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Zachary Fletcher

@zfletcher.bsky.social
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syracusian, seattleite, guy who reads wa state trending news reporter @usatoday.com / zfletcher@usatodayco.com past: Kitsap Sun, NBC Sports, UC Berkeley J-School | elsewhere: @zdfletch | he/him |

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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 12h
new author Q&A out this week, this time with Seattle historian Douglas Smith. his new book "The City Without Jews" (@fsgbooks.bsky.social) follows the life of one woman in Vienna during the years of Nazi occupation. see our (lengthy!) convo here on @usatoday.com: www.usatoday.com/story/news/s...
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Seattle historian's new book tells a personal tale of Jewish life during Nazi occupation
Douglas Smith talks with USA Today about this new book, 'The City Without Jews: Life and Death in Nazi Vienna.'
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
last week I got to talk with Geo Rutherford, the author of SPOOKY RIVERS. Geo's first book (SPOOKY LAKES) was a hit when it came out in 2024. we talked about rivers and art and what spooky actually means to her and her 2 million+ fans online. www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2...
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'Spooky Lake Month' is about more than lakes. 'Spooky Rivers' proves it
A nationally known author and influencer will debut her new book, 'Spooky Rivers,' at a Sept. 20 event in Kingston, Washington.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
earlier this month, I talked with the Portland-based novelist Peter Rock about his new novel, MAKESHIFT. our conversation touched on a lot of things, but I wanted to include some of my favorites below. www.usatoday.com/story/news/s...
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A Q&A with Peter Rock on his new novel about the end of the world
Peter Rock, author of eleven previous works of fiction, discusses his new novel 'Makeshift' (out Aug. 25 from Soft Skull Press).
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
flags to be lowered in WA and across the country to honor Dolly Parton, who died earlier today at 80. read more here: www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2... via @usatoday.com/network
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Why are flags being lowered in WA? Trump orders change after Dolly Parton's death
Flags will soon be lowered in Washington to honor the iconic country music artist Dolly Parton, who died earlier today at 80.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
last month, I spoke with David R. Montgomery about his new book REGEN, out from @wwnorton.com. the takeaway? soil is critical to life in many ways, but we often don't appreciate it -- Montgomery wants to change that. read from our convo here: www.usatoday.com/story/news/s... via @usatoday.com
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Soil has an image problem. David R. Montgomery is here to help
David R. Montgomery's new book, "ReGen: A New Future for Farming, Food, and Health" (out Aug. 4 from Norton), offers a new way to think about soil.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
if you listen to one podcast this year, make it WE KEEP US SAFE by @willjames.bsky.social / @sydbrownstone.bsky.social this is a hard, complicated story to tell. will, sydney and david gutman do an incredible service for us all putting the pieces together. www.npr.org/2026/06/04/g...
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Embedded: "We Keep Us Safe" from NPR, KUOW and The Seattle Times
In the summer of 2020, sixteen-year-old Antonio Mays Jr. traveled a thousand miles to join the racial justice movement of his generation. He arrived in Seattle during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest...
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
print lives on! my @usatoday.com article on the Woodland Park Zoo’s recent gorilla birth/c-section is in pages of the Kitsap Sun. really enjoyed reporting this piece out. check out the fully story here: www.usatoday.com/story/news/s...
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
I am back on the books beat! chatted with WA author Susan Wiggs about her latest novel, "Wayward Girls," which came out in paperback yesterday. read a bit from our convo here: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... via @usatoday.com
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Author Susan Wiggs discusses 'Wayward Girls,' eras and readers in Q&A
NYT bestselling author Susan Wiggs talks about history, characters and reader reactions on 'Wayward Girls', out in paperback July 7.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
it was a crazy few days in storm basketball this week. I was at the OT game on Monday, and yesterday the team broke an 11 game losing streak for their first win since May. here's where the team is at as we near the @wnba.com halfway mark: www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports...
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Seattle Storm snap record losing streak to hit season's halfway point
The Seattle Storm beat the New York Liberty on Thursday for the first win since May 24. Here's where the team stands halfway through the WNBA season.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
the World Cup officially lands in Seattle today! I’ll be down at the stadium for live @usatoday.com network coverage throughout the day. follow along w/ us here: www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports...
