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Jason Rantz
Washington Republican will let a campaign donor Taser him
I have an offer to State Rep. Dave Hayes, and it involves a taser.10 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Sound Transit spent over $850K tax dollars on party no one asked for
Jason Rantz just wonders how much of the billions Sound Transit is asking for in ST3 that will go to parties no one needs.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Seattle CEO pushing for $28 minimum wage, only pays $9
Nick Hanauer is a venture capitalist who wants to pay workers far more than the current minimum wage. Jason Rantz notes that he doesn't even pay his own workers $15 an hour.10 years ago
Jason Rantz
This is Seattle losing the war on homelessness
In early April, as I was driving through 7th and Cherry in downtown Seattle, I saw an illegal tent encampment under the I-5 overpass.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Battle of the bros.: Phoenix Jones to take on brother in MMA fight
Seattle's superhero Phoenix Jones will take on his own brother, Caros Fodor, in a mixed martial arts cage match in Everett. The brothers reportedly do not get along.10 years ago
Jason Rantz
Source: Seattle City Council member Debora Juarez swears at citizen testimony after asking for respect
Days after rightfully demanding respect from Seattleites angry over the council's vote to deny a street vacation for a stadium, one unidentified Seattle City Councilwoman dismissed the concerns of one voter, calling out his criticism as "bulls*it" on an open mic during a council meeting.10 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: My WSDOT conspiracy theory
This weekend we learned the Alaskan Way viaduct closure would end well before WSDOT said it would; a welcome gift to the tens of thousands of drivers stuck in crippling traffic trying to get to and from work. I have a conspiracy theory: this early opening was planned.10 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Not even SDOT bike leaders signed up for Pronto!
The financial outlook for the Pronto! bike share looks even worse than previously thought.10 years ago
Jason Rantz
Here’s the scariest part about a Trump nomination
This week, with the exits of Ted Cruz and John Kasich from the race to secure the Republican nomination for president, Donald Trump became the face of the Republican party. All but one major poll suggests Trump will lose quite handily to Hillary Clinton. In fact, he gets trounced by Bernie Sanders, too. You know […]10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Ross: WSDOT audit proves your tolling concerns were valid
All of you who have complained about mistakes in your Good to Go toll bills, the latest state audit shows you are right.10 years ago
Jason Rantz
Embarrassing auditor report identifies WSDOT incompetence
Today, we have even more evidence that WSDOT's leadership has been truly embarrassing, and that the agency has mishandled its tolling system.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
A voice from the streets about how to solve homelessness
Jeff Lilley, president of the Union Gospel Mission has a few thoughts about homelessness in Seattle, and the tactics the city is currently trying.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Medved: Trump is worse than Hillary Clinton for president
Donald Trump has become the presumptive Republican nominee for president to the chagrin of Conservative radio host Michael Medved who argues that he is worse than Hillary Clinton. Not only that, there may be someone who can jump in and ensure a Trump victory.10 years ago
Jason Rantz
The stunning hypocrisy of the Seattle arena ‘no’ vote
Why do we call people fans? Because they're fanatics and they won't soon forget the stunning hypocrisy behind the vote to deny a simple street vacation to build a new Seattle arena to house a future NBA and NHL franchise.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Seattle superhero Phoenix Jones wonders if May Day riots could have been stopped years ago
Seattle's superhero Phoenix Jones has dealt with the marchers in the annual May Day marches that usually turn into riots. He has a few thoughts on who they are and what the city should do about them.10 years ago
Jason Rantz
Seattle bike activists justifiably livid with Mayor Murray
Seattle cyclists are angry with Mayor Murray after an updated bike plan cancels much of the projects they were looking forward to. I say if you are going to be angry with someone, start with yourselves.10 years ago
Jason Rantz
Media fueling May Day violence? You’re asking the wrong question
There’s a question that always gets asked after wall-to-wall media coverage of the now standard May Day riot in Seattle: how much is the media to be blamed for the actions of the protesters?10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Seattle council member defends comment that ‘infuriated’ police
The man who "infuriated" the Seattle Police Guild president says his biggest concern over a much-needed police precinct is the price tag.10 years ago
Jason Rantz
What exactly does it take to fire a bad teacher in Washington?
Apparently, even when students are groped on a school trip due to rules a teacher refused to enforce, it is not enough to fire a teacher.10 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Police union president ‘infuriated’ over comments made by Seattle council member
Seattle police guild president Ron Smith is "infuriated" and "incensed" over comments made by Councilmember Mike O'Brien about a proposed new north precinct building slated to be built.10 years ago
Jason Rantz
2016 Bumbershoot lineup released
Jason Rantz is excited about Bumbershoot 2016. Check out the complete lineup.10 years ago
Jason Rantz
City of Seattle practically forces you to break traffic laws
Traffic is so bad near Mercer that the Seattle Department of Transportation essentially forces you to break traffic laws if you want any hope of even crossing an intersection in a reasonable amount of time.10 years ago
Jason Rantz
A brilliant editorial on liberal smugness
If you choose to read only one epically long piece on the biggest fault of Seattle’s progressive, activist community, make sure it’s this piece by Emmett Rensin from Vox.com. It will take you 30 minutes to finish, but it’ll be worth it, particularly if you’re a Progressive (though, if this piece is to be believed, […]10 years ago
Kipp Robertson
YIMBY says part of homeless problem could lie with building regulations
A Seattle YIMBY (yes in my backyard) says at least part of the city's homeless problem may stem from zoning regulations.10 years ago
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