Ari Hoffman
Ari is the associate editor and Seattle correspondent of The Post Millenial. He is also the host of The Ari Hoffman Show on Talk Radio 570 KVI
EXCLUSIVE: Seattle fire operating in 'Emergency Staffing Mode' for New Year's Eve due to staff shortages
Since before Christmas, the department has been on "Emergency Staffing Mode" due to "projected staffing falling well below the daily minimum staffing of 200."
FLASHBACK: Dem official who struck Trump from 2024 Maine ballot praised 'free, fair and secure' elections in state
"Incredible to see the lengths at which votes are discarded by partisans."
Seattle finally reclaims Cal Anderson Park, site of deadly CHAZ occupation, removing drug addicts, homeless
"The Black community is unaware of the existence of the garden, and the garden does not represent, in any meaningful sense, the vast number of Black lives extinguished by police violence."
Suspect in custody after man killed in apartment near University of Washington campus
This marks the 73rd homicide in Seattle this year. Earlier this month, the Emerald City blew past the previous all-time high homicide record of 69 set in 1994.
EXCLUSIVE: '12 Days of a Ceasefire Choir' to target politicians, Christians and Jews to demand end to fighting in Gaza
The latest “tool kit” for activists was revealed the same day Hamas rejected yet another ceasefire offer.
Washington lawmaker, convicted felon proposes bill to let judges reduce sentences for violent offenders
Judges would have clemency powers to unilaterally reduce sentences for violent offenders years later, even if the facts of a case have not changed.
Man dead in crash involving stolen excavator, police prohibited from pursuing suspect in Washington State
An officer noticed a truck pulling an excavator on a trailer driving erratically. The boom arm was fully extended, causing it to hit a stop sign.
Washington Democrats move to regulate tire standards to mitigate climate change
“There are very few other transportation policies in the short-term that can reduce emissions by this magnitude.”
Black teen shot during CHAZ occupation in 2020 brings suit against Seattle for allowing 'countless acts of violence'
"Despite knowledge of the violence and chaos, Seattle leaders failed Robert West and the other residents of CHOP. The 'summer of love' inevitably turned into the 'summer of blood.'"
Washington State proposes bill threatening jail time, $10,000 fine for using gas-powered leaf blowers in attempt to combat climate change
The legislation empowers the Department of Ecology to “adopt rules to prohibit engine exhaust and evaporative emissions from new outdoor power equipment” by January 1, 2026, or earlier.
Delta, American Airlines fly illegal immigrants from Biden's Arizona processing centers into domestic US on late night flights
“Migrant placed next to me in premium cabin still has bag from processing center."
Bridges blocked by agitators in Oregon, Illinois, Pennsylvania, California, Minnesota and Georgia to protest Israel's fight against terror group Hamas
Various activist groups including the Democratic Socialists of America blocked 8 bridges across the US for the 8th night of Hannukah Thursday evening.
Washington State residents launch ballot initiative to restore police ability to pursue criminal suspects
"This man committed many other serious crimes and fled in stolen vehicles knowing he would get away with it because the police can't pursue him."
Seattle teacher who failed student on quiz for saying men can't get pregnant revealed to have criminal record for assault
Ian Golash has had multiple arrests in Oregon, including for assault and criminal harassment.
Citizen action group turns in over 420K signatures for initiative to restore parents' rights in Washington State
"...the assumption must be – that parents love their children, although there are exceptions, rather than the other way around.”