Rantz: Sparks fly as Mosqueda slows tent cleanups with huge staff cut to Nav Team
Seattle's Navigation Team not only organizes cleanups of homeless encampments, they connect people experiencing homelessness with services and housing. So why did this city council member lead an effort to cut the team's funding?8 years ago
Rantz: In police contract fight, Kshama Sawant vastly overstates union support
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant once touted union support -- things have changed. She promotes that an array of unions opposed the new Seattle police contract. Take a closer look, though. Power players, these are not.8 years ago
Rantz: Mayor Durkan calls port police ‘mall cops’ in pitch to retain Seattle cops
In an effort to stem the “historically large numbers” of cops leaving the Seattle, Mayor Durkan tried to convince officers to stay with the department, making a mall cop joke in the process.8 years ago
Rantz: Inslee’s orca task force could actually be hurting the whales
As with much of what Washington Governor Jay Inslee does, this just gives the appearance of doing something that matters. The most recent ban on orca whale watching was hasty and did not involve much thought.8 years ago
Rantz: Anger, concern with ‘concerted effort’ to take down Seattle police
As a tentative contract with Seattle police officers awaits approval by the city council, there are fears that some council members will not approve the contract. If that happens, some officers say it will make a "mass exodus" from the department much worse.8 years ago
Rantz: Gov. Inslee’s presidential hopes just went down in flames
Governor Jay Inslee will not be president. He has promoted himself as an environmental figure among Democrats, but he can't even get a carbon fee in blue Washington.8 years ago
Rantz: Mayor Durkan betrays Seattle cops with I-940 support
While Seattle cops complain of a lack of support from the Seattle City Council, Mayor Jenny Durkan just joined the dogpile by endorsing the virulently anti-cop I-940.8 years ago
Rantz: Homeless punching, urinating on workers in Seattle’s Pioneer Square
Workers in Pioneer Square report that conditions have gotten worse. People have been spit on and urinated on. One person was slapped around after giving a homeless man water.8 years ago
Rantz: While Mayor Durkan obsesses over Trump, Seattle suffers
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is quick to publicly criticize President Donald Trump at every turn. But what about Seattle? How about you focus on Seattle first.8 years ago
Rantz: Activist slams Seattle council member’s death threat ‘delusion’
Seattle Councilmember Rob Johnson's claim that he was the target of an online death threat raised eyebrows in town and has come under scrutiny. Was it real or an opportunity to smear bike lane opposition?8 years ago
Rantz: Sound Transit escalators mistake will cost you over $20 million
The UW light rail station has been plagued with frequent escalator issues: they don’t work. They break down easily because, due to a mistake, Sound Transit bought and installed the wrong escalators.8 years ago
Rantz: Sawant blames Trump after synagogue massacre, but holds anti-Semitic positions
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant blamed President Trump for a rise in anti-Semitism in America. Yet, she has hosted anti-Semitic events locally, and promoted offensive, anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.8 years ago
Cop stuck with dirty needle at Seattle park, fears disease diagnosis
A Seattle police officer was stuck with a dirty needle while walking through a Seattle park on patrol last Monday. Now, he’s receiving intense treatment to protect him from various diseases.8 years ago
Rantz: Seattle council enabling homeless addicts to break into your car
Nearly half of the roughly 38,000 incidents of property crime involve vehicles, making it the number one most reported crime in Seattle. The council and regional prosecutors won't do anything about it.8 years ago
Rantz: Seattle police ‘on the verge of extinction’ over contract dispute, cop says
The city council's latest move to stall the tentative contract with Seattle police may have done more damage to the tense relationship with cops. Even if it passes, Seattle could be facing a massive loss of officers.8 years ago
Rantz: Major union leader slams Kshama Sawant as ‘divisive,’ support wanes
Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant has touted her support of unions and workers. Yet her support for the police union is questionable. Her decision on a tentative police contract has some unions concerned.8 years ago
Rantz: Seattle Police Command warns cops will leave in droves if contract rejected
The Command Staff at the Seattle Police Department are deeply concerned that if the Seattle City Council rejects a pending contract for officers, they’ll see a dramatic decline in recruitment and an accelerated exit of officers leaving the force.8 years ago
Rantz: Prostitutes flood Seattle as city attorney refuses to charge, cops complain
Another result of Seattle's lax enforcement of laws is the rise of prostitution, according to some police officers. Prostitutes are coming in from out of town, attracted to the low enforcement in Seattle.8 years ago
Rantz: Councilmember Kshama Sawant is a stain on Seattle
Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant is a permanent stain on the city, and her latest, vile attack on the late Paul Allen is over the line.8 years ago
Rantz: Activists aim to severely restrict cars, business deliveries on The Ave
If activists get their way, "The Ave" in Seattle’s U District will get severe restrictions on cars, harming businesses there. But hey, at least they’ll get some more bike lanes that no one will use.8 years ago
Rantz: UW staffer cyberbullied, secretly recorded conservative students she didn’t like
A teacher’s assistant at the University of Washington took to Twitter to bully and then secretly audio record conservative students organizing a Brett Kavanaugh celebration.8 years ago
Rantz: Jay Inslee ranked as the absolute worst governor on taxing, spending
A recent ranking of governors and their fiscal policies places Washington's Jay Inslee at the bottom following years of supporting tax increases.8 years ago
Rantz: Horrible, irresponsible lid I-5 idea just won’t die in Seattle
The proposal to lid I-5 keeps coming back up in Seattle. Supporters say it will create needed new land for housing. But there are far cheaper ways to get this housing right now, instead of spending millions on a lid project.8 years ago
