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Dallas FC beat the Seattle Sounders 4-2 on penalty kicks, eliminating Seattle from the MLS Cup. (AP...
Eric Mandel

Sounders goalie on penalty kicks: ‘I guessed wrong every time’

After 120 minutes, the Western Conference Finals all came down to the guessing abilities of Stefan Frei.
11 years ago
The Million Student March will take place at Western Washington University and South Seattle Colleg...
Richard D. Oxley

Students march for free tuition at Washington colleges

The Million Student March will take place at Western Washington University and South Seattle College, with students demanding free tuition. Rantz isn't among them.
11 years ago
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Jason Rantz

Governor Jay Inslee must hate Christmas … and America

I was surfing the web this afternoon and came across one of the most offensive images I've ever seen any politician self-publish.
11 years ago
Jenny on the Spot wants parents to know that kids can walk an extra 10 yards, so pull forward when ...
Richard D. Oxley

A tip for Seattle parents dropping kids off at school

A Northwest mom is breaking her silence on a frustrating parenting issue in classic passive-aggressive Seattle style.
11 years ago
If traffic conditions are better on I-405, then why is the County paying drivers to abandon their I...
Jason Rantz

Traffic is so bad that King County will pay you to abandon I-405

If traffic conditions are better on I-405, then why is the County paying drivers to abandon their I-405 commute exactly?
11 years ago
The idea of “paying for patriotism” sprouted up when from a report that the Seahawks an...
Eric Mandel

Should taxpayers pay for military ads during Seahawks, Sounders games?

Not all military tributes during sports events are as noble as they seem. But does that matter?
11 years ago
Snohomish Council Member Dave Somers and County Executive John Lovick have had a somewhat contentio...
Richard D. Oxley

Snohomish executive race had a contentious history behind it

Dave Somers will likely oust John Lovick as Snohomish County Executive, adding another chapter to a contentious relationship between the two.
11 years ago
Seattle superhero Phoenix Jones has his own comic book, which recently featured the true-life death...
Richard D. Oxley

Phoenix Jones’ true-life comic book features gruesome Seattle death

Seattle superhero Phoenix Jones has his own comic book, which recently featured the true-life death of Nicole Westbrook, drawing criticism for showing the graphic tragedy.
11 years ago
It may be gross, but everyone has the right to smoke ? unless you go to Washington State University...
Jason Rantz

Washington State University’s ban on tobacco is full of hot air

Washington State University will establish a prohibition on nicotine substances next year. But it's a symbolic ban imposing an agenda, and not worth the administration's time.
11 years ago
In an op-ed in The Stranger blog, Karen Heidergott and Samantha Casne, of the National Women’...
Jason Rantz

No, Seattle candidates aren’t facing meaningful ageism, sexism or racism

Despite claims to the contrary, there is no meaningful ageist, racist, nor sexist attacks against females running for Seattle City Council, KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz says.
11 years ago
Tim Burgess...
Richard D. Oxley

Seattle council critic admits ethics complaint was politically motivated

Kathy Yasi has submitted an ethics complaint to the City of Seattle over Seattle City Council member Tim Burgess' tweets. But Rantz calls foul.
11 years ago
A new parking project in King County will let building owners rent parking spots near Metro Park an...
Jason Rantz

Should we charge teens criminally for dodging bus fares?

King County is changing how it charges teens who dodge paying bus fare. But some may oppose the new approach.
11 years ago
REI...
Jason Rantz

Hold the applause for REI Black Friday strategy

Turn an ideologically-driven wish into an actual policy and you have the perfect recipe for a successful PR strategy.
11 years ago
There are plenty of voices touting the benefits of the Move Seattle levy this election season, but ...
Richard D. Oxley

Meet the woman almost single-handedly funding the anti-Move Seattle campaign

Octogenarian business woman Faye Garneau has spent more than $150,000, and will spend more, to encourage Seattle to vote down the Move Seattle levy.
11 years ago
Seattle Public Library, library levy, WoLF...
Eric Mandel

Look no further than the library for the next, and worst, $1 million idea

Jason Rantz believes there's only possible reason for why the SPL thought its rebranding campaign was a smart idea.
11 years ago
Initiative 122 would create a system to publicly fund campaigns in Seattle, and take other measures...
Richard D. Oxley

Young voter defends Seattle initiative to remove big money from politics

Sonny Nguyen with Washingotn Bus explains why some millennials support Seattle's Initiative 122 which would publicly fund campaigns.
11 years ago
Move Seattle will add 50 miles of new protected bike lanes. That’s nice for bicycle activists...
Jason Rantz

Here’s why you should vote ‘no’ on Move Seattle

The ideologically-driven, $930 million Move Seattle transportation plan is a money-grab meant to install bike lanes, transit-only lane and more streetcars.
11 years ago
Seattle already allows cyclists to roll through stop signs without actually stopping, KIRO Radio&#8...
Jason Rantz

Should Seattle cyclists have to follow common traffic laws?

Should Seattle follow San Francisco and consider allowing bicyclists to roll through stop signs, as if they were yield signs?
11 years ago
The ironically named Transportation Choices Coalition, which backs Move Seattle, is getting caught ...
Jason Rantz

Move Seattle campaign caught in a flat out lie

Jason Rantz claims "Move Seattle" is trying to manipulate voters. Campaign representative, Shefali Ranganathan, tries to defend a tweet.
11 years ago
The ironically named Transportation Choices Coalition, which backs Move Seattle, is getting caught ...
Jason Rantz

Did Move Seattle flat out lie about their support?

Jason Rantz claims "Move Seattle" is trying to manipulate voters. Campaign representative, Shefali Ranganathan, tries to defend a tweet.
11 years ago
Ballard parent Brian Jones donated more than $70,000 to Seattle Public Schools. Now he’d like...
Eric Mandel

School donor: Mayor won’t answer my questions

Frustrated by the lack of progress in funding Seattle schools, Brian Jones donated more than $70,000 to SPS. Now he'd like to video record a talk about the issues with the mayor.
11 years ago
Kshama Sawant recently sent an email to supporters informing them that a political action committee...
Richard D. Oxley

Sawant campaign lambasts Republican-backed, pro-Banks PAC

What could possibly bring Washington's Republicans and Democrats together? The answer: Kshama Sawant.
11 years ago
Jason Rantz says voters are just going to get the same results because the Seattle City Council can...
Jason Rantz

Seattle: Read this before you vote

On Friday of last week, like many of you, I received my Seattle voter's pamphlet and ballot and, while thinking about how I would vote, I realized I had no choices when it came to candidates. They're all practically the same. They're all different shades of blue. They're always different shades of blue; they're always Progressives.
11 years ago
Dave Reichert, health care, rittereiser...
Richard D. Oxley

Why Rep. Dave Reichert chose not to run for governor

Republican U.S. Representative Dave Reichert considered running to be Washington's next governor, but opted out. Why?
11 years ago
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