Crystal Fincher
@finchfrii.bsky.social
Personal account. Acquired KVRU, an independent non-commercial community radio station in South Seattle.
Sportsaholic, geek, ASOIAF addict, relentlessly curious, award-winning political consultant. You know something I don’t.
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@HacksAndWonks.bsky.social
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Crystal Fincher
@finchfrii.bsky.social
· Feb 25
South Seattle radio station KVRU 105.7 FM has a new owner and operator: Media for Informed Communities, headed by Crystal Fincher and Monisha Harrell.
Read the full story by Jas Keimig here: https://soseaem.org/41fhX2d #Seattle #KVRU1057FM
Read the full story by Jas Keimig here: https://soseaem.org/41fhX2d #Seattle #KVRU1057FM
South Seattle Radio Station KVRU 105.7 Has New, Community-Based Owners
South Seattle's KVRU 105.7 FM is now under the ownership of Media for Informed Communities, led by Crystal Fincher and Monisha Harrell. The new leadership aims to enhance the station's community…
soseaem.org
Some news:
Media for Informed Communties, led by @moharrell.bsky.social and me, has acquired KVRU 105.7 FM.
Connecting within community is the way forward, and @kvru.bsky.social, an independent, non-profit community radio station, will be a hub for that connection.
Build with us!👇🏾
Media for Informed Communties, led by @moharrell.bsky.social and me, has acquired KVRU 105.7 FM.
Connecting within community is the way forward, and @kvru.bsky.social, an independent, non-profit community radio station, will be a hub for that connection.
Build with us!👇🏾
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Again it’s not good that the most prominent leaders of the party keep insisting it’s a trap to talk about “identity” when the Trump administration is pushing white supremacy.
Speaking at a Texas Tribune Festival on Friday, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg criticized the Democratic Party for failing to reach everyday Americans, arguing that it “got sucked in” to a conversation about identity. #TribFest25
Pete Buttigieg critiques Democrats for focus on identity
The former U.S. transportation secretary said the Democratic Party should focus more on issues gripping the country, such as health care and housing affordability.
www.texastribune.org
November 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Again it’s not good that the most prominent leaders of the party keep insisting it’s a trap to talk about “identity” when the Trump administration is pushing white supremacy.
Your move, Gov. Ferguson!
imagine that
November 15, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Your move, Gov. Ferguson!
Reposted by Crystal Fincher
I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here
November 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
I just don’t see how we can pretend even for a moment that anything involving our federal government is remotely normal when the president is covering up his involvement in a child sex trafficking ring. Like, what are we doing here
We talked in detail about the Seattle elections!
On this week-in-review, @finchfrii.bsky.social and @robertcruickshank.com discuss:
🤩 Katie Wilson elected mayor!
🌊 Progressive wave across region and state
👀 What to watch out for next
🏫 Role of The Stranger school board endorsements
⚔️ Looking forward to legislative session
#SEAelex #WAelex
🤩 Katie Wilson elected mayor!
🌊 Progressive wave across region and state
👀 What to watch out for next
🏫 Role of The Stranger school board endorsements
⚔️ Looking forward to legislative session
#SEAelex #WAelex
Week in Review with Robert Cruickshank - Seattle Elects Progressive Mayor Katie Wilson
Wilson's Path to Victory, Scandal Erodes Harrell Support, Progressive Sweep Across Seattle, Tax the Rich: A Winning Message, Seattle's Progressive Pragmatism, Challenges Ahead, Wilson's Strengths, Loo...
officialhacksandwonks.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
We talked in detail about the Seattle elections!
Where I’m at 👇🏾
November 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Where I’m at 👇🏾
🚨 Seattle area folks:
5 light rail stations will close all day Sunday for repairs
The trackwork affects Westlake, Symphony, Pioneer Square, International District/Chinatown and Stadium stations.
5 light rail stations will close all day Sunday for repairs
The trackwork affects Westlake, Symphony, Pioneer Square, International District/Chinatown and Stadium stations.
5 light rail stations will close all day Sunday
Sound Transit is doing trackwork on a rare Sunday with no highway closures and no Seahawks home game.
www.seattletimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
🚨 Seattle area folks:
5 light rail stations will close all day Sunday for repairs
The trackwork affects Westlake, Symphony, Pioneer Square, International District/Chinatown and Stadium stations.
5 light rail stations will close all day Sunday for repairs
The trackwork affects Westlake, Symphony, Pioneer Square, International District/Chinatown and Stadium stations.
Reposted by Crystal Fincher
Doug’s commentary on Harrell’s final comments about understanding the affordability crisis is insightful. In Harrell’s world view, charity and volunteerism is the key to lifting up people out of poverty. Working for systemic change is secondary.
NEW STORY // Harrell Concedes to Wilson, Ushering in a New Era in Seattle
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/14/h...
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/14/h...
