Featured Stories
Seattle City Council, Mayor push anti-death penalty propaganda
In a brazen attempt to shoehorn themselves into another issue they've got no real business being involved in, the Seattle City Council and Mayor Ed Murray have called on the Seattle delegation to the state Legislature to abolish the death penalty in the state of Washington. They make a partisan case.
12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Washington lawmaker pushes even stronger DUI laws
A new bill in the Washington state Senate would make it a felony to commit a fourth drunk-driving offense within 10 years. A sponsor of the bill says they should be going even further.12 years ago
Jason Rantz
Puget Sound traffic nightmare is by design, not just from low gas prices
Kirkland-based research group INRIX says as gas prices fall, traffic gets worse in Seattle metro (though when that happens, it impacts a large chunk of the region). Yeah, no kidding. But traffic is as bad as it is by design.
12 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Tacoma veteran launches business to help other veterans find work
As a veteran, Steve Buchanan knows it's important to connect the community with those who've served their country.12 years ago
Watch: 5 questions with…KIRO Reporter Brandi Kruse
KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz sits down for an episode of "5 questions with..." featuring KIRO Radio reporter Brandi Kruse.12 years ago
Irresponsible City of Seattle workers staging faux walkout
Some Seattle city employees walked out of their jobs for a half hour on Tuesday to demonstrate their support for police reform.12 years ago
Jason Rantz
You won’t believe why this Seattle restaurant is under attack
Eric Donnelly is the chef and owner of Rock Creek, a restaurant in the Fremont neighborhood, and his hip-hop-themed menu is making at least one activist/journalist at The Stranger angry.12 years ago
Jason Rantz
Montel Williams attacks media, KIRO Radio over his hypocritical position
Montel Williams is angry with the media attention paid to Marysville-Pilchuck in the aftermath of a story this week where the school was evacuated due to a bomb threat. He didn't like my criticism of his piece.
12 years ago
Dave Ross
Legislators pushing for statewide sick leave bill in Olympia
Under the Capitol Dome in Olympia, two legislators are trying to pass a paid sick leave bill that would apply statewide.12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Clipped toenails, grippy socks among Seahawks scoring secrets
How do you become the Seahawks top scorer? The recipe from one Steven Hauschka includes grippy socks, toe exercises and keeping your toenails trimmed.12 years ago
Dave Ross
State representative explains why he didn’t applaud State Supreme Court members
A state representative who snubbed members of the State Supreme Court during the State of the State Address tells KIRO Radio's Jason Rantz he did it for good reason.12 years ago
Jason Rantz
Make government prove it when they claim to be out of money
Just a few days ago I told you about a new program by King County, it's a catch-and-release program where King County jailers will turn away many felons accused of non-violent crimes.12 years ago
Gov. Inslee hiding money grab behind ‘moral obligation’
In his state-of-the-state address, Gov. Jay Inslee pushed really hard for the carbon tax that was included in his budget proposal.12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Rantz: Seattle rapper Macklemore embarrassing on Sesame Street
Seattle rapper Macklemore gave his hit song "Thrift Shop" a little twist for a performance on Sesame Street.12 years ago
Rantz: King County ‘catch and release’ awful, dangerous idea
A new plan being implemented in King County is good news if you are suspected of a non-violent felony, but it is bad news if you want to see suspected felons actually go to jail.12 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Should nurses be forced to get a flu shot?
They work in health care, but should nurses be forced by their hospital employers to get a flu vaccine?12 years ago
Jason Rantz’s top 10 films of 2014
The year 2014 was an interesting one for films. Despite some truly awful films (Tusk, Transformers, Dumb and Dumber To), this year ended with a surprise flurry of inventive, powerful, inspirational movies that you must see.12 years ago
Jason Rantz
Do the crime, do the time? Program in Everett tests alternatives to jail
Rather than simply throwing someone in jail or hitting them with a fine, the Everett Municipal Court system is trying something out called the Community Justice Alternatives Program. And, as the title suggests, they're offering alternative punishments to folks who break the law.12 years ago
Jason Rantz
Sloppy, lazy push for alternative form of rent control
How long should renters have to prepare for a rent increase in the state of Washington?12 years ago
Senseless #BlackBrunch movement will fail
The Black Lives Matter protests are continuing and the protesters who allege that this country doesn't value black lives are a new movement to get attention. It's called #BlackBrunch.12 years ago
Jason Rantz
Arrogant, uncivil Seattle activists cause more problems than they solve
While the arrogant, uncivil Seattle activists tell each other how amazing they are, you and I can actually help figure out answers to some problems.
12 years ago
Woodinville students might want to rethink calling everyone beautiful
What does it mean to be beautiful? The answer probably depends on your age or your gender.12 years ago
Jason Rantz
Change is tough, but vital for a prosperous Seattle
A lot of folks in Seattle, or more specifically South Lake Union, are upset that the Hurricane Cafe is closing. The 24-hour cafe becomes no more after Amazon.com purchased the property, that houses the cafe, for about $50 million.12 years ago
Why red-light cameras may be a good thing despite our mistrust
Not many people like red light cameras. There's this feeling by a lot of folks, even the ones who don't get tickets, that the cameras are less about safety and more about raising money for the district or city or whatever budget that red light ticket is actually feeding.12 years ago
Jason Rantz on Seattle Red AM 770
-
Tune in to Seattle Red AM 770 weekdays at 3-7pm to The Jason Rantz Show.