Ruby de Luna
Reporter
About
Ruby de Luna is a reporter with a focus on food and how it intersects with health, communities, and culture. She has also reported on health care and immigrant communities.
Ruby is a transplant from Taipei, Taiwan. She holds a B.A. in communication from Seattle Pacific University. She is proud to be one of the few old-schoolers who can edit tape with a razor blade.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English, Conversational Mandarin, Tagalog
Pronouns: she/her
Professional Affiliations: Member, AAJA
Stories
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WA bill aims to increase access to Death with Dignity Act
Changes could be coming to Washington’s Death with Dignity Act, a measure that allows terminally ill patients to seek medical assistance with ending their lives.
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WA families struggle with hunger as federal food assistance expires
Expanded benefits under the federal food assistance program known as SNAP are set to end this week. The expiration comes at a time when Washington residents continue to struggle with hunger.
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Tacoma tests program to turn food waste into chicken feed
For Tacoma residents who don’t want to deal with smells and fruit flies, there’s a new alternative to composting. The city is testing a pilot program that aims to reduce food waste going into landfills by turning it into food for chickens.
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For this Everett baker, Turkey-Syria quake strikes a personal chord
Local relief efforts continue to help Turkish victims after one of the deadliest earthquakes in that country’s history. But for one Everett baker, the tragic event struck a personal chord.
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Skagit County program helps preserve dwindling farmland
There’s pride in eating locally grown food. But land to grow that food is disappearing. Preservation efforts, like the Skagit County Farmland Legacy Program, works to protect farmlands.
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Fans line up for one last slice of Seattle history
After nearly 70 years, Northlake Tavern and Pizza House — known for pizzas that easily weighed six pounds — has closed its doors. But not before fans returned for one last slice of history.
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WA bill would make school meals free for all students
Washington state is considering making school meals free to every student. That idea received wide support at a recent Senate hearing. But some opponents say it’s a bad idea.
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State Supreme Court refuses to block Albertsons' $4 billion payout
Albertsons may proceed with plans to pay shareholders $4 billion dollars. The State Supreme Court denied a request from the Attorney General’s Office to review the case to block payment.
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AG objection to Albertsons' proposed $4 billion payout reaches state's highest court
This could be the week when grocery chain Albertsons learns whether it could go ahead and pay $4 billion dollars to its shareholders. The payment was planned when Albertsons and rival Kroger announced they were merging last fall. But the Washington Attorney General’s Office is trying to block payment until the merger is completed.
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Washington's Little Free Bakeries
Today, in lieu of Casual Friday, we’re bringing you a sweet treat from our newsroom. KUOW’s Ruby de Luna spoke to some local bakers about their efforts to create Little Free Bakeries, a spin-off of Little Free Libraries. These bakeries aren’t just for free treats, though - they’re a source of joy and community for those who bake, and those who eat. As you listen, maybe grab a snack in case you get hungry.