Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Race, Identity, and Immigration Reporter
About
Gustavo covers race, identity, and immigration in the Pacific Northwest. His reporting is focused on tribal sovereignty, how a diversity of communities leverage their power to effect change in and beyond their neighborhoods, and the impacts of immigration policy at the state level.
He arrived to KUOW in 2023, and previously wrote about northern Nevada's tribal efforts during mid-term elections, addressing the legacy of state-funded boarding schools and the impacts of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples' epidemic. He's also written about healthcare access for undocumented Idaho farmworkers during the pandemic and Juneteenth celebrations in Idaho.
Gustavo was born and raised in the sagebrush of Boise, Idaho. He spent many years trying to get into a career in journalism, juggling work, school, and community radio before settling into the restaurant industry for eight years. He was able to work in award-winning kitchens before the pandemic threw him back into journalism. In his off time he takes documentary photography, participates in the Purépecha community, and dreams of pit barbecuing and carnitas.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English, Spanish
Pronouns: he/him
Professional Affiliations: Founding Board Member, Voces
Stories
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Thursday Headlines
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell wades into a labor dispute, a far-right legal group sues WA officials, and a fun recommendation for the weekend.
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Human rights group raises alarm about use of force, chemical weapons at Tacoma ICE center
The University of Washington’s Center for Human Rights is raising concerns about the use of force at the federal immigration detention center in Tacoma and how they're being reported.
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Wednesday Headlines
A surprising study on summer school, WA sues O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Amtrak's first electric bus cruises out of Seattle.
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Tuesday Headlines
Vice President Kamala Harris talks climate in Seattle, outdoor workers try to stay cool, and Dolly Parton celebrates reading in Tacoma
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Monday Headlines
Northwest residents try to beat the heat, Seattle city council talks drug possession, and which foods will keep you cool?
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Following shooting that wounded 5, community gatherings to resume at Rainier Beach Safeway
The Boys and Girls Club of King County plans to resume its community outreach efforts at the Rainier Beach Safeway following a July 28 shooting in which five people were wounded. A return date has not yet been set.
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New report outlines changing relationship between Seattle and tribal governments
In May of this year, the City of Seattle held its first Tribal Nations Summit since 1855, when tribal representatives were coerced into signing the Treaty of Point Elliott. On Wednesday, the City of Seattle released a report about what happened at the summit, and laid out the commitments the city is making to better work with tribal governments.
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Seattle lays out plan to uphold treaties and consider Indigenous concerns
Tribal leaders says they are optimistic about a new report breaking down commitments from the City of Seattle to work with Native groups and respect Native rights.
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Monday Headlines
Seattle could get a mental health court, the 'missing link' leads to a new lawsuit, and Amazon looks to revamp its grocery business
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Indigenous youth take up the paddle after pandemic pause
For the first time since the start of the pandemic, Native American tribes and First Nations from around the Salish Sea resumed their annual canoe journey to Seattle this summer. They converged last week on the powow grounds of the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe near Auburn.