Harrell Concedes to Wilson, Ushering in a New Era in Seattle » The Urbanist
# On Thursday, Mayor Bruce Harrell conceded the election to progressive challenger Katie Wilson, surrounded by supporters in the lobby of Seattle City Hall. His speech vacillated between a conciliator...
www.theurbanist.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Doug’s commentary on Harrell’s final comments about understanding the affordability crisis is insightful. In Harrell’s world view, charity and volunteerism is the key to lifting up people out of poverty. Working for systemic change is secondary.
Dear Mayor-elect Katie Wilson:
I have a new and innovative idea to improve pedestrian safety.
I have a new and innovative idea to improve pedestrian safety.
November 14, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Dear Mayor-elect Katie Wilson:
I have a new and innovative idea to improve pedestrian safety.
I have a new and innovative idea to improve pedestrian safety.
“It is that battle between establishment, centrist corporate Democrats and more progressive Democrats,” said Crystal Fincher, a Seattle-based political strategist.”
NEW in Bolts: In Seattle, voters ousted a mayor who oversaw a surge in encampment sweeps, and a Republican prosecutor who pursued punitive policies toward homeless people and drug users.
Progressives Win in Seattle, Changing Directions on Public Safety
Voters ousted a mayor who oversaw a surge in encampment sweeps, and a Republican prosecutor who pursued punitive policies toward homeless people and drug users.
boltsmag.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 AM
“It is that battle between establishment, centrist corporate Democrats and more progressive Democrats,” said Crystal Fincher, a Seattle-based political strategist.”
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LA:
- black mayor
- majority non-white
DC:
- black mayor
- majority non-white
Chicago:
- black mayor
- majority non-white
Charlotte:
- black mayor
- majority non-white
- black mayor
- majority non-white
DC:
- black mayor
- majority non-white
Chicago:
- black mayor
- majority non-white
Charlotte:
- black mayor
- majority non-white
Gregory Bovino, the top Border Patrol official leading the charge on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in cities, and his officers are heading to Charlotte, according to a source familiar with the planning. That was news to city officials. https://cnn.it/49crpZT
November 14, 2025 at 3:09 AM
LA:
- black mayor
- majority non-white
DC:
- black mayor
- majority non-white
Chicago:
- black mayor
- majority non-white
Charlotte:
- black mayor
- majority non-white
- black mayor
- majority non-white
DC:
- black mayor
- majority non-white
Chicago:
- black mayor
- majority non-white
Charlotte:
- black mayor
- majority non-white
Reposted by Crystal Fincher
Our office’s new Worker Rights Unit will be able to support the working people of our state, as they face increasing challenges to maintain quality jobs and an affordability crisis.
November 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Our office’s new Worker Rights Unit will be able to support the working people of our state, as they face increasing challenges to maintain quality jobs and an affordability crisis.
I ran out of tortillas 😔
November 13, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I ran out of tortillas 😔
Just recorded a Hacks & Wonks ep with @robertcruickshank.com that’s full of election convo and it’s good!
It will be out tomorrow!
It will be out tomorrow!
November 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Just recorded a Hacks & Wonks ep with @robertcruickshank.com that’s full of election convo and it’s good!
It will be out tomorrow!
It will be out tomorrow!
Reposted by Crystal Fincher
I am *very* glad that we covered WA voters’ complete rejection of anti-trans attacks by conservative candidates.
In fact, standing against anti-trans attacks is correlated with Dem over-performance in swing districts!
In fact, standing against anti-trans attacks is correlated with Dem over-performance in swing districts!
Going live now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb_e...
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I am *very* glad that we covered WA voters’ complete rejection of anti-trans attacks by conservative candidates.
In fact, standing against anti-trans attacks is correlated with Dem over-performance in swing districts!
In fact, standing against anti-trans attacks is correlated with Dem over-performance in swing districts!
Will I see any of you at Town Hall Seattle tonight?
Speaking of Seattle: After the Ballot
Hosted by Marcus Harrison Green with Crystal Fincher, Vivian McCall, and Tobias Coughlin-Bogue
Speaking of Seattle: After the Ballot
Hosted by Marcus Harrison Green with Crystal Fincher, Vivian McCall, and Tobias Coughlin-Bogue
Speaking of Seattle: After the Ballot | Town Hall Seattle
Just weeks after Seattle’s November elections, Town Hall Seattle kicks off a timely, can’t-miss series hosted by Marcus Harrison Green. The panel features political strategist Crystal Fincher, The Str...
townhallseattle.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Will I see any of you at Town Hall Seattle tonight?
Speaking of Seattle: After the Ballot
Hosted by Marcus Harrison Green with Crystal Fincher, Vivian McCall, and Tobias Coughlin-Bogue
Speaking of Seattle: After the Ballot
Hosted by Marcus Harrison Green with Crystal Fincher, Vivian McCall, and Tobias Coughlin-Bogue
I’m thankful for brave women like Lindsey Boylan in NY and Monisha Harrell in Seattle.