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Live updates from the Belgium-Egypt World Cup game in Seattle
The first of six FIFA World Cup games in Seattle kicks off at noon on a scorching Monday in the Pacific Northwest.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
the @usmnt.ussoccer.com begins their 2026 World Cup journey tonight. some info for watching ahead of the opening match: When does the US play at the World Cup? How to watch US vs. Paraguay www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports...
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When does the US play at the World Cup? How to watch US vs. Paraguay
The United States men's team opens World Cup play on Friday, June 12 in Los Angeles.
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Katie Campbell, KUOW @katiecampbell.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Had a ball looking back on 50 years of @fantagraphics.bsky.social with "official shill" (aka VP) Eric Reynolds. Check out the story and conversation on @kuow.org's arts and culture podcast 👇
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Seattle comics publisher Fantagraphics celebrates 50th anniversary
Eric Reynolds used to hand out business cards that identified him as an "official shill and paid apologist."
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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 11/06/2026
A new podcast series from The Seattle Times, KUOW and NPR's "Embedded" investigates the unsolved killing that led to the end of 2020's Capitol Hill Occupied Protest.
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New podcast on Seattle CHOP deadly shooting features eyewitnesses and unseen evidence
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
the World Cup starts today! I'll be covering what's happening in Seattle throughout the group and early knockout stages. but today things get started in Mexico: When does the World Cup Start? How to watch Mexico vs. South Africa www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports...
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When does the World Cup Start? How to watch Mexico vs. South Africa
The opening round of World Cup games begins on Thursday, June 9, at noon Pacific time.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
completed a dream this week by writing about the mini-ferry boats you can get at Mariners games...which are now also available on actual ferries. how many times could I get 'ferry' into the headline? read more to find out: www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2...
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
NEW: Gov. Ferguson proposes statewide phone ban in WA public schools, potentially coming in 2027-2028 school year www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2...
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Gov. Ferguson proposes statewide phone ban in WA public schools
A proposal to ban cellphone use at K-12 public schools across Washington state has Gov. Ferguson's backing, but would need legislative approval.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
dropping this here in case anyone in Seattle has recently tuned into the NBA Finals and is trying to decide their fandom... www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports...
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How to watch San Antonio-Oklahoma City Game 6, and why Seattle cares
As the NBA's Western Conference finals reaches Game 6, here's why Seattle fans should care -- besides the obvious angst about OKC.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
"On May 26, he had come in early for work at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging mill in Longview because he wanted to attend a grandkid’s kindergarten graduation later in the day, according to his daughter." www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... via @seattletimes.com
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Norman Barlow, Longview implosion victim, was mentor and adopted ‘papa’
Norman Barlow, 58, of Vancouver, Wash., was one of 11 workers killed May 26 when a tank imploded at a Longview pulp and paper mill.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
long live Cipollino! this book — from @enchantedlion.bsky.social — was one of my fav books released in the past few years. if you’ve interacted with me in person during that time, I’ve probably brought it up! www.npr.org/2026/06/01/n...
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A kid's book newly published in English has a long backstory in the Soviet Union
The classic Italian children's book The Adventures of Cipollino was translated into English for the first time last year. The book has a surprising backstory in the former Soviet Union.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
11 deaths confirmed after Longview chemical tragedy www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2...
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11 deaths confirmed after Longview chemical tragedy
Eleven people have died after a chemical implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packing Company paper and pulp mill in Longview, Washington.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
update on the Longview, WA chemical explosion: eight confirmed deaths yesterday, and three more individuals still missing at the site. water system and air are clear as of now, but EPA/ecology are continuing to monitor. more info here: www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2...
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Eight confirmed dead after paper mill chemical implosion in Longview
Eight are confirmed dead and three others remain unaccounted for after a chemical implosion at a paper mill in Longview.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Seattle fans might have a reason to root for the Spurs tonight -- HC Mitch Johnson has deep ties to the city. check all that out here before tip-off tonight: www.kitsapsun.com/story/sports...
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How to watch San Antonio-Oklahoma City Game 6, and why Seattle cares
As the NBA's Western Conference finals reaches Game 6, here's why Seattle fans should care -- besides the obvious angst about OKC.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
great reporting from @conradswanson.bsky.social / @isabellabreda.bsky.social on the dangers of chemicals used at paper mills and across the industry after Tuesday's implosion in Longview via @seattletimes.com: www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Deadly paper mill implosion illustrates industry’s risks
Mixing dangerous chemicals with high temperatures and pressure can amount to a recipe for disaster under the right conditions, one researcher said. “If there is any way for an accident to happen, it w...
