Seattle says hello to gender-neutral bathrooms, goodbye to hookah lounges
We've got plenty of problems in the city of Seattle. Apparently one of the biggest problems is some people feel excluded when they see a single stall bathroom and it says "men" or "women."11 years ago
Big winner in the GOP debate is …
Marco Rubio is looking pretty good right now - by default.11 years ago
David Boze
Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation exceeds expectations
Fast and Furious isn't the only film franchise getting better with age. "Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation" is easily the best action film of the summer with relentless pacing, a charismatic cast, and spectacular stunts galore that will keep you happily glued to your seat.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Maybe hunter didn’t know he was luring Cecil the lion from a reserve
The hunter who killed a beloved lion has probably contributed more to animal preservation than the people complaining.11 years ago
Maybe a massive earthquake would be good, at least our roads would be fixed
A quake that lasts three to six minutes will send our road system into the 1800s.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Something is wrong if Russell Wilson isn’t in the top tier of QBs
Russell Wilson is not one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, despite leading his team to the Super Bowl two years in a row.11 years ago
David Boze
Racism has nothing to do with Seattle’s public pot laws
Police issued 85 tickets, each of which carry a $27 penalty from July 1, 2014 through the end of the year. Black men represent 27 percent of the tickets issued.11 years ago
David Boze
Trump wants chump
It's no secret that I oppose the Trump presidential run and it's not solely because he has the tact of a wrecking ball. And it's not because he refuses to yield to the PC language police. It's because of where he stands and were he has stood (these places are related) on a number of issues that I have detailed many times, often in Trump's own words.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
What do Tacoma, Bernie Sanders and the Pope have in common?
David Boze says Tacoma, Bernie Sanders, and the Pope are three unrelated parties that have a backward view of how wages should work.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Seattle gun tax runs afoul of state law, will go to court
Seattle considers council bills that would place new taxes and regulations on firearms, but David Boze warns that this is merely the first step toward funding anti-second amendment organizations.11 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
Tim Eyman turns in signatures for most ‘destructive initiative yet’
Critics say Tim Eyman's latest campaign could place legislators in a tough position if passed later this year: lower taxes or a change to the constitution.11 years ago
David Boze
‘Terminator: Genisys’ is good, but not a classic
"Terminator: Genisys" won't be a classic, but is far better than other recent Terminator additions. At the very least, it's worth spending time in an air-conditioned theater.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Firework ban does ‘no good whatsoever’
A ban isn't going to stop people from lighting fireworks; let's focus on safety.11 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Good news: We’ll all get to fire Donald Trump
Donald Trump has announced that he's running for President of the United States. "You're kidding?" said Michael Medved.11 years ago
Kipp Robertson
Protesters supporting jobs, fighting Shell are hypocritical
Shell protesters were at it again on Friday. But does supporting jobs while fighting a large oil company make sense?11 years ago
Seattle’s ‘Big Dig’ isn’t digging
Officials who have been wrong on timelines, repairs, and costs now assure taxpayers that Bertha will not be a problem going forward.11 years ago
‘Entourage’ movie captures all the vice; might not attract new viewers
"Entourage" the movie captures all the vice of the series, and enough of its heart to make it work, but probably not enough to attract those who haven't already invested in the series.11 years ago
More importantly, why isn’t FBI using cheaper drones to spy on us?
The FBI has reportedly confirmed it's using surveillance aircraft all over the place, including Seattle, and the Associated Press traced them to 13 different fake companies.11 years ago
Worries over State government shutdown are silly
Get ready for panic. Get ready for an end to summer vacation as we know it. Get ready to be angry, specifically at the state legislature.11 years ago
David Boze
Graduates, you are not the future; Your parents are your future
Despite what they are told, new graduates are not our future. We're still writing that for ourselves just as students are.12 years ago
David Boze
Why not put Costco in charge of TSA security?
Leaving Costco reminds me of Checkpoint Charlie but without the machine guns.12 years ago
The government should not take control of private property
In Edmonds, there was work afoot to try and create new codes that would limit how residents handled trees on their properties.12 years ago
Richard D. Oxley
How do you know if you’re in a good neighborhood? Boze flushes out the answer
How do you know if you are in a good neighborhood? Check the bathrooms for starters.12 years ago