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Tim Gruver

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Reporter @ Washington Observer | @Poynter + @ckinstitute '20 Fellow @SPJWash Board | Bylines @Politico, @WANewspapers, @PluribusNews | đź“© timgruver92@gmail.com

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Reporter for the Washington Observer covering power and influence in Washington state.

What was your first job as a journalist?

I first worked for the Woodinville Weekly and covered public affairs, community profiles, and local events.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No and I doubt I ever will unless something short-circuits my laptop.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To write what others would rather not have written.

Awards

Pioneer Award for News Reporting

2017 - Journalism

The Pioneer Award for News Reporting was awarded by the Pioneer News Group for overall excellence in public affairs reporting with a $250 cash prize.

Deborah Kaplan Memorial Award

2016 - Narrative Journalism

The Deborah Kaplan Awards were created to honor the legacy of University of Washington Communication professor Deborah Kaplan and awarded annually to support outstanding undergraduate work in narrative journalism. I received the 2016 Deborah Kaplan Memorial Award under the category of "a story with a strong writing style."