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Jason Rantz
Pronto lie means Seattle didn’t vet bike program before foolish bailout
We learned this week that the failed Seattle bike-share program Pronto seemingly lied about its membership numbers.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Pronto lie means Seattle didn’t vet bike program before foolish bailout
We learned this week that the failed Seattle bike-share program Pronto seemingly lied about its membership numbers.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Space Needle a terrorist target? ‘Your listeners are not going to want to hear this’
Is the Space Needle a likely terrorist target? Fred Burton, a former counter-terrorism agent and current VP of Intelligence for global intelligence firm Stratfor, tells the Jason Rantz Show that "...your listeners are not going to want to hear this."11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Pronto lie means Seattle didn’t vet bike program before foolish bailout
We learned this week that the failed Seattle bike-share program Pronto seemingly lied about its membership numbers.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Not looking for limelight? Seattle fire official went straight to media with concerns
Seattle Fire Department Battalion Chief Tamalyn Nigretto told Jason Rantz that she spoke to the media before discussing concerns over sexism with fire department officials.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Seattle Children’s pediatrician takes unique stance on vaccinations
Dr. Douglas Opel, a pediatrician at Seattle Children's Hospital, has proposed that parents not be forced to give their children all immunizations.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: Seattle Battalion Chief wrong to claim sexism keeps her silenced
It's possible Seattle Fire Battalion Chief Tamalyn Nigretto is the victim of her own ego and personality shortcomings, not sexism.11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rantz: Timing and explanations of Seattle police staffing report is fishy
There’s usually a pointed reason for a government agency or politician to release potentially controversial information on Friday afternoon and that’s what KIRO Radio’s Jason Rantz believes happened with the Seattle Police Department staffing study. Rantz says it’s awfully convenient that he and other media members received the 136-page “Berkshire Report” at 4:59 p.m. Friday. […]11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Community Transit attempted to stop toll-free nights and weekends on I-405
We've found the one agency openly trying to get in the way of saving drivers upwards of $20 roundtrip to use the I-405 Express Toll Lanes.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Rantz: Majority of Ride the Ducks violations wouldn’t scare me away
Of the 463 safety violations a famous Seattle tour company admitted to, the majority of those violations aren't substantial enough to cause alarm, KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz says.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Can we stop pretending these protesters aren’t anti-cop extremists?
Tacoma cops shot and killed a woman trying to run them over with her car, all while allegedly harboring an armed criminal with two outstanding warrants, so naturally there was a protest against the cops.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Is it sexist to ask Hillary Clinton to smile more?
After winning so many states last night in the 'Last Chance Tuesday' primaries, presumptive Democratic nominee for President Hillary Clinton delivered a speech that mostly lacked even a hint that she was happy with the results. She seemed angry and was yelling while telling the country they should be ready for her as President.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Randy Dorn: Reaching 90 percent graduation rate won’t be cheap
Washington's superintendent of public instruction says the state has better data on education than ever before, which has helped distinguish the true story of graduation rates.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Medved: All evidence points to Donald Trump losing momentum
Dave Ross and Michael Medved take on the issue of Donald Trump after his big primary wins March 15.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Washington head gives ultimatum to Jay Inslee and legislature
Randy Dorn said he's been "disappointed" in Gov. Jay Inslee's leadership on education and that, if he runs for office, would do so as an independent.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
There’s a big wage gap in the office of Seattle gender wage activist
Seattle City Council member Lorena Gonzalez has been making the issue of the purported gender wage gap a big deal.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Pronto decision shows Seattle doesn’t care about your money
It turns out it's really, really easy to spend other people's money and Monday's decision to bail out the Pronto! bike share program that no one uses is a perfect example.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Gov. Inslee has begun vetoing bills as legislature fails to pass budget
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee threatened to veto bills should lawmakers fail to pass a budget by Thursday night. They failed. Now he is keeping good on his threat.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Muslim group executive scolds Donald Trump over ‘Islam hates us’
Donald Trump has said publicly that Islam hates America. This Washington Muslim has a few things to say about that.11 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Not your average Republican: Can Bill Bryant sway voters with his stance on social issues?
There are many areas that Bill Bryant believes Gov. Jay Inslee has failed the state — education, the prison system, and the budget, to name a few. But some of the Republican nominee’s harshest criticism against Inslee is on the death penalty. Related: GOP’s best shot for Washington governor and what he’s about Bryant told […]11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Will Seattle activists lie about this stat to push more bike lanes?
In an Associated Press story that I fear will be used by activists to continue to push protected bike lanes that few people use, slower driving speeds, and costly sidewalk widening, it is reported that Washington has seen a “surge” in pedestrians deaths in 2015. Luckily, there is no surge and the narrative being crafted […]11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Rantz: Seattle’s ‘war on garbage’ is a good start but needs more shaming
Seattle Public Utilities is trying a new proactive approach to curb illegal dumping, but Rantz says SPU is letting the problem people off the hook.11 years ago
Where in the world is Jason Rantz?
Missing Jason? He's lucky enough to be on vacation, but you can follow his trip here.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Rantz: More prison time for DUIs isn’t the answer
Jason Rantz isn't sold on a bill that would double the prison time and fines for a fifth DUI conviction within 10 years.11 years ago
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