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Thurston Sheriff on 1639: ‘Am I supportive of it? No. Am I going to enforce it? Yes’
With numerous colleagues against it, Thurston County Sheriff John Snaza has felt the pressure to take a stance, and spoke to The Jason Rantz Show about how he'll proceed.8 years ago
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Rantz: She calls for civility, but Seattle Rep. Pramila Jayapal defends anti-Semites
When it comes to fighting perceived or actual bigotry, Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Seattle) is a loud, powerful voice -- so long as it’s leveled against conservatives.8 years ago
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Plunge into Alki’s icy waters, and give to a good cause
As a city of inclusion, Seattle has a storied history of its citizens giving to good causes, and it'll have a chance to do just that for the Polar Plunge on Saturday, Feb. 9.8 years ago
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Rantz: After outrage, Federal Way schools pull ‘horrific’ school shooter training video
What started as a well-intentioned attempt to provide students with training in the rare case of a school shooting, turned into a conflict that forced Federal Way Public Schools to backtrack over teacher concerns.8 years ago
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Rantz: Seattle homelessness in-fighting pits Sawant vs. Durkan and they’re both wrong
It's a simple appointment -- selecting the new head of Seattle's Human Services Department. But the mayor and a council member are at odds over it. And they are both wrong.8 years ago
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Klickitat County sheriff is latest to refuse enforcement of I-1639
I-1639 has proven controversial in many counties across Washington since it was approved by voters last November. Now, Klickitat County Sheriff Bob Songer joins others in refusing to enforce the measure.8 years ago
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State Sen. Rivers: Controversial salon bill could be dead on arrival
After initially co-sponsoring a bill taxing Washington barbers and stylists, state senator Ann Rivers is now speaking out against it, citing concerns from many of her constituents.8 years ago
Tom Amato
The national media: Trend now, facts later
National media has become more like celebrity sensationalism than sources of trusted news. Trends and clicks get priority over getting the facts first.8 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Seattle cops’ savage ‘disgrace,’ ’embarrassment’ in former chief turned council candidate
Former interim Seattle Police chief Jim Pugel announced his campaign for Seattle City Council. Minutes later, cops made it clear they’re not a fan.8 years ago
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Rantz: Kshama Sawant ditches democracy vouchers for big, outsider money
Kshama Sawant is turning down democracy vouchers so she can accept big cash donations from out-of-state interests that help keep her in power.8 years ago
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Rantz: Washington’s ‘dwarf tossing’ ban represents good intentions gone wrong
A Republican state senator wants to ban “dwarf tossing” in Washington state, and while the bill’s intentions are admirable, it’s actually an affront to individual freedoms and should be rejected.8 years ago
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Rantz: Legislature tried to sneak through devastating bill to local entrepreneurs
An effort in Olympia has tried to ban independent contractors from barber shops and salons. It's likely another union strategy that will kill the entrepreneurial spirit in Washington.8 years ago
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State rep. hopes to end statute of limitations for felony sex crimes
House Bill 1234 is very personal for for Republican Representative Dan Griffey, whose wife and daughter are sexual assault survivors.8 years ago
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Rantz: Staffer who tweeted ‘F bomb’ at deputy mayor resigned, yet still works for Seattle
A staffer for Seattle Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda used harsh rhetoric on Twitter toward city officials. The staffer resigned, but continued to work in Mosqueda's office.8 years ago
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Rantz: At its own political peril, Seattle council pushes tolling, bike lanes
Despite the unpopularity of congestion pricing and bike lanes, Seattle City Council members and Mayor Jenny Durkan will continue to pursue them. Prediction: They will pay a political price for their position.8 years ago
Tom Amato
European Union: The manipulative ex who secretively wants you to stay
Brexit is complicated. What else is complicated? Relationships and break ups. Perhaps that's how best to understand the mess the UK is currently in with the European Union.8 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Seattle public health officials give tips to be a better heroin user
We’ve reached peak absurdity when Seattle King County Public Health officials are actually teaching addicts how to be better drug users. It’s a sign that the city, county and even state has given up on the opioid epidemic.8 years ago
Jason Rantz Show
Pierce County councilmember calls for housing homeless in vacant jail cells
A proposal to house the homeless in vacant jail cells from Pierce County Councilmember Pam Roach has irked the county sheriff. She stopped by The Jason Rantz Show to clarify.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
WATCH: Jason Rantz debates heroin injection sites on Tucker Carlson
Jason debated heroin injection sites with Fox News' Tucker Carlson Thursday night.8 years ago
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Rantz: Rep. Denny Heck leans into Trump Derangement Syndrome, does more harm than Trump could
Congressman Denny Heck is either suffering from an incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome or he’s in love with the new-found TV fame.8 years ago
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‘The time has come’ to fix Daylight Saving, says state senator
A bill to keep the state of Washington in Daylight Saving Time year-round has been introduced in the state Legislature, and its sponsors remain optimistic about it potentially passing.8 years ago
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Rantz: Days after cleanup, homeless return to dangerous Seattle encampment
It hasn’t even been a full week, but campers seem to be returning to a previously-cleared homeless encampment in north Seattle, shortly after it was cleaned and campers were offered services.8 years ago
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Rantz: Sawant faces ethics complaint for allowing Socialists to fire staffer
Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant faces an ethics complaint after it was reportedly discovered that she has let an outside political body have control of hiring and firing in her office.8 years ago
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Rantz: False claim leads to ridiculous Seattle homelessness conspiracy theory
A recent news article mistakenly reported incorrect information about Seattle homeless policies. Now, local activists are spreading a homelessness conspiracy theory based on this false information.8 years ago
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