Alex Rochester
Digital Community Outreach Producer
About
Alexandra is a British-Canadian who is figuring out what home means to her and other people here in the Puget Sound region. A University of Washington alum with a Master's in Communication in Digital Media, she specializes in audience engagement and community content. She fell in love with radio when dials and mixtapes were still a thing, and has been producing, presenting, and carrying the torch for radio and public media since 2014.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Stories
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Tacoma Refugee Choir helps members find hope and home through song
Over the past 10 years, more than 30,000 refugees, from more than 70 countries have resettled in Washington state through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. It’s one thing to welcome refugees; it’s another to make them feel at home. The Tacoma Refugee Choir has helped give that feeling to refugees, as well as immigrants and native U.S. citizens.
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Seattle Mountain Rescue celebrates first home base in North Bend
For 75 years, Seattle Mountain Rescue has relied on a constellation of volunteers and a mixed bag of resources to help lost hikers and injured adventurers. As King County has exponentially grown, the demand for Mountain Rescue services has too. Now, for the first time, the non-profit will have a base of operations in North Bend.
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One Small Step: Allison and Sue Lani
Finding out you disagree with someone you like is a jarring experience, and when it comes to heated political topics, those disagreements can lead to lost relationships. "One Small Step" is about finding connection despite disagreement. In this conversation, Allison, a progressive, and Sue Lani, a libertarian, share stories about how they see this playing out in the younger generations of their families - and how they’re working to counteract it.
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One Small Step: John and Karen
One of the goals of a "One Small Step" conversation is for participants to understand why people have the political beliefs they have. In this conversation, we’ll hear from Washington state senators Karen Keiser, who is a Democrat, and John Braun, who is a Republican. They have worked across the aisle and through disagreements over the years, and they are very familiar with the other’s political beliefs.
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One Small Step: Thomas and Sherwin
Describing one’s personal political values is not an easy thing to do, especially when they don’t all neatly align or fit with one party. Thomas and Sherwin are both Christians, but are at different stages in their lives with very different political views. In this "One Small Step" conversation, recorded at the University of Washington's Suzzallo library, we hear how they have learnt how time and experiences have changed their approach to issues.
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Hear it Again: The hunt is on for 'Monkeyshines' in Tacoma
Every Lunar New Year, a group of volunteer artists sneak through Tacoma in the dead of night. They hide thousands of colorful glass “floats” — 5- to 10-inch orbs, with an insignia stamped on the top.
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What do Democratic, Republican, and Independent Washington state voters think about the 2024 ballot?
After months of hearing from the candidates and the positions for and against initiatives, Washington state voters get to have their say in the November General Election.
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Election day has arrived, here's what's on the minds of WA voters
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How will a second Trump presidency affect you?
President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House could have far-reaching effects in the Puget Sound region – from tariffs, tax cuts and the tech economy to health care, immigration and America’s military. What’s your piece of this story? Help KUOW's newsroom cover the impact of a second Trump Administration in Western Washington by filling out our short questionnaire.
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Hear It Again: Volunteers keep skiing affordable at Badger Mountain
Soundside revisits a story from March 2023, where KUOW's Alex Rochester headed up to Badger Mountain to talk to the volunteers that keep people skiing.
