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olympia, government employees...
Jason Rantz Show

Olympia businesses using private security to curb downtown homeless

Activists in Olympia are protesting businesses who are using private security to clear homeless people from sleeping in front of their entrances.
8 years ago
heroin injection sites, drug vagrants...
Jason Rantz Show

Are heroin injection sites a state’s rights issue?

Susan Hutchison weighs in on whether safe injection sites are a state's rights issue or if the federal government be intervening.
8 years ago
Gonzalez, seattle mayor, text messages...
Jason Rantz

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
Jenny Durkan...
Jason Rantz

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
tim eyman...
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Is Washington closer to getting a $30 car tab fee?

Conservative activist Tim Eyman believes we are close to getting a flat $30 car tab fee, and alleges he is being targeted by the state for his politics.
8 years ago
Sue Bird...
Jason Rantz

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
seattle streetcar...
Jason Rantz Show

Is the Seattle streetcar a social justice issue?

President of Pike Brewing Company Charles Finkel belives the Seattle streetcar project is a social justice issue.
8 years ago
cyberstalking law, social media...
Jason Rantz Show

Federal lawsuit suggests Washington cyberstalking law violates free speech

Free speech lawyer Eugene Volokh discusses the case he's bringing against Washington's cyberstalking law, which may infringe on speech.
8 years ago
Evergreen, HB 2223, Evergreen State College protesters...
Jason Rantz

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
parking, chalk...
Jason Rantz

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
seattle homeless, prolific homeless...
Jason Rantz

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
seattle storm...
Jason Rantz

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
teachers strike...
Jason Rantz

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
Sawant...
Jason Rantz

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
geese poop...
Jason Rantz

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...
Jason Rantz

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
9th circuit court...
Jason Rantz Show

Dad finds needles on waterfront, blames Seattle City Council

Naveed Jamali won't say if he's running for Seattle City Council, but he talks like he is. This is what he has to say about the problems Seattle faces and the solutions it needs.
8 years ago
Paul allen...
Jason Rantz

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
susan hutchison...
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Hutchison: Mismanagement has worsened Washington fires

Where there's smoke there's fire, and forest mismanagement, according to Republican candidate Susan Hutchison. She argues that extreme environmentalists have brought Washington to an unhealthy, smoky point.
8 years ago
Carmen Best, seattle...
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SPD Chief Best: Cops are leaving Seattle, but contract will help

Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best doesn't know how many, but does admit that cops are leaving the force to other agencies. One solution is currently on the table.
8 years ago
seattle ballard encampment katie wilson...
Jason Rantz

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
Bellevue parking...
Jason Rantz Show

Will cutting Bellevue parking requirement hurt the economy?

Bellevue parking is at the heart of an Eastside affordable housing debate. Councilmember Jennifer Robertson believes that replicating Seattle's policy is not a solution and will hurt the economy and traffic.
8 years ago
seattle burglars...
Jason Rantz

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
Initiative 940...
Jason Rantz

Seattle police, city reach tentative contract agreement

The Seattle Police Officers Guild and the City of Seattle have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.
8 years ago
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