Rantz: Seattle Mayor Durkan’s politically dangerous obsession with Trump
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is often critical of President Trump, but this strategy can backfire in a big way if she's not careful.7 years ago
Rantz: Seattle activists livid protester arrested for vandalizing City Hall
The Seattle police are in another unwinnable woke controversy, this time for arresting a girl who was breaking the law. Progressive activists are not happy.7 years ago
Rantz: Radical ACLU-WA fights to make schools unsafe for ludicrous reason
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Department wants to help schools deal with emergencies, particularly school shootings. Unfortunately, the ACLU-WA is getting in the way.7 years ago
Rantz: Kshama Sawant, Lisa Herbold damaged hard in Seattle primary
Early primary results suggest both Councilmembers Kshama Sawant and Lisa Herbold are incumbents who will face a tough re-election campaign.7 years ago
Rantz: King Co. Democrat leader pushes dangerous conspiracy for Antifa
An official with the King County Democrats pushed a dangerous conspiracy theory in order to defend violent Antifa thugs who have injured others.7 years ago
Rantz: Seattle progressives whine that Blue Angels celebrate war, harm refugees
It happens every year: Blue Angels perform at Seafair, and a handful of progressives get upset, spouting off the same, tired talking points.7 years ago
Rantz: Conservative provocateurs troll, Sounders supporters claim Nazis attack
After a week of turmoil between the Sounders front-office and a group of fans that support Antifa, leave it to conservative provocateurs to needlessly cause problems at this past weekend’s Sounders home game.7 years ago
Antifa supporters plan to march in Iron Front shirts, testing Sounders front office
Antifa-supporting Sounders fans will plan to test the front office at this Sunday’s home game, wearing home-made Iron Front t-shirts, just days after the front office told them flying the flag with that symbol would earn them stadium suspensions.7 years ago
Rantz: Seattle Councilmember Lisa Herbold tries to slow homeless cleanups
Councilmember Lisa Herbold has been a thorn in the side of the team tasked with connecting the homeless with resources and cleaning up our streets.7 years ago
Rantz: Sounders FC front office warns Antifa supporters to pack up flag or else
There’s controversy brewing between the Sounders FC front office and a group of their more vocal Progressive supporters over a political symbol they displayed in their fan section.7 years ago
Rantz: Socialist Seattle candidate angry she’s called a Socialist
Seattle Council candidate Tammy Morales is upset she’s labeled a Socialist - a weird position for someone who is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).7 years ago
Rantz: Sawant’s office orchestrated uprising to torpedo Durkan nominee
Seattle Councilmembr Kshama Sawant orchestrated opposition to a key nomination from Mayor Jenny Durkan, using tax dollars for her agenda.7 years ago
Rantz: Despite evidence, no charge for ‘antifa’ kid trying to imprison UW GOP
An 18-year-old man, possibly antifa, who allegedly tried to chain UW college Republicans in a room is not being charged despite ample video evidence.7 years ago
Rantz: Logs reveal Seattle police frequently respond to ‘priority calls’ only
Why does it take Seattle police hours to respond to reports of crime? Often, it's because they prioritize responses to the highest level of emergencies.7 years ago
Rantz: King County to bilk drivers for ‘fix’ they know won’t work
It’s rather alarming how open King County Council and King County Metro act when they’re bilking commuters out of money, while pretending to address an actual issue.7 years ago
Rantz: Prolific Seattle offender throws coffee in toddler’s face, arrested again
Seattle has fought to keep Francisco Calderon - with over 70 convictions - out of jail. Now he allegedly attacked a toddler in a stroller with coffee.7 years ago
Rantz: Will Gov. Inslee take a knee during the national anthem at debate?
Will Gov. Jay Inslee take a knee during the national anthem at the next Democratic debate on CNN? Some are speculating around this question and this is why.7 years ago
Rantz: Seattle Council candidates say ‘decriminalize’ sex work
As the council race for Seattle's District 2 continues, the issue of decriminalizing sex work has been raised. This is what the candidates have to say on the matter.7 years ago
Rantz: Seattle cops warned about carcinogen at homeless camp, faulty new handcuffs
The union supporting Seattle police officers is warning their membership of two serious issues: Unhealthy conditions at a local homeless encampment and news handcuffs they believe to be faulty.7 years ago
Rantz: Seattle bus driver literally rolls ‘sleeper’ off bus during morning commute
A Seattle bus driver rolled a man off his bus, in the middle of a busy morning commute, highlighting another disadvantage of the Seattle bus experience.7 years ago
Rantz: Dem lawmaker pushing ‘garbage beer’ boycott for not supporting fringe bill
An Oregon brewery doesn't list "politics" as an ingredient in its beer. Still, a Washington lawmaker is protesting it amid a debate over a carbon tax.7 years ago
Rantz: Mayor to make Seattle affordable again – with a $3 Lyft and Uber tax?
As the Seattle Council and Mayor Jenny Durkan decry the housing affordability crisis that they created, the city is working on a Lyft and Uber tax scheme.7 years ago
Rantz: Seattle Mayor Durkan praises e-cig ban, yet backs heroin injection sites
Mayor Jenny Durkan likes harm reduction policies, except when she doesn’t, proven by a new push to ban e-cigarettes in Seattle.7 years ago