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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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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Environment
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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Crime
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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Crime
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
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Government
Advocates challenge the suspension of prisoner-led cultural groups at Stafford Creek