Ruby de Luna
Reporter
About
Ruby de Luna is a features reporter at KUOW. She had originally planned to go into TV, but ditched the idea after discovering public radio. Ruby has reported on immigrant communities and healthcare. She currently covers food and how it intersects with health, communities and culture. Ruby is a transplant from Taipei, Taiwan. She holds a BA in communication from Seattle Pacific University. In the age of computer/digital audio editing, Ruby is proud to be one of the few old–schoolers who can still edit tape with a razor blade. In her free time she practices her knife skills on new recipes.
To see more of Ruby's past KUOW work, visit our archive site.
Stories
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These UW bees wear tiny backpacks to help local farmers
UW researchers have developed a backpack sensor that’s mounted on bumblebees to collect data on their environment.
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Costco to require limited use of antibiotics in its meat
Costco will soon require meat producers to limit antibiotic use in poultry, hogs and cattle, as part of its animal welfare policy that will be released next year.
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Seattle's Mrs. Cook's hangs up her apron
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Seattle gallery highlights hidden features of everyday food
You might know Nathan Myhrvold from his part cookbook, part encyclopedia "Modernist Cuisine" book series. The former Microsoft executive has opened a Seattle gallery to highlight his passion for food photography.
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SoundQs
Turkey for Thanksgiving? How about a Seattle Dog instead?
Happy Thanksgiving! If you're tired of eating that same old turkey as last year, how about biting into a classic Seattle Dog? The local culinary creation is a hot dog with grilled onions and cream cheese. On this episode of SoundQs, we'll look at the history and origin of the Seattle Dog.
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Four cooking tips (from a chef) to help you survive Thanksgiving
We’re just a few days away from the busiest holiday in America. Don't worry, we've got you covered.
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The secret life of Seattle's squidders
Seattle's squidders are fiercely protective of their catch and their secret squidding spots.
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UW food pantry started as a pop up. Now it's permanent.
The University of Washington recently opened a permanent food pantry in response to a growing number of college students who are going hungry.
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Don't eat these oysters! They're for trapping pollutants
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Cooking for people living in Seattle shelters is like a 'Chopped' competition, these chefs say
"Our organization is like 'Chopped' every single day."