Rantz: ‘Dangerously low’ on Seattle patrol officers, Lake City shooting tested limits
Last year, the Seattle Police Department experienced a “historically large” number of officers leave the force. This year, the numbers continue to grow.8 years ago
Rantz: Dem Rep. Kim Schrier temporarily replaces POW flag with trans pride flag
A report in the Washington Free Beacon notes several Democratic representatives pulled down POW/MIA flags, replacing them with transgender pride flags for International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31.8 years ago
Rantz: Inslee can’t muster 1 percent in poll, might not get invited to debate
According to a brand new Quinnipiac poll, Jay Inslee doesn’t even get 1 percent of support, despite frequent media appearances and constant campaigning.8 years ago
Rantz: Um, a pothole already stalled traffic in brand new SR 99 tunnel
The brand new, overdue, over budget SR 99 tunnel was already hit with a pothole that stifled some midday traffic. That’s right: a pothole. On recently-laid pavement that few cars have traveled on.8 years ago
Rantz: Gonzaga professor teaches students Disney’s ‘Moana’ is about rape
A Gonzaga professor is leading a discussion on campus, saying that the Disney classic Moana is really an extended metaphor about rape, among other laughable arguments.8 years ago
Rantz: King County deputy slams plan to use tax dollars to release criminals from jail
A new plan in King County to provide taxpayer dollars in order to bail out low-income offenders has some deputies worried.8 years ago
Rantz: After illegal immigrant murders deputy, Dems push sanctuary state
If we can save one life by enforcing immigration laws -- as Progressives do on gun laws -- don’t we have an obligation to try? It's a question to consider as Washington lawmakers push for a sanctuary state.8 years ago
Rantz: Seattle Mayor Durkan is shockingly clueless on homelessness
If you want to truly understand why Seattle homelessness is so out-of-control, just review a recent comment by Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan. She displays a shocking bit of cluelessness.8 years ago
Rantz: Voter delivers devastating takedown of Seattle Council’s disinterest in listening to the public
In a video spreading on Facebook, a man is shown at a March 11 public comment period in front of the Seattle City Council to discuss the state of our Democracy, but he didn’t get a chance to make his comments.8 years ago
Rantz: Kshama Sawant’s campaign still relies on big, out-of-town donors
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant has branded herself as representing the working class. Behind the scenes, she relies on wealthy donors who don’t even live in her district.8 years ago
Rantz: Seattle Fire warns I-5 in ‘jeopardy’ after large homeless fire near gas pipe
Homeless residents in an unsanctioned encampment started a “very large garbage fire” dangerously close to a natural gas pipeline under I-5, leaving some in the Seattle Fire Department deeply concerned the freeway could be in “jeopardy.”8 years ago
Rantz: Sen. Kuderer refuses to submit tax returns, but demands them from Trump
Senate Democrats approved legislation to demand tax documents from President Donald Trump that they, themselves, won’t provide.8 years ago
Rantz: Seattle University professor may teach violent resistance, admin again silent
After significant public pressure from KTTH listeners, Seattle University finally went on record to condemn a professor’s dangerous position promoting violent resistance.8 years ago
Rantz: Pay-to-play is the only way to influence Kshama Sawant in the Seattle City Council
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant loves to tout that she’s a voice of working people. But unless you’re willing to pay dues to Socialist Alternative, she isn’t really interested in what you have to say.8 years ago
Rantz: Seattle University professor promotes violent resistance, school won’t condemn it
An associate professor at Seattle University School of Law promoted the value of violent resistance in a recent post on social media. The university refuses to comment.8 years ago
Rantz: Seattle City Council tries to buy loyalty of cops they mistreat and demonize
Seattle officials celebrated a bonus recruitment plan for Seattle cops. But some officers see it as trying to buy the loyalty of cops they routinely mistreat and demonize.8 years ago
Rantz: Washington’s straw ban actually mandates straws
Washington Democrats set out on a mission to ban single-use, plastic straws from establishments but they ended up mandating they be stocked. It’s a neutered version of a straw ban bill.8 years ago
Rantz: Why does Seattle’s Pramila Jayapal partner with an anti-Semite?
Pramila Jayapal owes her constituents, especially her Jewish ones like me, an explanation as to why she’s comfortable working with a woman who constantly uses anti-Semitic tropes to criticize Jews or Israel.8 years ago
Rantz: Seattle files permit for homeless camp they’re trying to keep secret
Mayor Jenny Durkan’s office is moving forward with an overnight parking lot for homeless car owners at Seattle’s Genesee Park, despite a promise to engage the community any decisions.8 years ago
Poll: Gov. Jay Inslee has zero percent support for president
Governor Jay Inslee said he would imminently announce his presidential campaign plans. But he already has no shot at the presidency with literally zero support in a new poll. Worse news for Inslee: this isn’t an outlier national poll.8 years ago
Rantz: Lawmakers reveal the most useless bills this session
Washington has some serious issues facing it. So why are lawmakers spending time on these bills? I present you some of the worst, useless, goofiest, and trolliest of them all.8 years ago
Rantz: Seattle Mayor Durkan, admin keeping homeless lot details close to vest
Mayor Jenny Durkan’s administration hid key facts of a homeless parking lot program at Genesee Park from taxpayers and the media, redacting details in documents they released for a public disclosure request.8 years ago
Rantz: Democrats try to legalize lawless homeless encampments statewide
Ridiculously pleased by Seattle’s institutional legalization of camping out wherever homeless individuals choose, state Democrats hope to bring out-of-control encampments statewide.8 years ago