Josh Holland
@joshholland.bsky.social
Train Enthusiast. Part-time Foodie. Cities are better with lots of people.
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NEW STORY // Rebecca Saldaña Announces Run for Girmay Zahilay’s Former County Council Seat
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/08/r...
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/08/r...
Rebecca Saldaña Announces Run for Girmay Zahilay’s Former County Council Seat » The Urbanist
# State Senator Rebecca Saldaña announced a bid for the open King County Council District 2 seat in the 2026 election, positioning herself in the progressive lane and pledging to fight back against Tr...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:05 AM
NEW STORY // Rebecca Saldaña Announces Run for Girmay Zahilay’s Former County Council Seat
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/08/r...
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/12/08/r...
Not a big travel year by air, but revisited some favs and explored some new destinations by ship. 🚢
Look forward to new adventures in 2026!
✌🏾🚲🚘🚊🚆🚢✈️
Look forward to new adventures in 2026!
✌🏾🚲🚘🚊🚆🚢✈️
December 3, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Not a big travel year by air, but revisited some favs and explored some new destinations by ship. 🚢
Look forward to new adventures in 2026!
✌🏾🚲🚘🚊🚆🚢✈️
Look forward to new adventures in 2026!
✌🏾🚲🚘🚊🚆🚢✈️
Missed micromobility while I was traveling. One of the few areas Asia is behind the U.S. — okay, mostly Seattle…
December 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Missed micromobility while I was traveling. One of the few areas Asia is behind the U.S. — okay, mostly Seattle…
First time visiting Hong Kong this fall, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much it reminded me of Vancouver — the same mix of dense urban living wrapped in dramatic natural scenery.
Tale of Two Cities: Why Vancouver and Seattle Downtowns Look So Different
While much of Vancouver’s investment in the public realm has gone into pedestrian and recreation improvements, most of Seattle’s has gone into moving workers and freight.
www.postalley.org
December 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
First time visiting Hong Kong this fall, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much it reminded me of Vancouver — the same mix of dense urban living wrapped in dramatic natural scenery.
Wholesome end-of-trip moment: ran into 2 friends on my way home — one at the airport, one on my apartment steps.
It reminded me why I never feel the need to “escape” my life. I love traveling, but my city + community give me so much joy.
The weather though. 🥶
Good to be home.
It reminded me why I never feel the need to “escape” my life. I love traveling, but my city + community give me so much joy.
The weather though. 🥶
Good to be home.
December 1, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Wholesome end-of-trip moment: ran into 2 friends on my way home — one at the airport, one on my apartment steps.
It reminded me why I never feel the need to “escape” my life. I love traveling, but my city + community give me so much joy.
The weather though. 🥶
Good to be home.
It reminded me why I never feel the need to “escape” my life. I love traveling, but my city + community give me so much joy.
The weather though. 🥶
Good to be home.
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This post has kind of taken off. So maybe we need to take this advice.
"When you talk to someone else, you're actually going to brighten their day. You're going to put them in a good mood. And there's research.. that both parties enjoy it when people do have these kind of conversations."
"When you talk to someone else, you're actually going to brighten their day. You're going to put them in a good mood. And there's research.. that both parties enjoy it when people do have these kind of conversations."
How to make friends? Accept the awkwardness
Friendship is hard, but the best way to tackle it is to talk about it. In this episode, you'll learn from the experts about how to make new friends and deepen your existing relationships.
www.npr.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:38 AM
This post has kind of taken off. So maybe we need to take this advice.
"When you talk to someone else, you're actually going to brighten their day. You're going to put them in a good mood. And there's research.. that both parties enjoy it when people do have these kind of conversations."
"When you talk to someone else, you're actually going to brighten their day. You're going to put them in a good mood. And there's research.. that both parties enjoy it when people do have these kind of conversations."
Not the crossover episode I thought we’d see this year but love to see the positive tone and agreement between Washington and New York on making cities more affordable for everyday folks.
www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/11/...
www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/11/...
Trump praises NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani after White House meeting, shrugs off being called 'fascist'
The meeting with Trump was requested by Mamdani, whose victory over ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in NYC's mayoral race put him at the center of U.S. politics.
www.cnbc.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Not the crossover episode I thought we’d see this year but love to see the positive tone and agreement between Washington and New York on making cities more affordable for everyday folks.
www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/11/...
www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/11/...
Buses are the hardworking, often invisible backbone of cities, even in places like Hong Kong, where the incredibly efficient MRT runs. Buses connect communities to rail and move people where trains often cannot, without the tremendous financial investment and engineering expertise required for rail.
