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Caroline Chamberlain Gomez

Editor, Seattle Now

About

Caroline Chamberlain Gomez is the editor of Seattle Now, KUOW's flagship news podcast. She's produced and edited hundreds of episodes on the people and stories that shape Seattle. She created "Casual Friday," Seattle Now's Friday episode that performs best (almost) every week. She was also a lead producer on Battle Tactics For Your Sexist Workplace and Second Wave. She has a Master's degree in Human Centered Design and Engineering from the University of Washington, and she applies a user-centered approach to her journalism and processes.

Previously she was a producer at KCRW and is a proud alum of UCLA's Daily Bruin.

Location: Seattle

Languages: English, conversational German

Pronouns: she/her

Professional Affiliations: The Society of Professional Journalists, Western Washington Chapter

Stories

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    Casual Friday with Katie Campbell and Justin Shaw

    We hit record low temperatures, West Seattleites got some bad news about their bridge and Sue Bird is playing another season at a discount. KUOW’s Katie Campbell and Justin Shaw of Seattle Weather Blog break it all down.

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    How Washington fits into the West's megadrought

    An attention-grabbing headline this week warned that the Western U.S. is seeing its worst megadrought in 1200 years. Washington has been mostly spared for now, but that doesn’t mean it won’t impact us eventually. Assistant State Climatologist Karin Bumbaco explains.

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    Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Geraldine DeRuiter

    This week, Washington is reconsidering its mask mandate, Amazon pay and housing prices are soaring and KUOW broke some Mazdas. Seattle Times food writer Tan Vinh and The Everywhereist's Geraldine DeRuiter break it all down.

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    A town divided over pandemic streateries

    There was a time when outdoor dining was something everyone could rally around. Even now, those sidewalk and parking space set ups are a way for people to gather safely and support struggling restaurants. But, now two years into a pandemic, in cities like Edmonds there’s tension over whether they should stick around. Seattle Times reporter Jackie Varriano explains why some people and businesses are upset.

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    Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Cynthia Brothers

    This week Omicron cases dropped, Sound Transit spoke up about people not paying their fare. And the Capitol Hill Block Party is back. The Stranger’s Chase Burns and Vanishing Seattle’s Cynthia Brothers are here to break it all down.

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    Can Washington make housing affordable for the 'middle?'

    If you're trying to buy a home here, you already know Washington’s housing market is tough. Some lawmakers think density is part of the solution… things like more duplexes. But as lawmakers consider legislation to help create that density, KUOW’s Joshua McNichols explains why it’s a lot more complicated than simply building housing.

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    Clouds on the ground

    A cozy blanket of fog has been socking us in all this week. And that means a week with no horizon and an air stagnation advisory. We’ll find out what’s up with the fog and when it will go away with FOX Weather's Scott Sistek.

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    Casual Friday: Enough with the atmospheric rivers

    It’s another Friday and another week filled with Omicron. At least the free at-home Covid tests are on the way. Plus we’ve had a break from the rain, and our hockey team got an adorable new puppy. Aww. We’ll get into all of that with Seattle Weather Blog’s Justin Shaw and KUOW’s Paige Browning.

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    This squirrel puppet won't judge

    Plenty of people are struggling with their mental health through this long pandemic. Some are finding community online. We’ll meet a TikTok creator who’s roaming Orcas Island with a squirrel puppet who preaches non-judgement.