Rantz: Mayor Durkan, SPD used old data to dismiss staffing rumors
Reacting to rumors of a “mass exodus” at the Seattle Police Department, both Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan used old data to dismiss concerns over a growing staffing crisis.8 years ago
‘Historically large number’ of cops leaving Seattle PD, outpaces hiring
The rumored "mass exodus" and retirements of Seattle police is dramatically outpacing their hiring of cops ready for patrol, staffing records show.8 years ago
Rantz: Seattle removes plants instead of dealing with homeless
As concerns over the homeless population grows in Seattle's Lake City, using planters as toilets, officials are removing amenities used by everyone instead of dealing with the problem.8 years ago
Rantz: Seattle council members have literally no clue what bike lanes cost
A comical discussion between Seattle City Council members displays how much leaders are willing to spend on bike lanes, even though they don't really know the costs.8 years ago
Rantz: Seattle bike commuting is at record lows
Once again, Seattle bike commuting numbers have dropped. Yet city leaders continue to invest in more bike infrastructure at the expense of the majority of Seattle commuters.8 years ago
Rantz: Kshama Sawant preys on uninformed students planning walkout
Councilmember Kshama Sawant has spurred a student walkout to protest inequality in Seattle. The students, however, don't know what they are protesting or the details surrounding the issue.8 years ago
Rantz: Violent, homeless man loose after county pushed treatment over jail
A violent, homeless man with a long criminal record is on the loose after stealing a safe, nearly $2,500 worth of goods from a local clothing shop, and a woman’s bike and bank card.8 years ago
Fact Check: Did Mayor Durkan mislead and discriminate with her ORCA plan?
Mayor Jenny Durkan has routinely touted a plan to bring free ORCA cards to “every Seattle public high school student” in order to provide unlimited year-round access to mass transit.8 years ago
Rantz: Cops skeptical of ‘ludicrous’ King County plan to legalize drugs, push treatment
Three cops in Seattle and King County discuss their skepticism that the LEAD program works. Promoted by the region's leaders, LEAD diverts low-level offenders from jail to treatment options.8 years ago
Text shows Councilmember Gonzalez insulting ‘privileged’ Seattle voters behind their backs
Seattle Councilmember Lorena González really doesn’t like it when voters disagree with her on policy issues. Text messages show her insulting voters and throwing the mayor under the bus.8 years ago
Rantz: Out of touch Mayor Durkan dismisses her boss
Though I wasn’t holding my breath, I had hoped that Mayor Jenny Durkan would end the city’s obsession with pushing a transit-at-all-costs message, but alas, she’s out of touch with drivers.8 years ago
Rantz: Sue Bird foolishly rejects non-existent invite from White House
Seattle Storm champion Sue Bird has rejected an invite to stop at the White House to celebrate her team’s WNBA championship. She never got an invite in the first place, however.8 years ago
Rantz: Evergreen State College hit with ‘catastrophic’ enrollment crisis
The incoming freshman class to Evergreen State College is expected to be 350 students. It's a "catastrophic drop," according to one professor, as the school faces enrollment and funding problems.8 years ago
Rantz: Even city workers rip Seattle’s horrible parking
The dismal parking situation in Seattle is deeply impacting workers, getting in the way of them doing their jobs efficiently. It’s even hurting city workers, according to one who spoke to the Jason Rantz Show on KTTH.8 years ago
Rantz: Concerns mount as the homeless bring weapons into courthouse
King County Courthouse officials told the county council that it's possible for homeless people to bring weapons inside the building. This points out a flaw in Progressive arguments on homelessness.8 years ago
Rantz: Stop harassing us about the Seattle Storm
Not being a Storm fan doesn't make you sexist or homophobic. It just means most of us don't care about women's basketball. Some -- like me -- don’t care about basketball, period.8 years ago
Rantz: Selfish, angry teachers should learn from cops
Washington teachers strike often, because they know it will get them more pay for less work. Cops in the state, however, face similar contract problems yet never cruelly hold citizens hostage.8 years ago
Kshama Sawant holding protest against non-existent event
Well, this is embarrassing. Can someone let Councilmember Kshama Sawant that she’s pushing a protest against something that isn’t happening?8 years ago
Rantz: Seattle park overrun by geese and their voluminous poop
The geese in Seattle have waged a war on clean shoes, leaving goose poop everywhere. Just try to enjoy Lake Union Park. You can't. The geese have taken over and have left their droppings.8 years ago
Seattle police officer quit over mistreatment by council, Kshama Sawant
An inside look at why one officer is leaving the Seattle Police Department. He cites Councilmember Kshama Sawant, "an overzealous" Office of Professional Accountability, and poor staffing and morale in general.8 years ago
Progressives livid they don’t own Paul Allen
Seattle Progressives are seething after learning they don’t own Paul Allen, thanks to a report that revealed the former Microsoft co-founder donated a small amount to the Republican Party.8 years ago
Rantz: We are giving our parks to the homeless and drug dealers
If we do care about our parks, perhaps we shouldn’t make it easier for homeless people and drug dealers to occupy the space.8 years ago
Seattle cops would be highest paid in state under tentative agreement
The tentative agreement between Seattle police and the city will make them the highest paid officers in Washington state after years of working without a contract.8 years ago