DougHolland

DougHolland , 8 months ago to Seattle in South Seattle produce

I go to Lee’s in White Center. 9435 Delridge Way SW. It’s not up to McPherson’s quality, but it’s better and far cheaper than the chain groceries.

DougHolland , 9 months ago to Seattle in Sound Transit passengers raise safety concerns after Beacon Hill attack

“You know, safety is our top priority at sound transit,” Gallagher said.

Nope, I didn’t know that. Never seen much evidence of that. Has anyone?

DougHolland , 9 months ago to Seattle in City asking you to use less water. Here's why

It’s been five days… can I take a shower and flush the toilet now?

DougHolland , 9 months ago to Seattle in Seattle City Council changes course, passes drug enforcement bill

It’s a complicated problem, can’t be solved locally, but this idea’s been tried a few thousand times already, and doesn’t work.

DougHolland , 9 months ago to Seattle in City Workers Rally Their Asses Off After a Year at the Bargaining Table, the City Is Still Only Offering Workers a Pay Cut

I’m native, but spent some years away. Wasn’t here when Bruce Harrell was elected, and only been back a year and a half, so I’ve been hesitant to say it, but… I haven’t yet seen squat from Harrell that makes him seem mayor-worthy to me.

DougHolland , 9 months ago to Work Reform in Is this significant?

Excellent questions, solid answers, both are appreciated, and I leave smarter than when I arrived. Thanks.

DougHolland , 10 months ago to Seattle in 'Devastating' death of Seattle woman stabbed over 100 times highlights domestic violence statistics

KING5 is the worst news website in Seattle, certainly. Even KOMO — a Sinclair station, so the news is frequently slanted toward nuttiness — has a workable website that doesn’t slap users in the face like KING5.

DougHolland , 11 months ago (edited 11 months ago) to Seattle in Seattle wants to hide its homeless before the MLB All-Star Game

Homelessness certainly does have an easy solution, but it’s expensive and we’re not willing to spend the money.

DougHolland , 11 months ago (edited 11 months ago) to Seattle in US labor agency sues Starbucks over treatment of Seattle workers

The fine will be trivial, Starbucks will pay it and continue breaking the law. It’s a dance they’ve been dancing a long time.