November 16, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Buses are the hardworking, often invisible backbone of cities, even in places like Hong Kong, where the incredibly efficient MRT runs. Buses connect communities to rail and move people where trains often cannot, without the tremendous financial investment and engineering expertise required for rail.
Hit the streets with Hong Kong’s Outrunners this wkd.
I love checking out the different courses of international frontrunner clubs while traveling. It’s a great way to connect w/locals and learn about their city.
Have now run courses in Europe & Asia.
I love checking out the different courses of international frontrunner clubs while traveling. It’s a great way to connect w/locals and learn about their city.
Have now run courses in Europe & Asia.
November 15, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Hit the streets with Hong Kong’s Outrunners this wkd.
I love checking out the different courses of international frontrunner clubs while traveling. It’s a great way to connect w/locals and learn about their city.
Have now run courses in Europe & Asia.
I love checking out the different courses of international frontrunner clubs while traveling. It’s a great way to connect w/locals and learn about their city.
Have now run courses in Europe & Asia.
How much adventure can you fit into Day 1 with little sleep?
Turns out, quite a lot with determination and caffeine!
Jet lag be damned.
Highlights include:
- Michelin star dumplings
- Ten Thousand Buddhas
- Bruce Lee
- Library of dim sum
- Skyscrapers
- MRT rides
Turns out, quite a lot with determination and caffeine!
Jet lag be damned.
Highlights include:
- Michelin star dumplings
- Ten Thousand Buddhas
- Bruce Lee
- Library of dim sum
- Skyscrapers
- MRT rides
November 14, 2025 at 9:40 PM
How much adventure can you fit into Day 1 with little sleep?
Turns out, quite a lot with determination and caffeine!
Jet lag be damned.
Highlights include:
- Michelin star dumplings
- Ten Thousand Buddhas
- Bruce Lee
- Library of dim sum
- Skyscrapers
- MRT rides
Turns out, quite a lot with determination and caffeine!
Jet lag be damned.
Highlights include:
- Michelin star dumplings
- Ten Thousand Buddhas
- Bruce Lee
- Library of dim sum
- Skyscrapers
- MRT rides
And just like that we threw hands in Lumiose City. 🚖
Walking only my dude. Sad we don’t have a battle subway here. 😢
Walking only my dude. Sad we don’t have a battle subway here. 😢
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 AM
And just like that we threw hands in Lumiose City. 🚖
Walking only my dude. Sad we don’t have a battle subway here. 😢
Walking only my dude. Sad we don’t have a battle subway here. 😢
Big break from the SEA. Off to Asia’s world city for a few days and adventures in SE Asia.
November 12, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Big break from the SEA. Off to Asia’s world city for a few days and adventures in SE Asia.
Too short of stay in SF. Definitely want to come back here again. Always love the energy of the city, even when it’s just a quick airport stop.
❤️ 🌉
❤️ 🌉
November 12, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Too short of stay in SF. Definitely want to come back here again. Always love the energy of the city, even when it’s just a quick airport stop.
❤️ 🌉
❤️ 🌉
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Okay 🧵 time (1/?). @nickdeshais.bsky.social has some good content here, but I think it's missing some key observations.
First, I would say Harrell's biggest transportation accomplishments are #1 letting @spottnik.bsky.social finish the last levy in a strong way, and #2 the Pike Place pilot.
First, I would say Harrell's biggest transportation accomplishments are #1 letting @spottnik.bsky.social finish the last levy in a strong way, and #2 the Pike Place pilot.
October 20, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Okay 🧵 time (1/?). @nickdeshais.bsky.social has some good content here, but I think it's missing some key observations.
First, I would say Harrell's biggest transportation accomplishments are #1 letting @spottnik.bsky.social finish the last levy in a strong way, and #2 the Pike Place pilot.
First, I would say Harrell's biggest transportation accomplishments are #1 letting @spottnik.bsky.social finish the last levy in a strong way, and #2 the Pike Place pilot.
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NEW STORY // Wilson Pulls Away from Harrell, Leads by 1,346 Votes
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/11/w...
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/11/w...
Wilson Pulls Away from Harrell, Leads by 1,346 Votes » The Urbanist
# In Tuesday's drop, Urbanist-endorsed progressive challenger Katie Wilson expanded her narrow lead over Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell. She now leads by 1,346 votes or 0.49%. With very few ballots remai...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:57 AM
NEW STORY // Wilson Pulls Away from Harrell, Leads by 1,346 Votes
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/11/w...
Story by Doug Trumm via @theurbanist.org // 🔗 www.theurbanist.org/2025/11/11/w...
