Jacob Rummel
Rummel: Seattle’s rainbow crosswalks might be tourist attractions
Rainbow crosswalks in Seattle are a morale booster. I hope they make people in the LGBTQ community feel welcome.6 years ago
Six reasons Tacoma is better than Seattle
I grew up in Tacoma. About six months ago, I moved to Seattle for work. Here are the six things I miss about my former home.6 years ago
Washington shoppers lose interest in Black Friday shopping
Black Friday was the perfect example of why millennials are suspicious of capitalism. Now, it's proof that sometimes the free market works.6 years ago
Rummel: SDOT’s new parking signs strike a weird tone
I don't think extended parking hours are cause for celebration, and that's why the tone of the Seattle Department of Transportation's new signage irked me.7 years ago
How the power outage left me trapped in my apartment
If getting into your living accommodations requires going through a electronically operated door, start trying to figure out a backup plan now.7 years ago
Medieval martial arts fighting invades Washington
There's a new athletic team in Washington state helping men and women fulfill their dreams of hitting someone else with an ax.7 years ago
Cathy McMorris Rodgers defends GOP tax bill
One element of the GOP tax plan raised concerns for owners of expensive homes in Seattle and on the Eastside, but a Republican congress member from Spokane says it isn't worth worrying about.7 years ago
Shining a light on missing details in Tacoma mayoral race
There’s a controversy brewing in the Tacoma mayoral race, but it's taken a while for the local media to pay any attention.7 years ago
Activist group says Sheriff Urquhart wants to silence accusers
An activist group says they can confirm at least one of the allegations levied against King County Sheriff John Urquhart is true.7 years ago
Claudia Balducci: Stop saying I support injection sites
As more and more city councils vote against safe injection sites, one King County council member wants to make it clear she understands the concern.7 years ago
Sheriff John Urquhart blasts ‘illegal aliens’ fliers
King County Sheriff John Urquhart is condemning fliers spread by an activist group attempting to overturn Burien's sanctuary city status.7 years ago
Veterans can see “Thank You for Your Service” early and for free
Jason Rantz interviews Jason Hall, the writer of Clint Eastwood's American Sniper and director of "Thank You for Your Service," on Friday.7 years ago
Kent Council candidate explains sarcastic voters’ guide entry
A Kent City Council candidate is brutally honest about the fact they might not even want the job in his voters' guide statement.7 years ago
Senate investigation finds Sound Transit deceived voters
The state Senate Law and Justice committee released their findings after a months-long investigation into Sound Transit's ST3 campaign.7 years ago
Shocking Final Jeopardy round ends well for local man
On Tuesday night at 8 p.m. my roommate David started yelling my name from the living room.7 years ago
Marysville mayor touts crime strategy that has put ‘characters’ in jail
Marysville is doubling down on the city's strategy to fight drug offenses by expanding Stay Out of Drug Areas, otherwise known as SODAs.7 years ago
Seattle University pulls support for immigration panel
The debate over free speech on college campuses returns to Seattle once again.7 years ago
Scott Lindsay: Seattle city attorney could be fostering pay-to-play environment
Pete Holmes' challenger, Scott Lindsay, argues Holmes has been delegating far too many cases to expensive outside counsel, and that's not even the worst of it.7 years ago
Seattle U. professor: Free speech, like democracy, is messy
The issue of free speech is much more complicated than you’ve been lead to believe, KTTH's Jacob Rummel writes, after listening to a panel at Seattle U.7 years ago
Rick Steves doesn’t always practice what he preaches
Travel guru and Edmonds resident Rick Steves constantly warns his fans to watch out for pickpockets, and it wasn't until recently that he became a victim himself.7 years ago
Rummel: This is bad STD advice
There's some bad advice floating around for dealing with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), and that should be important to you if you live in Snohomish County.7 years ago
Lake Stevens teen makes pens to pay for college
Most teenagers considering how to pay for college figure they'll get help from their parents, maybe a rich uncle, or financial aid. John Cramer Jr. is different.7 years ago
Rummel: Conservatives should support Seattle mayor’s retirement savings proposal
Seattle Mayor Tim Burgess will roll out a plan this week offering retirement-savings accounts for the 200,000 workers in the city who currently don’t have one through their employer. There are parts of this plan I know will be difficult to stomach for some. If passed, employers will be required to offer retirement-savings plans if […]7 years ago
