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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The advertisement wraps on King Metro buses make the interiors feel dreary AND taking pictures of funny stuff quite difficult. This marquee sign in Lower Queen Anne reads “Jimothy drinks for free, all others full price”

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Qagggy! @qagggy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

How to design a Barcelona-style superblock. 🧵

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Of all the important issues in this country, Daylight Saving Time is one of the dumbest “issues” that people genuinely care about. This apparently includes the President of the United States. Shocking, I know.

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This is absolutely crazy 💸

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

While we are all celebrating new Amtrak trains here in the PNW, let us remember those who suffer from a lack of access to passenger rail 🙏 Some logical low-hanging fruit for new Amtrak lines:

Lines drawn from Saint Louis to Indianapolis and from Nashville to Atlanta, Cincinnati, and Little Rock

Lines drawn from Flagstaff to Phoenix and from Denver to El Paso via Albuquerque

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It’s raining, my ferry was canceled this morning, and now we’ve had an earthquake Just a normal day in Western Washington *sips coffee*

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Democracy dies in darkness. Also: if you’re worried about private lounges hurting restaurant sales at Sea-Tac, maybe try replicating the magic of nearby PDX by lowering the damn rent/food prices? That’s more equitable for travelers than restricting businesses from operating at the airport.

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I like this a lot! A couple of things I’d add: 1. Urban elevated rail is FUN! Chicago’s L and our own monorail are charming adventures. 2. If an elevated line to Ballard doesn’t include a stop in SLU, we need to also finish the Seattle Streetcar connection from Pioneer Square to Westlake.

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This is an appreciation post for Third Place Books. I love the mixture of new and used inventory! We are fortunate to have them in Seattle. 📚

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A ferry nice day for a work trip to Bainbridge Island 🏔️ ⛴️ 🍻 🦀

A Washington State Ferry docking at Bainbridge Island

Holding a ferry-themed beer on the ferry with Puget Sound in the background

A cute dog wearing a crab mask on the ferry

Mount Rainier from the ferry with Puget Sound and a small boat in the foreground

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Texas in 2026 is sort of giving “Arizona 2022” vibes. The Republican ticket is genuinely awful while Democrats have finally nominated good campaigners. A steep hill to climb, but Democrats narrowly winning several statewide positions doesn’t sound as crazy as it did a few months ago.

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

We really need a King Metro line that connects the Woodinville wineries + new housing developments to Downtown Redmond Station and Woodinville’s city center

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Melissa & Chris Bruntlett @modacitylife.com · 01/09/2026

Frustrated by inaction on the threat of cars on their street, the 1970s residents of Delft's Tuinstraat illicitly erected barriers to curb traffic. This act of rebellion became a global revolution—inventing the woonerf (“living street”): a common space for recreation, vegetation, and socialization.

A before and after image of a residential steeet in Delft. The before is a paved space dominated by car traffic. The after a lush garden space populated by trees and planters.

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and now Wendell Berry, all gone within a week’s time. Sigh.

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A beautiful sight. 🌧️

A weather map with rainfall throughout western Washington and the interior of British Columbia

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

“Now that I have won my freedom, like an eagle, I am eager for the sky!” Fly high, Dolly. We will always love you.

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

So happy to finally see this bike path coming to fruition at my alma mater! It’s been desperately needed for years. Go Hogs!

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Talk Business & Politics has been off the mark before, but it’s still funny to see Republicans sweating a bit in Arkansas: U.S. Senate 47% Shoffner (D) 44% Cotton (R-inc.) Governor 45% Sanders (R-inc.) 40% Love (D) Pres. Trump 53% 👎 46% 👍 1,200 LV Aug 11-12 talkbusiness.net/category/pol...

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

“My brother was in the Air Force for 33 years… but I clearly never listened to anything he said at the dinner table or on C-SPAN”

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

~180k people voted for the dorky millennial version of David Duke in the Florida Republican primary. Not shocking, but alarming nevertheless.

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It’s 59°F, fog is billowing down the streets of Queen Anne, and the air smells a bit salty. Oh, and I have a book (about climate change…) to go with my coffee. A perfect summer morning in Seattle. (Not my bike, but I wish it was!)

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I usually agree with Tom but this is silly. You get to vote where you use the sidewalks, drink the water, struggle to find an affordable apartment, and call the police. …and contribute to the local government’s budget by indirectly paying property taxes + directly paying income/sales taxes.

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Mike Lindell has lost the Republican nomination for governor of Minnesota. Who will he blame for this election result? Republican primary voters?!

