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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Arts & Life
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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Government
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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Government
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.
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It's a week of celebrations for the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe after a long canoe journey
After a long journey - some traveling from as far away as Hawaii and Alaska - a weeklong celebration is being held at the Muckleshoot Powwow Grounds near Auburn. Many Tribes are gathered together in celebration and sharing of stories and dance.
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Friday Headlines
Seattle rent control gets an initial thumbs down, it's traffic-geddon time again, and the Snoqualmie Tribe says Wedgwood protest is not just about one tree
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Thursday Headlines
Inslee targets oil industry on high gas prices, Microsoft stock spikes on AI plans, and the U.S. House votes to keep leaded aviation fuel available
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Wednesday Headlines
Biggest decline ever for WA math scores, unemployment down, labor movement up, and mixed reactions to new industrial zones
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Is Seattle becoming a trans haven? LGBTQ+ groups say demand for services is on the rise
At the same time, 79 different bills opposing transgender rights have been passed or introduced into legislatures around the country this year.