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
at a press conference Wednesday afternoon, Governor Bob Ferguson said that officials are bracing for this to be the "deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history." our story on the Longview updates here: www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2...
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Fatal explosion leaves 9 missing in Longview chemical accident
Two people were killed and several others are injured or missing after a chemical explosion at the Nippon Dynawave facility in southwest Washington.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
updated piece on the fatal Longview chemical accident, including: -one fatality confirmed, nine others xfer'd to hospitals -nine employees missing -tank remains "unstable," rescue efforts paused yesterday resumed this AM more info expected @ 1pm today. www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2...
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Fatal explosion leaves 9 missing in Longview chemical accident
One person was killed and several others are injured or missing after a chemical explosion at the Nippon Dynawave facility in southwest Washington.
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USA TODAY @usatoday.com · 27/05/2026
At least one person was killed when a tank of caustic chemicals ruptured. Officials said they will resume searching for missing workers May 27.
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9 workers missing after fatal chemical tank explosion in Washington
At least one person was killed when a tank of caustic chemicals ruptured. Officials said they will resume searching for missing workers May 27.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
news from Longview, WA: Local authorities confirmed multiple fatalities and injuries related to a "major chemical explosion" via @usatoday.com network -> www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2...
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What we know about a fatal chemical explosion at Longview facility
Authorities confirmed multiple fatalities and injuries from an explosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Company early Tuesday.
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KUOW Public Radio @kuow.org · 20/05/2026
Family and friends of 19-year-old Juniper Blessing remember her as intelligent, talented, and sensitive, highlighting her kindness and love of music.
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Juniper Blessing, UW student fatally stabbed, remembered for her 'magnificent' voice
Family and friends of 19-year-old Juniper Blessing remember her as intelligent, talented, and sensitive, highlighting her kindness and love of music.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
lots of weather and traffic to be on the lookout for this Memorial Day weekend. here's a bunch of it all put together! -> www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2...
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Weather and traffic to help plan the upcoming Memorial Day in WA
Memorial Day in Washington is Monday, May 25, in 2026. Rain and temperatures in the 60s and 70s are forecast across the state.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
great Seattle Now ep out today from @kuow.org on gray whale standings in the puget sound: omny.fm/shows/seattl...
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An alarming number of gray whales are washing up dead in WA - Seattle Now
Gray whales are getting stranded on the Washington coast. This year alone, 21 whales have washed up dead, many of them malnourished. And that’s raising the alarm for scientists, who’ve been documentin...
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Mount St. Helens Archive @mountsthelens1980.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
May 18, 1980 | 8:32 a.m. The ground shudders. A M5.1 quake hits beneath Mount St. Helens. Weakened critically, the north face bulge collapses outward. Within seconds, a pyroclastic density surge bursts through the disintegrating slope. The clock strikes zero.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
I wrote a story about gray whale strandings last week and...it's already out of date. and so is this one (!). two more whales have stranded in the last week, bringing up the total to 21 for year so far. all of those strandings are tracked here: cascadiaresearch.org/working-list...
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Working List of Gray Whale Strandings in 2026 – https://cascadiaresearch.org
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
latest @seattletimes.com piece went up last week, and it was a great conversation to have with Ed. his new memoir came out last month with some upcoming events in Seattle -> www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...
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New memoir by UW dean explores his upbringing and the power of stories
Ed Taylor spoke with The Seattle Times about growing up in a small town, feeling drawn to the power of stories and the metaphor of a river.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
some news to share: today's my first day as a trending news reporter for @usatoday.com! I'm working from Seattle but covering news across the state. please drop me a line if something trends your way! I'm here -> zfletcher [at] usatodayco [dot] com
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
2/2 my most recent piece is about a new anthology about estrangement called NO CONTACT. I spoke with the book's editor about her journey with the project and what it takes to bring 32 different voices together on one topic. www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...
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Family estrangement explored in new collection edited by Tacoma writer
Tacoma editor and writer Jenny Bartoy poses the question "Who are we without our families?" in the introduction of “No Contact: Writers on Estrangement."
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
1/2 I've got a few new pieces in the @seattletimes.com that I wanted to highlight! first up is my second piece for the ST on kids books, which is where we all start our reading journeys after all. www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...
