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The Washington State Department of Transportation acknowledged that thousands of drivers were hit w...
Jason Rantz

WSDOT says stop calling them when they steal your money

They understand they screwed up and took your money, and now, remarkably, they'd like you to stop calling them asking for a refund or help.
11 years ago
A Washington state representative claims that local universities are restricting free speech in fav...
Richard D. Oxley

State Rep. believes Washington universities are restricting free speech

A Washington state representative claims that local universities are restricting free speech in favor of not offending students. He wants that to end now.
11 years ago
An FBI special agent urged us to take preventive measures by reporting suspicions to local authorit...
Jason Rantz

FBI’s advice is reason to fear a Seattle terrorist attack

Progressive agendas have made it harder than the FBI makes it seem to report any suspicions against someone that isn't a heterosexual white Christian male.
11 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Everett’s alcohol guidelines are ‘insane’

As has been the case lately, Everett is trying to enact laws that are meant to either criminalize or impact the homeless.
11 years ago
Twenty-seven years after being elected to Congress, Jim McDermott finally has a viable challenger. ...
Kipp Robertson

McDermott challenger says ‘It’s time to have a check on our priorities’

State Rep. Brady Walkinshaw, 31, is trying to unseat the 14-term Democratic incumbent of Washington's 7th District.
11 years ago
A homeless man spent $10 and won $500,000. People are praising the win as a feel good story. But th...
Jason Rantz

A homeless man won the lottery; don’t celebrate just yet

A homeless man spent $10 and won $500,000. People are praising the win as a feel good story. But they shouldn't. And this is why.
11 years ago
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Enough! Pay for juror parking

I'm one of the few people who thinks jury duty would be kind of fun because it plays into my ego and God complex, which is probably why I never get called in for duty.
11 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Will Seattle’s incompetence kill waterfront businesses?

When the city of Seattle decided to upgrade the Alaskan Way Seawall, a lot of us knew there's no way on this beautiful green planet that it would be done anywhere near on time. Now, businesses are suffering.
11 years ago
The President has now co-opted the issue of terrorism to push a laundry list of domestic policies t...

President Obama and the great anti-gun scam

When two terrorists murdered 14 innocent victims in San Bernadino, anti-gun Progressive activists decided to immediately make this an issue about gun control. And with the help of some in the media, the President has no co-opted the issue of terrorism to push a laundry list of domestic policies have little to do with terrorism, and much to do with pushing an ideological anti-gun agenda.

11 years ago
Burien...
Richard D. Oxley

Is the Burien rebrand government waste, or a wise investment?

The City of Burien is spending up to $150,000 to rebrand itself. Rantz considers if this is wasteful government spending or possibly a good investment.
11 years ago
Russell Wiita, at 21, will be the newest member of the Sultan City Council. (Courtesy of Russell Wi...
Richard D. Oxley

Meet Sultan’s new 21-year-old council member

Russell Wiita, at 21, will be the newest member of the Sultan City Council.
11 years ago
Rantz said the war on Christmas narrative switches between a valid concern and nonsensical, dependi...
Eric Mandel

Rantz: Bah Humbug to Redmond Christmas sign controversy

Jason Rantz argues there is nothing offensive by saying "Merry Christmas." He'll just say "Happy Hanukkah" back.
11 years ago
KIRO Radio’s Jason Rantz says that as a result of our behavior, more than 100 people in Evere...
Jason Rantz

Did environmentalism kill these local jobs?

People are being put out of work, arguably because people are more environmentally friendly.
11 years ago
Seattle police detective Ron Smith is not surprised to hear of an officer reaching into his own poc...
Richard D. Oxley

SPD union president: The city is hiding an important staffing study

The president of the Seattle Police Officers Guild alleges that the city is hiding a recent study that proves the police department is understaffed.
11 years ago
The city might set up “safe drug sites” where heroin users can shoot-up under medical s...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Seattle wants to essentially legalize heroin

Seattle: Home of progressive bullying, homeless encampments for days and, soon, safe spots to shoot up heroin. What a world class city we've become!
11 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Seattle-Snohomish prison plan is ridiculous and dangerous

The City of Seattle and Snohomish County have come up with an incredibly dangerous plan that could put folks who live and work in Everett at risk. And not many people are talking about it.
11 years ago
Seattle Schools Superintendent Larry Nyland will receive a base salary of $289,879 a year. (AP)...
Jason Rantz

Rantz: Anger over Seattle superintendent raise is ‘ridiculous shaming’ fueled by emotion

Parents are frustrated knowing that the Seattle School District's superintendent just received a nearly $14,000 raise.
11 years ago
Sheriff urquhart king county...
Jason Rantz

Should you consider arming yourself against a terrorist attack in Seattle?

Should your average citizen arm themselves to protect against a homegrown terrorist act? King County Sheriff John Urquhart has a surprising answer.
11 years ago
Congress member Suzan DelBene said officials throughout the international community need to ensure ...
Eric Mandel

Refusing refugees could be even more dangerous, Washington congress member says

Besides just the humanitarian issues, Suzan DelBene says there are risks to not addressing the refugee crisis and helping families in need.
11 years ago
King County Sheriff John Urquhart has instructed off-duty deputies to carry their sidearm with extr...
Richard D. Oxley

King Co. Sheriff asks off-duty officers to carry guns, extra mags after Paris attacks

King County Sheriff John Urquhart has instructed off-duty deputies to carry their sidearm with extra magazine after the Paris attacks.
11 years ago
If you have an encampment coming to your neighborhood, Jason Rantz suggests thinking about it, bein...
Jason Rantz

Homeless man uses machete to settle encampment dispute

While some activists push for more homeless encampments in neighborhoods that they don't live in, an incident alongside the Puyallup River is another sobering reminder that maybe we ought to rethink where we're placing these camps.
11 years ago
Rick Steves broke the Paris terrorist attack down to eight evil people that did a “tragic and...
Eric Mandel

Rick Steves: Fear is for people who don’t get out very much

The local European travel expert has plenty of ideas about why people are having trouble putting the Paris terrorist attacks in perspective.
11 years ago
Syrian refugees pass time in Aksaray neighborhood in Istanbul. (AP)...
Jason Rantz

Gov. Jay Inslee’s Syrian refugee stance makes no sense, Rantz says

Governor Jay Inslee announced Monday morning that Washington State will continue to accept refugees seeking an escape from Syria, just days after the deadly ISIS terrorist attack in Paris. But his statement was more about making cheap political points, than staking out some moral high ground. Consequently, it makes absolutely no sense.

11 years ago
Unlike during 9/11, where planes and prominent buildings were the targets, it is the more casual, s...
Eric Mandel

Terrorism analyst: ‘Soft targets’ are a nightmare to defend

Simultaneous attacks from terrorists are a nightmare for any police force, and that those issues become compounded when the attacks are "soft targets."
11 years ago
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