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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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    What's driving the price of wood through the roof?

    Bought any 2x4s lately? Then you already know that the cost of lumber is sky high. It's up fivefold over pre-pandemic prices, according to one industry source. We turn to Vox economy reporter Emily Stewart for an explanation of what's going on.

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    It's hot

    This weekend was hot, historically hot. We talk to Seattleites battling the heat and get an update from the National Weather Service.

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    Arts & Life

    Trans identity in the Old West

    Our popular image of the American West is that the cowboys were the heroes, Native Americans were the villains, women were frail and treated like property and trans people didn't even exist. Except, of course they did.

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    Patios everywhere

    While we’re all hoping covid disappears for good, some of the changes we’ve made during the pandemic might stick around. One of them: outdoor patios at your favorite restaurants. We head to Ballard's El Moose to talk dining al fresco with Seattle Times food and drink writer Tan Vinh.

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    Arts & Life

    The tricky dance of rebooting the ballet

    Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet recently announced they’re getting ready to stage performances at McCaw Hall, but the restart is going to complicated. KUOW arts reporter emeritus Marcie Sillman (now co-host of a new podcast called "Doublexposure," debuting in June) is here to explain.

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    Suddenly we can't give vaccines away

    After months of scarce appointments, all of a sudden it’s easier than ever to get a vaccine in Seattle. But people don’t seem to be rushing out to get a shot, so the city is responding with some new ideas to get people motivated to get vaccinated. KUOW’s Eilis O’Neill explains.