They stood up to men in power, held them accountable, didn’t relent, and helped defeat them. All at great personal cost.
They stood up to men in power, held them accountable, didn’t relent, and helped defeat them. All at great personal cost.
November 13, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I’m thankful for brave women like Lindsey Boylan in NY and Monisha Harrell in Seattle.
They stood up to men in power, held them accountable, didn’t relent, and helped defeat them. All at great personal cost.
They stood up to men in power, held them accountable, didn’t relent, and helped defeat them. All at great personal cost.
Katie Wilson has won the race to be Seattle's mayor.
Bruce Harrell is expected to make a concession speech tomorrow.
Bruce Harrell is expected to make a concession speech tomorrow.
Just In: The Seattle Mayor’s Office has sent a notice for a special public address by Mayor Bruce Harrell tomorrow at noon.
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Katie Wilson has won the race to be Seattle's mayor.
Bruce Harrell is expected to make a concession speech tomorrow.
Bruce Harrell is expected to make a concession speech tomorrow.
This puts the Seattle mayoral election outside of recount territory!
A recount is required when the race is within 2,000 votes AND 0.5%. Katie Wilson now leads Bruce Harrell by 0.72%. #waelex #SEAelex
A recount is required when the race is within 2,000 votes AND 0.5%. Katie Wilson now leads Bruce Harrell by 0.72%. #waelex #SEAelex
Katie Wilson has widened her lead over Bruce Harrell to nearly 2,000 votes in Seattle's mayoral race — up more than 600 from Tuesday — following today's ballot drop that added approximately 1,650 ballots.
Harrell - 136,513 (49.48%)
Wilson - 138,489 (50.19%)
Harrell - 136,513 (49.48%)
Wilson - 138,489 (50.19%)
Katie Wilson has expanded her lead over Bruce Harrell to 1,346 votes in Seattle's mayoral race, up from 91 votes on Monday, following today's drop that added approximately 5,800 ballots to the tally. She's now over 50 percent.
Harrell - 135,871 (49.59%)
Wilson - 137,217 (50.08%)
Harrell - 135,871 (49.59%)
Wilson - 137,217 (50.08%)
November 12, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Reposted by Crystal Fincher
"[Wilson] supported a capital gains tax to raise revenue, a move opposed by Harrell, stronger protections for renters and improving public transit.
"Fincher said that message resonated in a city where housing has become out-of-reach for many of its citizens."
"Fincher said that message resonated in a city where housing has become out-of-reach for many of its citizens."
Progressive on the edge of a win in Seattle mayor race
Katie Wilson pulled ahead of a moderate Democrat in a campaign that focused on the cost of living in one of America’s most-expensive cities.
www.politico.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:44 AM
"[Wilson] supported a capital gains tax to raise revenue, a move opposed by Harrell, stronger protections for renters and improving public transit.
"Fincher said that message resonated in a city where housing has become out-of-reach for many of its citizens."
"Fincher said that message resonated in a city where housing has become out-of-reach for many of its citizens."
Reposted by Crystal Fincher
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
I am *very* glad that we covered WA voters’ complete rejection of anti-trans attacks by conservative candidates.
In fact, standing against anti-trans attacks is correlated with Dem over-performance in swing districts!
In fact, standing against anti-trans attacks is correlated with Dem over-performance in swing districts!
Going live now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb_e...
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I am *very* glad that we covered WA voters’ complete rejection of anti-trans attacks by conservative candidates.
In fact, standing against anti-trans attacks is correlated with Dem over-performance in swing districts!
In fact, standing against anti-trans attacks is correlated with Dem over-performance in swing districts!
Reposted by Crystal Fincher
If you didn't learn this the day of the big northern lights last year, point your phone camera at the sky to find them. They're way more visible on your phone camera for some reason. It can be pretty mind-blowing.
Look up!
Aurora borealis lights up skies around Seattle
Aurora borealis lights up skies around Seattle
Aurora borealis lights up skies around Seattle
Shades of sea green, violet and magenta streaked across the night sky Tuesday above Lake Washington.
www.seattletimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 AM
If you didn't learn this the day of the big northern lights last year, point your phone camera at the sky to find them. They're way more visible on your phone camera for some reason. It can be pretty mind-blowing.
We covered a lot, but there was also a ton that we didn’t have the time to cover. Like:
* The implications of the Seattle City Attorney race results on the County Prosecutor race next year
* The new county council vacancy created by Zahilay’s victory
* The implications of the Seattle City Attorney race results on the County Prosecutor race next year
* The new county council vacancy created by Zahilay’s victory
Going live now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb_e...
November 12, 2025 at 5:54 AM
We covered a lot, but there was also a ton that we didn’t have the time to cover. Like:
* The implications of the Seattle City Attorney race results on the County Prosecutor race next year
* The new county council vacancy created by Zahilay’s victory
* The implications of the Seattle City Attorney race results on the County Prosecutor race next year
* The new county council vacancy created by Zahilay’s victory