Race, Identity, And Immigration Reporter
Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez is a Race, Identity, and Immigration Reporter at KUOW Public Radio. He covers themes of race, identity, and immigration in the Pacific Northwest, with a focus on tribal sovereignty and the impact of immigration policy on diverse communities. His work has been featured in KUOW Public Radio, The Bellingham Herald, and OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting).
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Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez's coverage primarily revolves around local news, with a focus on entertainment, culture & society, and government & politics. His articles often feature expert commentary and announcements from the government.
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By: Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
The students had been preparing stories, digital art, and songs about what it was like coming to the United States, and they crafted a performance called “Multilingual Musical Migration Stories” to share their pride for their cultural traditions and each other.
By: Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
People, including minors, wait outside an immigration courtroom Thursday, July 9, at the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in Seattle. The courtroom this week began so-called "mega master" hearings that speed up immigration hearings for youth pursuing legal status in the U.S.
By: Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
People, including minors, wait outside an immigration courtroom Thursday, July 9, 2026, at the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in Seattle, Wash. The courtroom this week began so-called "mega master" hearings that speed up immigration hearings for youth pursuing legal status in the U.S.
By: Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
The state of Washington could still do an unannounced health inspections at the NW ICE Detention Center in Tacoma. That’s despite a recent lawsuit filed by GEO Group, which runs the facility, trying to stop that from happening.
By: Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez, Esmy Jimenez
Washington state leaders say they are protecting the driver information of immigrants from ICE, but immigrant advocates say that data is getting out through other channels, undermining the state’s sanctuary law.
By: Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez, Esmy Jimenez
This SUV was towed to a lot in June 2026 after immigration enforcement made an arrest, leaving the car behind in the Seattle area. The mechanic who towed the vehicle is still looking to return it to the family or people close to the person who was detained.
By: Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez, Hans Anderson, Libby Denkmann
While the number seems high, does it mean a difference in enforcement actions?
By: Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
More than a year after ICE detained her for three months in a Tacoma detention facility, Lewelyn Dixon took the oath of allegiance and became a U.S. citizen.
By: Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
The private owners of the immigrant detention center in Tacoma said they’ll soon be in talks with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials to sell some of their detention facilities across the country to the feds. It remains unclear whether those negotiations include the Northwest ICE Processing Center, which has been run by GEO Group since 2005.
By: Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
The company’s recent 10-year contract to manage the detention center expired in 2025. GEO Group’s founder told investors they aim to wrap up pricing negotiations of any sales as soon as late September.