Catch ya in Dec SEA.
Don’t blow up while I’m gone big guy. 🏔️
Don’t blow up while I’m gone big guy. 🏔️
November 12, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Catch ya in Dec SEA.
Don’t blow up while I’m gone big guy. 🏔️
Don’t blow up while I’m gone big guy. 🏔️
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Seattle voters showed up big this year — and most dropped ballots in drop boxes, not the mail. Maybe it’s time to invest in this system the same way we strengthened vote-by-mail by removing postage.
www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2025/...
www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2025/...
MLKC voters answered the call! 2025 Seattle turnout soars to nearly 55%, while King County approaches forecasted 45% - NPI's Cascadia Advocate
A significant percentage of voters in Washington State's largest county answered the call to get their ballots in, more than doubling voter turnout in the span of just a few hours.
www.nwprogressive.org
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Seattle voters showed up big this year — and most dropped ballots in drop boxes, not the mail. Maybe it’s time to invest in this system the same way we strengthened vote-by-mail by removing postage.
www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2025/...
www.nwprogressive.org/weblog/2025/...
A possible explanation for Seattle’s slower ballot returns this year.
CHS Blog reports an unprecedented number of ballots were returned via drop boxes instead of mail — which helps explain why results are taking longer to process:
www.capitolhillseattle.com/2025/11/elec...
CHS Blog reports an unprecedented number of ballots were returned via drop boxes instead of mail — which helps explain why results are taking longer to process:
www.capitolhillseattle.com/2025/11/elec...
November 9, 2025 at 12:52 AM
A possible explanation for Seattle’s slower ballot returns this year.
CHS Blog reports an unprecedented number of ballots were returned via drop boxes instead of mail — which helps explain why results are taking longer to process:
www.capitolhillseattle.com/2025/11/elec...
CHS Blog reports an unprecedented number of ballots were returned via drop boxes instead of mail — which helps explain why results are taking longer to process:
www.capitolhillseattle.com/2025/11/elec...
Seattle’s ballot drop box system feels painfully inefficient. We need more voter education on voting early & more frequent ballot pickups. It’s wild that Election Day ballots still haven’t been counted.
November 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Seattle’s ballot drop box system feels painfully inefficient. We need more voter education on voting early & more frequent ballot pickups. It’s wild that Election Day ballots still haven’t been counted.
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Not sure where to post your post-election energy? We've got you! We'll be at farmer's markets across the city to share the good word of ✨ housing density ✨
Seattle needs thousands of homes built, and we deserve a comprehensive plan that works for everyone.
Learn more and sign up! shorturl.at/E6BYo
Seattle needs thousands of homes built, and we deserve a comprehensive plan that works for everyone.
Learn more and sign up! shorturl.at/E6BYo
November 5, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Not sure where to post your post-election energy? We've got you! We'll be at farmer's markets across the city to share the good word of ✨ housing density ✨
Seattle needs thousands of homes built, and we deserve a comprehensive plan that works for everyone.
Learn more and sign up! shorturl.at/E6BYo
Seattle needs thousands of homes built, and we deserve a comprehensive plan that works for everyone.
Learn more and sign up! shorturl.at/E6BYo
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According to King County elections they had "a LOT" of dropbox activity in this election (emphasis theirs). They expect there's probably another 230-235K ballots countywide, so probably 115K or so in Seattle. Tonight will be a drop of 50-55K countywide, 25K or so in Seattle.
November 5, 2025 at 11:25 PM
According to King County elections they had "a LOT" of dropbox activity in this election (emphasis theirs). They expect there's probably another 230-235K ballots countywide, so probably 115K or so in Seattle. Tonight will be a drop of 50-55K countywide, 25K or so in Seattle.
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
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Three years ago we opened the first bike project that was started and finished during my initial two months as Director of SDOT. The project completed the cycletrack around Green Lake by placing concrete barriers to take a small slice of Aurora for bikes on the east side of the lake.
Three years ago we opened the first bike project that was started and finished during my initial two months as Director of SDOT. The project completed the cycletrack around Green Lake by placing concrete barriers to take a small slice of Aurora for bikes on the east side of the lake.
November 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🚴 ❤️
Three years ago we opened the first bike project that was started and finished during my initial two months as Director of SDOT. The project completed the cycletrack around Green Lake by placing concrete barriers to take a small slice of Aurora for bikes on the east side of the lake.
Three years ago we opened the first bike project that was started and finished during my initial two months as Director of SDOT. The project completed the cycletrack around Green Lake by placing concrete barriers to take a small slice of Aurora for bikes on the east side of the lake.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM