Jay Inslee doesn’t appear to know what Antifa is, despite the group leading headlines in the Pacific Northwest.7 years ago
Rantz: CNN humiliates Jay Inslee campaign with no invite to climate debate
Jay Inslee hasn't yet been invited to an upcoming CNN debate on climate change, the topic Inslee built his entire fledgling campaign on.7 years ago
Rantz: Sawant-district park unusable, overrun with homelessness and trash
Instead of using our precious green space, Williams Place Park in Capitol Hill has been overrun by homeless, the site completely trashed, all thanks to the lack of attention by Councilwoman Kshama Sawant.7 years ago
Rantz: After rehab, Seattle cop fired for self-reporting marijuana use
SPD fired an officer after he self-reported his symptoms of depression and addiction to marijuana. Now, he's fighting to get back his job.7 years ago
Rantz: Sawant scams Seattle activists to fight for vandal
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant is crafting her latest work of political theater, jumping into drama around a teen vandal who is not being charged.7 years ago
