Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Race & Identity Reporter
About
Gustavo covers the intersection of race and identity for KUOW, writing stories that center voices often not catered to in typical news. Previously he was at KUNR in Reno as a Bilingual Reporting Fellow focusing on Indigenous and Latine communities where he's covered topics about MMIWP, voting access, language justice, food sovereignty, food apartheid, indigenous boarding schools, and the effects wage disparities for Latinos, to name a few topics. He's most interested in covering how communities effect the levers of power they hold to affect change.
Before finding his way into journalism he spent nearly a decade in the restaurant industry, from busboy at a buffet to a line cook in nationally and internationally known establishments. Now all the cooking he cares about is making the perfect pot of beans and grits. Always on the hunt for a solid plate of hashbrowns or a solid bowl of menudo, let him know if you have a spot to recommend.
You can contact Gustavo on his work cell at 206-960-3698. Follow Gustavo on Instagram at @gus.chavo.
Location: Seattle
Languages: Spanish, English
Pronouns: he/him
Stories
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Environment
A little sunlight goes a long way for this family support center in Olympia
When the Family Support Center of South Sound opened its Olympia facility in 2023, organizers knew that placing solar panels on its roof would be part of the plan. The panels could cut utility costs for the organization that serves survivors of domestic violence — an operation where every penny counts.
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Health
Coalition against female genital mutilation supports victims in Washington state
A coalition of nonprofit and state organizations, formed under a Washington law creating criminal and civil penalties for female genital mutilation, has set out to educate and support victims and people at risk of undergoing the nonmedical procedures.
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Health
Seattle takes a cold plunge to help kids with 'butterfly-like' skin
On Sunday, a crowd of Seattleites will brave the cold waters of Alki Beach to increase awareness for the group of genetic skin conditions known as epidermolysis bullosa, which cause painful blistering and tearing. The plunge was organized by the nonprofit EB Research Partnership, which aims to raise $80,000 for research that could help cure and improve treatment for the disorders.
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Health
E-bike fires are sparking trouble in Seattle. Here's how to use them safely
Seattle’s streets have become home to hundreds of electronic bikes and scooters in recent years, with a growing number of commuters and hobbyists relying on them to get around. As usage of these lithium-ion battery powered devices grows, so has the number of fires in connection with them. That’s prompted the Seattle Fire Department to urge caution when using and storing the devices.
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Environment
Seattle passed a tree protection law last year. So why did a 'protected' cedar get the ax?
On Tuesday, a 60-foot cedar tree in West Seattle was cut down to make way for a six-home development project, despite being designated by the city as "protected" from home demolition. Local environmental advocates say the removal of the tree, which they called “Henry,” demonstrates that the city’s tree protection ordinance doesn’t extend far enough.
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Environment
Rainier Beach's Be'er Sheva Park to officially reopen amid $2.5 million makeover
The park's updates, which are still underway in a three-phase process, so far include a community stage, barbecue grills, lighted walking paths, and the addition of a boat-launch.
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Education
'Overturning historical trauma.' Tulalip Tribes celebrates new laws supporting Native education in Washington schools
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Race & Identity
Prisoner-led cultural groups in Washington say they’ve been sidelined under state's prison diversity initiative
The Washington State Department of Corrections has recently attempted to standardize how prisoner-led cultural groups operate. Advocates say this has eclipsed prisoners’ ability to organize cultural awareness courses and events, undermining what little self-determination they can exercise on the inside.
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Politics
Wednesday Evening Headlines
Fertility fraud bill heads to Inslee's desk, public defenders want smaller caseloads, and Seattle University gets a $300 million gift of art. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Gustavo Sagrero.
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Government
$32.7M slated for asylum-seekers flowing into Washington state
As legislators in Olympia move closer to finalizing the state’s next budget, they’ve designated $32.7 million for services to help an influx of asylum-seekers in Washington.