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7 new books for the early reader in your life
The Northwest is home to a vibrant community of children’s and young adult authors. Celebrate early reading with these recommendations.
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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 04/03/2026
Local author Evelyn Iritani spoke with The Seattle Times about her research process, reflections on the idea of citizenship and the book’s relevance today.
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New book by local author details civilian exchanges during WWII
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
spoke with THE matt dinniman about publishing a new, non-Dungeon Crawler Carl book and playing the bass (and owning 27 of them)...plus a little more for @seattletimes.com! www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...
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‘Dungeon Crawler Carl’ author takes on a new story with latest novel
Gig Harbor-based author Matt Dinniman's new stand-alone book, "Operation Bouncehouse," is a departure from his bestselling "Dungeon Crawler Carl" series.
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Erin Cunningham @erinmcunningham.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
“A newspaper is—or ought to be—the opposite of an algorithm, a bastion of enlightened generalism in an era of hyperspecialization and personalized marketing … From now on, the Post will no longer accommodate the admirably omnivorous avidity of its best readers.” www.newyorker.com/books/page-t...
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The End of Books Coverage at the Washington Post
Becca Rothfeld, a former critic at the Washington Post, on the death of the paper’s books section.
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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 29/01/2026
Clyde W. Ford, author of "A High Price for Freedom," spoke with The Seattle Times about the book’s inspirations, his thoughts on truth and myth and more.
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WA author's new book highlights hidden voices from the African American past
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National Book Critics Circle @bookcritics.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
NBCC member Zachary Fletcher interviewed Jill Freidberg, editor of "Limitless: Stories from the City that Shaped Seattle," for The Seattle Times:
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Book details history of the Central District through community stories
“Limitless,” edited by filmmaker Jill Freidberg, is a collection of oral histories about the Central District.
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National Book Critics Circle @bookcritics.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
NBCC member Zachary Fletcher interviewed Alli Frank and Asha Youmans, authors of "Run For Your Life, Callie Kingman," for The Seattle Times:
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Writing duo explores the humor, heartbreak of Gen X life in new novel
"Run For Your Life, Callie Kingman" is the fifth book by writing duo Alli Frank and Asha Youmans. The "writing soulmates" met while teaching in Seattle.
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Harper O’Neill @imharperoneill.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Learning a laugury about bird augury
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The Needling @theneedling.com · 22/12/2025
New Children’s Book ‘Good Afternoon Moon’ Celebrates Seattle’s Painfully Early Sunsets: tinyurl.com/yrze7kp8
Children's book cover of "Good Afternoon Moon" with a clock reading 4:19 p.m. and a window showing the Space Needle next to the moon in the night sky
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
new piece up for @seattletimes.com this week, just in time for the Big Dark! I've put together a list of books best read with rain falling outside and hot tea flowing inside...shoutout to the friend who asked for "winter beach reads" that inspired this. www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...
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Embrace the Big Dark with these 6 books
Head somewhere warm and dry with one of these six genre- and tone-spanning recommendations.
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
doing a cool thing tonight! I’ll be talking with Maria Reva about her debut novel ENDLING, one of my favorite books of the year. seattle friends: come hang @ Third Place Books, 7pm!!
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Two new pieces up in @seattletimes.com this week! -I chatted with Shigeko Ito about her debut memoir and how writing is a way to untangle childhood trauma -Rae Rose's 'The Sacred Stone Camp' tells the story of LaDonna BraveBull Allard organizing against the Dakota Access Pipeline (links below)
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
finally got around to reading Tove Jansson’s The Summer Book. and I’ve somehow managed to finish it on the last day of August, and on the final day in our home before moving out. what a gem!
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Zachary Fletcher @zfletcher.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
“The heart of the review is emotion, the stirrings of the soul, receptiveness to the life-changing power of art…” @newyorker.com www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
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In Defense of the Traditional Review
Far from being a journalistic relic, as suggested by recent developments at the New York Times, arts criticism is inherently progressive, keeping art honest and pointing toward its future.
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The Seattle Times @seattletimes.com · 28/08/2025
Federal agents showed up northeast of Lake Cushman to check identification of crew members fighting Washington's largest active wildfire.
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Federal agents arrest firefighters working on WA wildfire
Federal agents showed up northeast of Lake Cushman to check identification of crew members fighting Washington's largest active wildfire.
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