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Jason Rantz

Rantz: On immigration, Trump more ‘progressive’ than Obama

I know Progressives are rather up in arms over President Donald Trump’s plans on illegal immigration, but it was their political savior in President Barack Obama who was the tough one.
9 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: The Worst Films of 2017

The worst films of 2017, according to Jason Rantz, are: "The Snowman," "The Mummy," "The Circle," and "The Mountain Between Us."
9 years ago
Jason Rantz

Fact Check: Education head Chris Reykdal dead wrong on disabled students

Chris Reykdal has been earning the ire of many lately. This week, he offended many with his comparison between Nazi Germany and the Trump administration.
9 years ago
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Jacob Rummel

Lake Washington kayaker saved by cellphone light

A kayaker on Lake Washington would almost certainly be dead if not for three things.
9 years ago
bike lane, traffic, bicycling...
Jason Rantz

Bicycling, again, is down in Seattle

The City of Seattle saw yet another year where bicycling was down, despite investing millions into its infrastructure.
9 years ago
shooter drills, schools...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Reykdal runs from criticism over Nazi tweet

I’m not one to play any race or religion card, but I feel compelled to in the case of state Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s ignorant tweet where he compared the Trump administration to Nazis in Germany.
9 years ago
Jacob Rummel

Rummel: There’s no war on Christmas in Seattle

During a speech in October, President Donald Trump announced he was gearing up for war. The War on Christmas.
9 years ago
Speed limit, Scott Kubly, Jenny Durkan...
Jason Rantz

Be terrified of Jenny Durkan’s SDOT replacement

Last week, Scott Kubly resigned. We would be better served preparing ourselves for the worst when Jenny Durkan replaces him.
9 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Senseless politicization of Amtrak tragedy

In the wake of a fatal Amtrak train derailment, it is inappropriate to start twisting the tragedy into political arguments -- as these people did.
9 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: The 10 Best Films of 2017

KTTH's Jason Rantz lays out the best movies of the year.
9 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Washington superintendent’s disgusting Nazi comparison

A generally recognized rule of thumb for many is not to invoke Nazi comparisons unless they’re warranted. That rule isn’t followed by our Chris Reykdal.
9 years ago
Net neutrality, internet...
Jason Rantz Show

Rep. Drew Hansen: States can protect net neutrality

Washington state Rep. Drew Hansen says even though the FCC voted down net neutrality rules, states can still protect internet consumers.
9 years ago
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Jacob Rummel

Mercer Island teen raises $16K for hurricane relief

One Mercer Island High School student only set out to raise $200 for hurricane relief, but ended up raising $16,000 by selling pencils.
9 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle City Attorney drags feet in charging Progressive activist

Seattle police recommended charging Sheley Secrest for violating rules of the democracy voucher program in October. Seattle's City Attorney still hasn't decided if he'll pursue charges.
9 years ago
net neutrality...
Jason Rantz

Washington protects online ‘fast lanes’ but creates literal traffic

There's some irony in the fact that Washington state leaders are pushing for net neutrality to give us all a "fast lane" to the internet.
9 years ago
Dow Constantine, arts tax, SeaTac, King County...
Jason Rantz

Dow Constantine urges anti-police process

Because the inquest into the shooting of Charleena Lyles didn’t find what he had hoped, Dow Constantine seems to want to change the process.
9 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Fact Check: Nikkita Oliver claim on shelter beds misleading

Nikkita Oliver claims there's no meaningful space to shelter homeless folks displaced by the sweeps. To say beds are full is a false statement.
9 years ago
terrorism...
Jason Rantz Show

Terrorism expert: Every city is at risk, including Seattle

Like many other acts of terrorism before it, the New York City subway explosion begs the question: are other cities in the country also at risk for these kinds of attacks?
9 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: Reporters are babies when dealing with Trump

Overwhelmingly, those of us in the media -- whether journalists or analysts or anything in-between -- have huge egos with low self-esteem.
9 years ago
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Jason Rantz travels with Sounders FC to Toronto

Follow Jason Rantz as he travels with the Seattle Sounders FC to Toronto where they take on Toronto FC in the MLS Cup.
9 years ago
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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.
9 years ago
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Jason Rantz Show

Rep. Matt Manweller: We’re in a ‘Weinstein witch-hunt era’

State Representative Matt Manweller says previous accusations of sexual misconduct with students are being misconstrued.
9 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Sounders take off to defend MLS Cup

Hundreds of fans lined up at Starfire in Tukwila to wish the Sounders well before they take off for Toronto.
9 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Rantz: My turn to address the MyNorthwest comments section

I asked our web team to keep the comments section active for the blogs I write.
9 years ago
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