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Joe O'Sullivan

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Journalist covering gov’t/politics/democracy/crisis. Ex-Crosscut PBS, @seattletimes, @RCJournal, @CSTribune. Insta/Bsky: Olympiajoe | jaosullivanx at gmail

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Joe O'Sullivan’s Biography

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One-man-band reporting on government and politics for the Seattle Times in Olympia, Wash. Previously at the Rapid City Journal, The Inlander and the Casper Star-Tribune. Finalist for the 2013 Livingston Award for Young Journalists in local reporting. Co-winner of the Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi award for public service journalism in the small market.

Joe O'Sullivan’s Journalist Portfolio

Truth Needle: Gun-rights ad misrepresents law enforcement

Truth Needle: Gun-rights ad misrepresents law enforcement

Originally published October 30, 2014 | Editor's note: The Seattle Times political team investigates the clai…

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Semantics triggers opposition to I-594's gun-sale checks

Semantics triggers opposition to I-594's gun-sale checks

Originally published September 20, 2014 OLYMPIA - Political opponents always look for an edge. Those who op…

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State takes hands-off approach to mining

State takes hands-off approach to mining

The question of whether to allow a new uranium mine has been hotly contested at meetings, in the media and du…

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Expect traffic headaches with US vs Belgium World Cup match in Seattle Original

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By Joe O'Sullivan
| The Seattle Times Verified
Hey Seattle, hope you’re ready for a world-class case of the Mondays, because with the end of July 4 weekend and the U.S. playing in the city’s last World Cup match, traffic is going to be a pain. The scheduled 5 p.m. World Cup match Monday between Belgium and the United States at Lumen Field AKA Seattle Stadium comes at the tail end of a perennial holiday road trip weekend known for jamming up the roads.
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Chelan Hills fire spurs evacuations

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By Joe O'Sullivan
| Centralia Chronicle Verified
Authorities are warning people to stay clear of a fire in the Chelan Hills area, which has now burned as many as 20,000 acres, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. In a Facebook post Saturday, the office announced Level 3 evacuation orders, which mean leave immediately, as a fire jumped McNeil Canyon and started to spread. Those orders were put in place for all residences on McNeil Canyon Road and all roads connected to it.
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By Jim Brunner Verified, Joe O'Sullivan
| The Seattle Times Verified
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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2013 - Public Service Journalism

Our investigation of a proposed uranium mine in South Dakota (written by myself and Daniel Simmons-Ritchie) won the public service journalism award for daily newspapers under 50,000 circulation.

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Livingston Award

2013 - Finalist in local reporting category

Listed as finalist for the Livingston Award in the local reporting category for investigation of proposed uranium mine in South Dakota.

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South Dakota Newspaper Association

2010 - Outstanding Young Journalist

Named 2010 Outstanding Young Journalist by the South Dakota Newspaper Association.

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