Tim Gruver
@timgruver.bsky.social
Reporter @washingtonobserver.bsky.social Sec. @spjwash.bsky.social. Words @Politico.com, @Pluribusnews.bsky.social, The Center Square, @Oregonian.com, @Metacritic.com
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A new juvenile institution on the way?
Juicing electric vehicle sales, a Stranger diaspora, Bob Ferguson's robe collection, another battle with D.C., and... Re-Wire!
washingtonobserver.substack.com
Washington is shopping for a new youth jail as headlines and public outrage cast a dark shadow over Department of Children, Youth, & Families facilities. 💸
We have the scoop on where the state is looking even as it runs short on money. #waleg
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/a-new-juve...
We have the scoop on where the state is looking even as it runs short on money. #waleg
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/a-new-juve...
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Breaking news: The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to compel the release of the Epstein files. The bill will now go to the Senate.
House votes overwhelmingly to compel release of Jeffrey Epstein files
The move sends the legislation to the Senate, where pressure is growing to make the Justice Department release more documents.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Breaking news: The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to compel the release of the Epstein files. The bill will now go to the Senate.
Washington is shopping for a new youth jail as headlines and public outrage cast a dark shadow over Department of Children, Youth, & Families facilities. 💸
We have the scoop on where the state is looking even as it runs short on money. #waleg
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/a-new-juve...
We have the scoop on where the state is looking even as it runs short on money. #waleg
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/a-new-juve...
A new juvenile institution on the way?
Juicing electric vehicle sales, a Stranger diaspora, Bob Ferguson's robe collection, another battle with D.C., and... Re-Wire!
washingtonobserver.substack.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Washington is shopping for a new youth jail as headlines and public outrage cast a dark shadow over Department of Children, Youth, & Families facilities. 💸
We have the scoop on where the state is looking even as it runs short on money. #waleg
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/a-new-juve...
We have the scoop on where the state is looking even as it runs short on money. #waleg
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/a-new-juve...
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Analysis: The Post found that documents recounting President Ronald Reagan’s relations with the Soviet Union in the early 1980s, one of the most dangerous periods of the Cold War, have been removed.
The State Department had deleted history.
The State Department had deleted history.
Analysis | State Department deleted records about risk of inadvertent nuclear war
Key historical records about the incident during the Reagan administration, known as the Able Archer 83 War Scare, were removed without explanation.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Analysis: The Post found that documents recounting President Ronald Reagan’s relations with the Soviet Union in the early 1980s, one of the most dangerous periods of the Cold War, have been removed.
The State Department had deleted history.
The State Department had deleted history.
Progressives like Katie Wilson beat Big Business-backed competition from coast to coast as the Left takes a hard look in the mirror. 🌊🗳️
Soon-to-be former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell seemed to reassure his allies it'll be business as usual. Maybe. 🫏
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/business-a...
Soon-to-be former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell seemed to reassure his allies it'll be business as usual. Maybe. 🫏
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/business-a...
Business angst about a progressive Seattle mayor
Keeping the people's records public, a child care bump and a bad look for a lawmaker.
washingtonobserver.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Progressives like Katie Wilson beat Big Business-backed competition from coast to coast as the Left takes a hard look in the mirror. 🌊🗳️
Soon-to-be former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell seemed to reassure his allies it'll be business as usual. Maybe. 🫏
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/business-a...
Soon-to-be former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell seemed to reassure his allies it'll be business as usual. Maybe. 🫏
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/business-a...
The problem with punditry in this age is you can back peddle multiple times on a host of positions and the algorithms will just show ppl just a handful of clips and screenshots of the bits they’ll like.
The sound bite era means no one really reads/listens to things in their entirety anymore.
The sound bite era means no one really reads/listens to things in their entirety anymore.
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
The problem with punditry in this age is you can back peddle multiple times on a host of positions and the algorithms will just show ppl just a handful of clips and screenshots of the bits they’ll like.
The sound bite era means no one really reads/listens to things in their entirety anymore.
The sound bite era means no one really reads/listens to things in their entirety anymore.
American left wing politics is entering what shall henceforth be known as its “Ok Boomer” phase.
November 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
American left wing politics is entering what shall henceforth be known as its “Ok Boomer” phase.
Love how the ever-growing film sub genre of “Are Men Ok?” is migrating over to sci-fi.
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Love how the ever-growing film sub genre of “Are Men Ok?” is migrating over to sci-fi.
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the difference between sci-fi and fantasy is: beep boop, and schwing clang
November 10, 2025 at 10:01 PM
the difference between sci-fi and fantasy is: beep boop, and schwing clang
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An extraordinary admission: "The Sheriff’s Office wishes to express its sincere regrets to Eric and Joan Meyer and Ruth and Ronald Herbel for its participation in the drafting and execution of the Marion Police Department’s search warrants on their homes and the Marion County Record" #ksleg
Breaking: Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, express regret kansasreflector.com/2025/11/11/m...
Marion County agrees to pay out $3M for newspaper raid, express regret • Kansas Reflector
A handful of county-level officials who were involved in a small-town Kansas newspaper raid in 2023 will pay a cumulative $3 million to three journalists and a city councilor.
kansasreflector.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
An extraordinary admission: "The Sheriff’s Office wishes to express its sincere regrets to Eric and Joan Meyer and Ruth and Ronald Herbel for its participation in the drafting and execution of the Marion Police Department’s search warrants on their homes and the Marion County Record" #ksleg
Progressive Katie Wilson is poised to tilt Seattle further left as she inches past Mayor Bruce Harrell in the latest vote tallies to the chagrin of Big Biz. 🗳️
In other news, your next Airbnb could cost more under a tax hike in the works. 🏠💸 #waleg
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In other news, your next Airbnb could cost more under a tax hike in the works. 🏠💸 #waleg
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/its-starti...
It's starting to look like a socialist is going to Seattle City Hall
Plus Airbnb goes back to the mattresses, some recommended reading, and it's time to sign up for our Re-Wire Policy Conference
washingtonobserver.substack.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Progressive Katie Wilson is poised to tilt Seattle further left as she inches past Mayor Bruce Harrell in the latest vote tallies to the chagrin of Big Biz. 🗳️
In other news, your next Airbnb could cost more under a tax hike in the works. 🏠💸 #waleg
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/its-starti...
In other news, your next Airbnb could cost more under a tax hike in the works. 🏠💸 #waleg
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/its-starti...
“House Democratic leadership has insisted the health subsidies be addressed in legislation rather than a handshake compromise, especially as Johnson has refused to offer Democrats the same promise of a vote on an extension in his chamber.”
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
dlvr.it
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 AM
“House Democratic leadership has insisted the health subsidies be addressed in legislation rather than a handshake compromise, especially as Johnson has refused to offer Democrats the same promise of a vote on an extension in his chamber.”
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Hell yes, @btoastie.bsky.social. Fantastic all around. www.hcn.org/issues/57-11...
Heavy metal is healing teens on the Blackfeet Nation - High Country News
In response to youth suicides, teachers show students the power of headbanging at Fire in the Mountains festival.
www.hcn.org
November 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Hell yes, @btoastie.bsky.social. Fantastic all around. www.hcn.org/issues/57-11...
If you ever worry about your life being boring, reading 1918 diaries will remind you how time comes full circle.
Entries read like: Cold today. Saw a cow. Sent away for a Sear’s catalogue. It got lost. Saving money for an egg or four. Did a dance in my room. Went to bed.
Entries read like: Cold today. Saw a cow. Sent away for a Sear’s catalogue. It got lost. Saving money for an egg or four. Did a dance in my room. Went to bed.
November 9, 2025 at 9:17 PM
If you ever worry about your life being boring, reading 1918 diaries will remind you how time comes full circle.
Entries read like: Cold today. Saw a cow. Sent away for a Sear’s catalogue. It got lost. Saving money for an egg or four. Did a dance in my room. Went to bed.
Entries read like: Cold today. Saw a cow. Sent away for a Sear’s catalogue. It got lost. Saving money for an egg or four. Did a dance in my room. Went to bed.
Activists pounding pavement today in Olympia handing these out: whistles to alert unauthorized immigrants of ICE patrols in the area.
Sign of the times.
Sign of the times.
November 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Activists pounding pavement today in Olympia handing these out: whistles to alert unauthorized immigrants of ICE patrols in the area.
Sign of the times.
Sign of the times.
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A federal judge has permanently barred the Trump Administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, following a long back-and-forth battle. Oregon leaders are celebrating the decision, but DOJ lawyers are already discussing an appeal.
Federal Judge Rules Against Trump, Barring Him from Deploying National Guard to Oregon
US District Judge Karin Immergut ruled Friday, November 7, that the Trump administration is permanently barred from deploying the National Guard to Oregon. The decision was a long-awaited ruling in a ...
www.portlandmercury.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:14 AM
A federal judge has permanently barred the Trump Administration from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, following a long back-and-forth battle. Oregon leaders are celebrating the decision, but DOJ lawyers are already discussing an appeal.
Just how many votes Big Biz bought Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell at the ballot box is an open question. 🗳️💸
We know this much: Harrell was (almost?) shown up by a rookie who campaigned like a pro. And a Katie Wilson victory is still in the cards.
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/wilsons-st...
We know this much: Harrell was (almost?) shown up by a rookie who campaigned like a pro. And a Katie Wilson victory is still in the cards.
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/wilsons-st...
Wilson’s strong primary lit a fire in Harrell camp
Plus workers-rights initiative fails in Olympia, a shift in the 33rd, and some recommended reading and viewing
washingtonobserver.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Just how many votes Big Biz bought Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell at the ballot box is an open question. 🗳️💸
We know this much: Harrell was (almost?) shown up by a rookie who campaigned like a pro. And a Katie Wilson victory is still in the cards.
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/wilsons-st...
We know this much: Harrell was (almost?) shown up by a rookie who campaigned like a pro. And a Katie Wilson victory is still in the cards.
washingtonobserver.substack.com/p/wilsons-st...
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
Here in Olympia, voters had a ballot measure in front of them giving minimum wage workers a $3+ pay raise (among other provisions). It’s on track to fail by a double digit margin.
The real kicker? Up to a third of Olympians voted at all when everything is said and done. Not voting costs you.
The real kicker? Up to a third of Olympians voted at all when everything is said and done. Not voting costs you.
November 7, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Here in Olympia, voters had a ballot measure in front of them giving minimum wage workers a $3+ pay raise (among other provisions). It’s on track to fail by a double digit margin.
The real kicker? Up to a third of Olympians voted at all when everything is said and done. Not voting costs you.
The real kicker? Up to a third of Olympians voted at all when everything is said and done. Not voting costs you.
Democrats are shit posting about GTA 6 now.
November 6, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Democrats are shit posting about GTA 6 now.
The password to the Louvre’s video surveillance system was “Louvre,” according to a museum employee
Password to Louvre’s video surveillance system was 'Louvre', according to employee
According to an employee with knowledge of the system, the password to the Louvre's video surveillance system was simply "Louvre" at the time of the robbery last month.
abcnews.go.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Now THIS is why @blackcrowbooks.bsky.social prints the best editions ever.
So hyped to read @joe-hill.bsky.social & @keithrosson.bsky.social’s latest.
My other books will look underdressed.
So hyped to read @joe-hill.bsky.social & @keithrosson.bsky.social’s latest.
My other books will look underdressed.
November 6, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Now THIS is why @blackcrowbooks.bsky.social prints the best editions ever.
So hyped to read @joe-hill.bsky.social & @keithrosson.bsky.social’s latest.
My other books will look underdressed.
So hyped to read @joe-hill.bsky.social & @keithrosson.bsky.social’s latest.
My other books will look underdressed.
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WA’s early election results repeatedly marred by technical glitches
WA’s early election results repeatedly marred by technical glitches
WA's early election results have displayed wildly incorrect percentages on the Secretary of State's website for a few recent elections. A fix is in the works.
www.seattletimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
WA’s early election results repeatedly marred by technical glitches
“Obama said he was invested in Mamdani's success beyond the election on Tuesday.” 🤔
President Obama called Zohran Mamdani on Saturday — praising his campaign and offering to be a "sounding board" into the future.
Obama said he was invested in Mamdani's success beyond the election on Tuesday.
"Your campaign has been impressive to watch," Obama told Mamdani.
Obama said he was invested in Mamdani's success beyond the election on Tuesday.
"Your campaign has been impressive to watch," Obama told Mamdani.
Obama Calls Mamdani to Praise His Campaign and Offers to Be Sounding Board
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:21 AM
“Obama said he was invested in Mamdani's success beyond the election on Tuesday.” 🤔
Nail biter elections are something of the norm in Seattle.
Flash back to ‘23: Former Seattle City Council member Tammy Morales won her race against Tanya Woo by a mere 403 votes. Morales spent days and days in a distant 2nd.
Ergo, a Katie Wilson win is still more than possible on paper.
Flash back to ‘23: Former Seattle City Council member Tammy Morales won her race against Tanya Woo by a mere 403 votes. Morales spent days and days in a distant 2nd.
Ergo, a Katie Wilson win is still more than possible on paper.
November 5, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Nail biter elections are something of the norm in Seattle.
Flash back to ‘23: Former Seattle City Council member Tammy Morales won her race against Tanya Woo by a mere 403 votes. Morales spent days and days in a distant 2nd.
Ergo, a Katie Wilson win is still more than possible on paper.
Flash back to ‘23: Former Seattle City Council member Tammy Morales won her race against Tanya Woo by a mere 403 votes. Morales spent days and days in a distant 2nd.
Ergo, a Katie Wilson win is still more than possible on paper.