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Eric Mandel
Seattle restaurant owner says nixing tips is worse for workers
Restaurateur Dave Meinert disagrees with chef Tom Douglas' stance on tips and surcharges.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
One Issaquah business’ well-intentioned mistake
A well-intentioned Issaquah chiropractor is being lauded for her attempts to stop anti-Muslim bigotry, but I fear the bigger picture issue is being missed.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Conservatives need not apply to City of Seattle advisory board
The City of Seattle is looking for Progressive activists committed to social justice to join the Seattle Pedestrian Advisory Board.11 years ago
Seattle DOT suddenly okay with bicyclists riding in dangerous parking lots
Despite spending $3.6 million dollars on a bike project to promote safety, Seattle Department of Transportion seems to encourage the behavior they're trying to protect bicyclists from.
11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Dangerous, unnecessary Seattle bike lane project moving forward
Not content creating a traffic nightmare on Dexter Avenue in South Lake Union, the Seattle Department of Transportation is moving forward with a disruptive plan one block east on Westlake Avenue and it seems destined for disaster.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Should Kshama Sawant take over for Rep. Jim McDermott?
Early this morning, Congressman Jim McDermott woke up from a multi-year slumber to realize that, yes, he still occupies WA-7 congressional seat.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Puget Sound cops band together to hunt serial bank robbers
A string of bank robberies have struck in Tacoma, Puyallup and University Place, bringing together multiple law enforcement agencies to take down the suspects.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Concerned Mukilteo residents could kill new jobs
Pacific Seafood wants to build a seafood processing plant near the Hilltop neighborhood in Mukilteo, but residents who live nearby are sounding alarms.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Best albums and songs of 2015
From Seattle to New Zealand, some great bands (old and new) delivered us music that helped us get through a crazy 2015.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Rantz questions whether Washington carbon tax will actually spur change
Yoram Bauman, with Carbon Washington, explains why Initiative 732 will be "revenue neutral" and benefit the state.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Seattle Pacific University wrong to fight shooting surveillance release
Media outlets attempted to get copies of surveillance footage from the shooting on the Seattle Pacific University campus, but some students and witnesses, along with SPU, didn't want to turn the footage over because it's sensitive.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Attempts to kill South Lake Union rats allegedly harm dog
Some people are starting to fight back against the South Lake Union rat infestation. However, in at least one case, whomever is combating the rats hasn't figured out what the term "unintended consequences" means.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Rantz: SDOT incompetence makes traffic and closures even worse
Somehow the Seattle Department of Transportation is so hyper-focused on bike lanes it didn’t realize that Seattle is going through a development boom. Officials were so hyper-focused on creating protected bike lanes on streets that can’t even handle cars, that SDOT didn’t quite notice all the cranes in the skyline for all these new apartments […]11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Rantz: Dumping furniture in Seattle the pinnacle of laziness
Abandoned furniture is piling up on Seattle roadsides, so much that the city is having troubling keeping up with complaints.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Are holiday gift cards lazy presents?
Seattle-area companies are betting on one holiday to make sales this year - procrastination.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Killing online comments gives cynics ultimate power
A few days after The Seattle Times announced it would be laying off a number of staffers because they’re struggling to keep newspapers relevant, The Everett Herald has decided to shut down their online comments – a feature that helps keep their digital content relevant. They posted on their page: “…The Daily Herald staff is […]11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Rantz: SDOT and the Seattle Mayor use parking to kill relationships
Sure, Ballard residents might get a bit more parking, but the trade-off will be costly for the business community.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Will you take the pledge to end the I-405 toll lanes?
Currently, Rep Mark Harmsworth and Sen. Andy Hill have introduced legislation that would dramatically alter the current mess on I-405. And the legislation will pass, but only with your help.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Is this 9/11 memorial too big for a small Washington town?
The Washington town of Milton is debating how to remember 9/11. Some want a memorial site featuring a tall piece of the twin towers. Others say that is too big for their small town.11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Sham anti-gun stat used in dishonest editorial
The anti-gun folks are at it again with a remarkably dishonest editorial in the Seattle Times, prompted by the legal battle over the city's gun tax.11 years ago
‘Suicide’ email sent to WSDOT not very suicidal
Last week, on the Todd Herman Show, Secretary of Transportation Lynn Peterson indicated that a driver emailed WSDOT to say the I-405 toll lanes saved him/her from suicide. That never happened.
11 years ago
Jason Rantz
Tacoma’s plastic bag ban is environmentally meaningless
Not content at being one of the few remaining cities making life easier for shoppers, Tacoma is considering a plan to ban plastic bags which would make them the 14th Washington community to ban the shopping bags. And it'll likely pass.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Shoreline man opens homeless tent camp in his backyard
A Shoreline lawyer invited local homeless residents to pitch their tents in his back yard. Now he faces a challenge with the city and neighbors.11 years ago
Eric Mandel
Will Bremerton coach’s complaint lead into a courtroom battle?
Mike Berry, with Liberty Institute, says Coach Kennedy wait on the EEOC's decision the school district's response before moving forward with litigation.11 years ago
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