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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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.
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Tuesday Headlines
Seattle takes aim at illegal street racing, UW researchers try to solve Washington's opioid crisis, and a beloved Japanese folk dancing festival returns.
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Monday Headlines
Seattle flirts with free public transit, outdoor workers get new protections from worsening heat, and a big cat briefly shuts down Oregon's Cannon Beach.
