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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Washington state sees rise in anti-Arab, anti-Jewish hate incidents amid Israel-Hamas War
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For these asylum-seekers, a Tukwila church offers temporary comfort and refuge
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'Shock, disbelief, and disorientation.’ Seattle leaders react to Hamas attack on Israel
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Cal Anderson BLM garden to be removed by city despite pushback
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Partnerships to help asylum-seekers at Tukwila church take shape amid city's state of emergency
The growing number of migrants looking for asylum at a church in Tukwila prompted the city to declare a state of emergency on Friday. The city is asking for help from state, county, and federal governments, and hopes to meet other priorities at the local level.
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WA investigations office created in response to Manny Ellis killing begins work as trial of Tacoma officers continues
The Office of Independent Investigations, formed in 2021, is conducting trainings and bringing new staff on board to conduct investigations of the use of deadly force by law enforcement throughout the state.
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Wednesday Headlines
WA man convicted over Jan 6th insurrection, thousands of WA Kaiser employees could strike, and Seattle city council candidates talk public drug use
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Tuesday Headlines
WA congressmembers react to McCarthy's ouster, opening statements in Tacoma PD trial, and Grub Hub to pay $1.5 million to Seattle gig workers
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5 arrests made in South Seattle home invasions targeting Asian Americans
Five people, including one teenager, were arrested in connection with a string of home invasions targeting Asian Americans in South Seattle, Police Chief Adrian Diaz announced Wednesday.
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Why trust between Seattle police and the LGBTQ+ Pride community has been crumbling
