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Jason Rantz Show

New Seattle teachers contract tackles racial equity

On Tuesday evening, Seattle teachers approved a three-year deal that includes a pay bump, but also benefits to the 53,000 students in Washington state's largest district.
7 years ago
UW Tacoma reporter harassed...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Notorious UW lecturer wages sexist bullying against local reporter

A lecturer at the University of Washington at Tacoma leveled a sexist smear against Q13 reporter Brandi Kruse. After she called out his conduct, many other area-reporters shared their horror stories,
7 years ago
Willoughby...
Jason Rantz Show

Seattle council candidate: Lisa Herbold a key figure in council’s failure on homelessness

Seattle council candidate Phil Tavel says that opponent Lisa Herbold has been a key figure in the council's failure on homelessness, occasionally undermining Navigation Team efforts and funding.
7 years ago
Seattle's drug crisis has long been contentious. (AP)...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: New York Times puff piece falsely claims Seattle tackled the drug war

In a Friday puff piece in the New York Times, Nicholas Kristof declares the City of Seattle has figured out how to end the war on drugs. Huh?
7 years ago
burger...
Tom Amato

‘Best Burger’ in Seattle goes to …

Over the past six-plus months, I have eaten over 30 burgers, and reviewed 24 of them. After long deliberation, I’ve finally figured out the best burger in the city of Seattle.
7 years ago
King County Sheriff's Office, LInX...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Crucial law enforcement tool returns to deputies after ICE uproar

A crucial tool used by law enforcement is back online for King County Sheriff’s deputies after assurances the tool doesn’t violate the county’s sanctuary status.
7 years ago
washington tax...
Jason Rantz Show

WA GOP Chairman on Sen. Bailey’s retirement, and CNN skipping Inslee

Washington state GOP Chairman Caleb Heimlich discusses how the GOP will replace State Senator Barbara Bailey, and CNN skipping Inslee for a climate change town hall.
7 years ago
Antifa Portland...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Clueless Jay Inslee thought Antifa was a person in gibberish interview

Washington Governor Jay Inslee doesn’t appear to know what Antifa is, despite the group leading headlines in the Pacific Northwest.
7 years ago
2020 governor's race, jay inslee...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: CNN humiliates Jay Inslee campaign with no invite to climate debate

Jay Inslee hasn't yet been invited to an upcoming CNN debate on climate change, the topic Inslee built his entire fledgling campaign on.
7 years ago
Williams Place Park...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Sawant-district park unusable, overrun with homelessness and trash

Instead of using our precious green space, Williams Place Park in Capitol Hill has been overrun by homeless, the site completely trashed, all thanks to the lack of attention by Councilwoman Kshama Sawant.
7 years ago
Adley shepherd...
Dyer Oxley

Judge overturns reinstatement of Seattle police officer Adley Shepherd

A Superior Court judge overruled the reinstatement of controversial Seattle officer Adley Shepherd, initially fired for punching a handcuffed woman.
7 years ago
limepod...
Jason Rantz Show

Are LimePods secure enough to avoid accidents, joy rides?

A lawyer argues that LimePod is not secure enough, and that led to her client being injured in a hit-and-run involving underage drivers.
7 years ago
Dick's Drive In, Queen Anne...
Tom Amato

Seattle Burger Review: Is Dick’s Drive-In still a Seattle classic?

In February, I posed a simple question: Where is the best burger in Seattle? Out of all the suggestions I got, Dick’s Drive-In led the pack.
7 years ago
Seattle cop marijuana use...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: After rehab, Seattle cop fired for self-reporting marijuana use

SPD fired an officer after he self-reported his symptoms of depression and addiction to marijuana. Now, he's fighting to get back his job.
7 years ago
Mitzi Johanknecht, King County Sheriff...
Jason Rantz Show

Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht responds to department criticism, investigation

King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht responds to recent criticism about dysfunction in her office and poor management, among other harsh rumors.
7 years ago
lacrosse...
Jason Rantz Show

‘Shootout for Soldiers’ supports American veterans

A 24-hour lacrosse event is using the sport to support American veterans and foster community engagement.
7 years ago
city hall...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Sawant scams Seattle activists to fight for vandal

Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant is crafting her latest work of political theater, jumping into drama around a teen vandal who is not being charged.
7 years ago
tiny home villages...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Homeless man blasts ‘rampant’ drug use at Seattle tiny home village

A homeless, recovering addict recently made explosive claims about “rampant” drug use at a controversial South Lake Union tiny home village.
7 years ago
ice seattle Durkan, oil furnace...
Jason Rantz

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
lynnwood gun store...
Jason Rantz Show

How a Lynnwood gun store owner stopped identity thief from buying guns

A prolific identity thief Joshua Spaulding was arrested for trying to use a stolen credit card to buy guns online, despite being cleared in a SPD background check. It's thanks to the Lynnwood gun store owner.
7 years ago
activist, Seattle City Hall...
Jason Rantz

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
Scott Walker, teachers union...
Jason Rantz Show

Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker on how Washington politics could turn purple

Former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker says that Washington state has potential to evolve from a blue state, to a politically purple one.
7 years ago
aclu, spokane...
Jason Rantz

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
Anna Rohrbough...
Jason Rantz Show

Anna Rohrbough preparing to fight ‘crooked’ mayor in Snohomish council race

Anna Rohrbough was the only Republican on the primary ballot for Snohomish County Council District 2. She is now preparing to go up against a Democrat.
7 years ago
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