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Rural Wisconsin counties are over here like “the polls closed an hour ago and we’re finally sharing results!” …it’s 2% of the vote, totaling 30 ballots

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Too early to tell if early results are a mirage for David Crowley, but Francesca Hong clearly needs Dane County to be a blowout in her favor if she’s going to have a shot at winning the (D) gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin. Rural/exurban counties are consistently favoring Crowley.

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

It’s a lovely evening on the South Ship Canal Trail in Seattle. (Is it really necessary to have cyclists and pedestrians stop at this intersection with a rather derelict stretch of 6th Ave. W.? Shouldn’t cars be required to yield/stop here?)

A cyclist crossing 6th Ave W with stop signs on either side of the crossing stopping cyclists, not cars.

Abandoned railroad tracks and rough pavement leading up to the Lake Washington Ship Canal

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

I guess we get to spend the rest of the week wondering if Kshama Sawant can catch up with (R) Doug Basler… 🍿

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

FWIW, Okanogan and Spokane Counties - currently on fire - reported their first batches of ballots before King County

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

SW Washington’s CD3 is going to be an intriguing race to watch Not an impressive primary result for Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, but it doesn’t seem to be a strong result for Republican State Sen. John Braun, either This could be a race where base enthusiasm (or lack thereof) hurts both nominees

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

lol Missouri Republicans made a huge mistake by putting amendments 4 and 5 on the ballot w/ no statewide GOP primaries to draw out their voters *and* a fired-up Democratic electorate eager to defeat both amendments Result: both amendments are getting crushed, even in MAGA territory

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I’m all for holding elected officials accountable, but this is just silly commentary from The Seattle Times. All I’ve gathered from this morning’s paper is that The Times really dislikes Katie Wilson and income taxes on the über-wealthy.

An article about a dedicated bus lane that focuses on a sticker on the mayor’s water bottle

The Times refuses to endorse anyone in LD5 due to the incumbent not offering amendments to the millionaires tax

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Currently in a Lyft on Denny Way and it appears SDOT is actively prepping the street for better bus lanes ❤️

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Just had to yell at a weirdo stalker on the light rail if you’re wondering how my day is going

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Just got home from Portland. The Pearl District and Northwest Portland (Nob Hill) have so many urbanist gems: - modal filters in the Pearl - a dedicated pedestrian bridge (yay!) over I-405 (boo) - lots older stacked flats with balconies and porches in walkable + trendy Nob Hill

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Am I the only gay person not in Amsterdam or Vancouver right now?

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Someday we’ll be having a similar conversation about connecting Ballard to Northgate via Link Light Rail… I hope

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Partly cloudy 70°F summer days in Seattle just hit different ⛅️

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

I’ve only been in Seattle for 15 minutes and already want to return to Vancouver, BC. What an incredible city!

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The City of Tulsa, Oklahoma, has launched their pre-approved home catalog and the plans are so cute! www.cityoftulsa.org/t-town-home-...

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

When you’re a Seattleite visiting Granville Island and overhear some snooty cruise ship tourists loudly proclaiming “this place is so much nicer than “Pike’s Place””

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

My survey comments: - The intersections of Queen Anne & Boston + Crockett need traffic calming. Those are dicey crossing areas for 🚶‍♂️. - The painted crosswalk at Queen Anne Ave. and W. Garfield St. needs a curb extension where 🚙 are parked diagonally. Also… why is this survey mostly about cars?

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Soccer *sadness in Seattle *except for Ballard, where the revelry will continue on Saturday when the Norwegians play 🇳🇴

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

“.. Members of the group Patriot Front ride the metro on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence in Washington, D.C.” @reuters.com

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We truly need a better train connection from Vancouver ➡️ Seattle ➡️ Portland ➡️ Willamette Valley

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

According to regional political rhetoric, you’d think Seattle would be declining while Bellevue is booming. Reality (2025 to 2026): Seattle +6,800 residents Bellevue +300 Kirkland grew by 1,010!

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Jesse @jrspnw.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Remove this highway and replace it with a light rail connector (Rainier Valley Link bypass) from Tukwila to SODO + lots of transit-oriented development 🙏

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

We need moderates in moderate districts. But the idea that Democrats need to continue to triangulate and be shackled by Reaganism is gone. Comparing illiberal authoritarianism to people who advocate for a more active social welfare state is a false equivalence.

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The Needling @theneedling.com · 20/06/2026

Sun, World Cup Convince Socially Repressed City to Come Out as Extrovert: tinyurl.com/mr3d2csn

Packed crowds at Seattle Waterfront's Overlook Walk for World Cup on beautiful sunny day with blue sky and Downtown skyscrapers in background

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