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Jason Rantz
Rantz: Seattle to kill 300 parking spots, 2 lanes, for bike lanes and no plan
Despite the pain felt by businesses and residents, the City of Seattle wants to take away hundreds of parking spots along highly-traveled Eastlake Avenue, in a neighborhood that is already constricted. Why? Bike lanes.8 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Gov. Jay Inslee will soon run a failed campaign for president
Washington Governor Jay Inslee is making moves to position himself for a presidential run. There's a problem, however, this dream is too big and his record in the state is nothing to build on.8 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Seattle Antifa protester threatens journalist, ‘Are you willing to die?’
A man attempting to document the protests in Seattle last weekend found himself the target of an Antifa group who would not let him walk on the sidewalk. He got it all on camera.8 years ago
Jason Rantz Show
Ben Shapiro responds to being barred from Gonzaga University
Conservative students at Gonzaga University wanted to host commentator Ben Shapiro next spring, but the college denied their request. Shapiro argues against the decision.8 years ago
Jason Rantz Show
Challenger to Bruce Harrell’s council seat: ‘I’m willing to work with anybody’
After debates with Seattle City Council members, claims with the city, and mounting crime in his neighborhood, Ari Hoffman is challenging Council President Bruce Harrell in the next election.8 years ago
Jason Rantz Show
Rantz: Sawant challenger doesn’t live in district, but still cares more
Beto Yarce is challenging Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant for her spot on the dais. There’s already mild controversy. He doesn’t live in the district, but has ties to Capitol Hill.8 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: King County treats e-cigs as more dangerous than heroin
Under threat of federal intervention, an e-cigs manufacturer vowed to stop selling most vape flavors and end many ads. Public health officials say it leads to more teens using the product.8 years ago
Jason Rantz Show
Should Seattle City Council be held responsible for Ed Murray?
After a second lawsuit against former mayor Ed Murray was settled out of court Monday, the lawyer in the first settlement believes that Seattle's City Council should be held responsible.8 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Seattle kills parking spots, then charges you even more for relief
The City of Seattle hasn’t met a driver they weren’t willing the bleed dry, all in the name of solving a problem they created in the first place. Meanwhile, Seattle parking is a nightmare.8 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Evergreen students aim to disarm cops, want ‘sanctuary campus’ and ‘fun’ instead
More than a year after holding a professor hostage (because they had a different opinion), protesters now ask Evergreen State College to cease their hiring of two new police officers.8 years ago
Daron Casey
Fast response by employee and SPD prevent SoDo theft
An employee at a business in Seattle's SoDo area interrupted a would-be thief. The employee held the man down while police were called to the scene. Sadly, it's just another day in SoDo.8 years ago
Jason Rantz Show
Rantz: Pierce County spent $3.3 million and didn’t let the public know
Pierce County spent $3.3 million settling a variety of claims, and did not disclose the amount or the reasons to the public.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Follow Jason Rantz as he explores Italy
Where's Jason? Not here. Follow him while he's on vacation for the week.8 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Black Lives Matter Seattle to boycott ‘white businesses’ but will they protest?
For the fifth straight year, Black Lives Matter in Seattle announced they will “shop black only” and “boycott white businesses” on Black Friday. The plan, however, seems poorly thought out.8 years ago
Jason Rantz Show
Whidbey student calls for walkouts after passing of 1639 gun initiative
A 17-year-old Whidbey student says the passing of the 1639 gun initiative infringes on his rights, and is calling for a walkout by other students who oppose it.8 years ago
Jason Rantz
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
Jason Rantz Show
Seattle Police contract goes to federal judge, what happens next?
The Seattle Police Officers Guild had been without a contract for four years up until Monday. Now that its long-awaited contract has been approved by City Council, it will face the scrutiny of a federal judge.8 years ago
Jason Rantz Show
Boeing is likely to move upwards of 1,400 jobs to Kent
Boeing is considering moving more than 1,400 jobs from its other Puget Sound-area sites to Kent, according to Kent Mayor Dana Ralph.8 years ago
Jason Rantz
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
Jason Rantz Show
SoDo wonders where Seattle City Hall is as homelessness, crime spirals
Seattle's homeless crisis has business owners and employees in SoDo wondering what exactly the city is doing to help. At Seattle City Hall, problems only seem to get solved when its personal.8 years ago
Jason Rantz
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
Jason Rantz
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
Jason Rantz
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
Jason Rantz Show
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal: What Democrats have been missing
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal tells Jason Rantz that Democrats have been missing something in recent years, and it's something that many Republicans and President Trump have taken advantage of.8 years ago
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