A migrant camp in Tukwila shows how bad Seattle's housing problem is
Earlier this week, dozens of people seeking asylum in the US showed up at the Seattle City Council to ask for help.
More than 200 migrants — most of them families — were facing a night sleeping on the street after their emergency shelter fell through.
KUOW's race and identity reporter Gustavo Sagrero explains how the migrants ended up in this situation and what local organizations are doing to help.
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Patricia Murphy
Host
Patricia Murphy is an award-winning radio journalist who has covered justice, public health, military and veterans affairs for 20 years. She’s currently the host of KUOW’s daily news podcast, Seattle Now.
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Clare McGrane
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Clare produces and reports for Seattle Now, KUOW's daily news podcast. She takes listeners on field trips to vibrant places around the Puget Sound, breaks down complex stories shaping Seattleites' lives, and curates conversations about pop culture in the city. Clare has extensive experience reporting on health and technology, along with an eye for covering Seattle's queer community and the arts.
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Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Race & Identity Reporter
Gustavo covers the intersection of race and identity for KUOW, writing stories that center voices often not catered to in typical news. He's most interested in covering how communities effect the levers of power they hold, to effect change.
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