Paul Roberts
@pauledroberts.bsky.social
Business & Econ reporter at The Seattle Times; author of The Impulse Society; The End of Food. Soylent green is purple.
hillbilly allergy
July 12, 2025 at 5:11 AM
hillbilly allergy
I’d like to speak to the manager
June 28, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I’d like to speak to the manager
4pm in Seattle two days after solstice
June 22, 2025 at 11:43 PM
4pm in Seattle two days after solstice
"Some of the rarest & highest-end instruments, like that [$495K] ’59 Les Paul [or] advertised online. Instead, Boone acts as a matchmaker [for the] small group of collectors willing and able to buy them.
some nice fret work by by
@jimbrunner.bsky.social
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some nice fret work by by
@jimbrunner.bsky.social
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Seattle shop attracts top rock stars seeking vintage guitars
Emerald City Guitars has weathered storms in Pioneer Square for nearly three decades to become one of the top vintage guitar sellers in the U.S., a word-of-mouth destination for touring musicians.
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June 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
"Some of the rarest & highest-end instruments, like that [$495K] ’59 Les Paul [or] advertised online. Instead, Boone acts as a matchmaker [for the] small group of collectors willing and able to buy them.
some nice fret work by by
@jimbrunner.bsky.social
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
some nice fret work by by
@jimbrunner.bsky.social
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Ballard—Fremont border zone
May 27, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Ballard—Fremont border zone
Several Seattle school properties that were leased to developers in the 1980s are paying the district below-market rents, and won't expire until the 2080s--or, one case, 2181. “The language…is really in the tenant’s favor, and we’re stuck.”
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Amid $94M deficit, SPS leasing land across Seattle at 1980s-style rates
In the 1980s, the district leased unused properties to local businesses. But the century-plus deals have had unexpected, and not entirely welcome, results.
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May 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Several Seattle school properties that were leased to developers in the 1980s are paying the district below-market rents, and won't expire until the 2080s--or, one case, 2181. “The language…is really in the tenant’s favor, and we’re stuck.”
www.seattletimes.com/business/ami...
www.seattletimes.com/business/ami...
‘In Seattle, rising interest in co-homeownership is so evident that a new crop of housing developments & real estate companies [now sell] “fractional” homes—private bedroom suites w access to communal kitchens & living rooms.’
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Buying a Seattle home is hard. Some found a friendly solution
People in Seattle are choosing to buy homes with friends and family, forging a new way to afford housing in a costly city.
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May 12, 2025 at 1:43 AM
‘In Seattle, rising interest in co-homeownership is so evident that a new crop of housing developments & real estate companies [now sell] “fractional” homes—private bedroom suites w access to communal kitchens & living rooms.’
www.seattletimes.com/business/rea...
www.seattletimes.com/business/rea...
“multiqueen super colonies” sounds like a something Elon Musk might have in for his Mars colony —
but, no, it’s part of an earthly invasion— as The Seattle Times’ @pgcornwell.bsky.social
reports
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but, no, it’s part of an earthly invasion— as The Seattle Times’ @pgcornwell.bsky.social
reports
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
Odorous house ants are coming for your sugar. Here’s how to stop them
After a mild past winter, the ant population here is growing. Here's what you can do before ants come marching in one by one (hurrah, hurrah).
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May 11, 2025 at 9:36 PM
“multiqueen super colonies” sounds like a something Elon Musk might have in for his Mars colony —
but, no, it’s part of an earthly invasion— as The Seattle Times’ @pgcornwell.bsky.social
reports
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
but, no, it’s part of an earthly invasion— as The Seattle Times’ @pgcornwell.bsky.social
reports
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
But Peter was a naughty rabbit who gossiped in Maths and had to stay after and write sentences and he missed his dinner.
May 11, 2025 at 2:19 AM
But Peter was a naughty rabbit who gossiped in Maths and had to stay after and write sentences and he missed his dinner.
Methow Valley police blotter is the best police blotter
May 11, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Methow Valley police blotter is the best police blotter
Historians uncover missing page from 1973 Whole Earth Catalog
May 1, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Historians uncover missing page from 1973 Whole Earth Catalog
After losing a legal battle with a developer, the Washington town of Cle Elum has swung from a potential housing boom to a $22 million bust, and is now contemplating bankruptcy, reports @jimbrunner.bsky.social
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Cle Elum considers bankruptcy after giant bill leaves town deep in hock
The drastic step is a possibility as the town, with a general fund budget for this year of roughly $5 million, faces a staggering $22 million debt.
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January 13, 2025 at 2:32 AM
After losing a legal battle with a developer, the Washington town of Cle Elum has swung from a potential housing boom to a $22 million bust, and is now contemplating bankruptcy, reports @jimbrunner.bsky.social
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12 years of Inslee: @jimbrunner.bsky.social with a look back on the wins, losses and draws for one of Washington state's longest-serving governors.
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Jay Inslee’s wins and setbacks during his 12 years as WA governor
Climate and clean energy drew Inslee's intense focus, while critics point to the state's troubles in education, homelessness and ferries.
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January 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
12 years of Inslee: @jimbrunner.bsky.social with a look back on the wins, losses and draws for one of Washington state's longest-serving governors.
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sleep in heavenly peace
December 25, 2024 at 5:06 AM
sleep in heavenly peace
last direct sunlight of 2024!!!
Also, until March!!!
Also, until March!!!
December 19, 2024 at 1:02 AM
last direct sunlight of 2024!!!
Also, until March!!!
Also, until March!!!
Santa team building weekend, 2024!!!
December 14, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Santa team building weekend, 2024!!!
the boys are back in town
December 14, 2024 at 7:18 PM
the boys are back in town
history of flight
December 13, 2024 at 1:05 AM
history of flight