Seattle August 3, 2021 Ultra-liberal Seattle heads to polls for mayoral primary with 'defund police' push under scrutiny Voting in Seattle’s mayoral primary opens Tuesday, and voters living in the city plagued by the "CHOP" or "CHAZ" protest zone last summer must now decide among 15 candidates, including at least one city council member who supported cries to "defund the police."
Media July 29, 2021 Jason Rantz hits 'reality' of defunding law enforcement: 'When you cut the police forces, people die' Seattle-based radio show host Jason Rantz joined “ӣƵ Primetime” on Thursday and provided insight into the crime surge in the Emerald City.
Seattle July 29, 2021 Seattle court bathroom assault suspect arrested: police A female attorney working in Seattle's King County Courthouse was assaulted by a man inside a restroom Thursday.
OPINION July 29, 2021 Jason Rantz: Seattle mayor now says city needs police – but it’s too little, too late as things get worse Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan now says the city needs more police, a message she’s been reticent to deliver publicly due to toxic politics and a militant activist base.
Seattle July 29, 2021 New restrictions on Washington state police may lead to spike in crime As the most sweeping police reform in the nation takes effect in Washington state over a year after the death of George Floyd, law enforcement agencies outside of Seattle are arguing new restrictions set on officers when interacting with the public may further incentivize criminal activity.
Seattle July 27, 2021 Seattle mayor calls for more police after six shootings in one weekend Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is calling on the city to rebuild its depleted police force after six separate shootings rocked Washington state’s largest metropolitan area over the weekend.
Coronavirus July 26, 2021 Masks for vaccinated gaining momentum as more cities, states require or recommend face coverings More and more jurisdictions around the United States are requiring or recommending masks indoors for vaccinated people in reaction to the fast-spreading COVID-19 delta variant.
OPINION July 21, 2021 Jason Rantz: Don't just blame COVID for surge in overdose deaths, Dems' bad policies are responsible, too More Americans died from fatal overdoses in 2020 than in any other year since we started tracking the data. It was both historic and tragic.
Seattle July 16, 2021 NFL’s Richard Sherman pleads not guilty, says he is ‘deeply remorseful’ after arrest Former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers star Richard Sherman said Friday that he is “deeply remorseful” following his arrest on accusations of drunkenly crashing his SUV in a construction zone and trying to break in to his in-laws’ suburban Seattle home this week.
NFL July 14, 2021 Richard Sherman's wife's disturbing 911 phone call: 'He's threatening to kill himself' Former All-Pro Richard Sherman was arrested early Wednesday morning on a burglary domestic violence charge, but new disturbing details surrounding the arrest emerged later in the afternoon.
Airlines July 14, 2021 Seattle doctor harassed by flight attendant for disposing of her baby's diaper A Seattle doctor is raising a stink after she claimed she was harassed by a flight attendant for throwing out her baby’s dirty diaper in the toilet’s trash bin – and later placed on a no-fly list for creating a "biohazard."