Race, Identity, And Immigration Reporter
Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez is a Race, Identity, and Immigration Reporter at KUOW Public Radio. He covers critical issues related to race, identity, and immigration in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on tribal sovereignty, community empowerment, and the effects of immigration policy at the state level. His work has been featured in notable outlets such as The Bellingham Herald and OPB, highlighting themes of cultural movements, civil rights, and social interest.
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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 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.
By: Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
The private owners of the immigrant detention center in Tacoma said they'll soon be in talks with U.S.
By: Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez, Jon Anderson
Barbara Lawrence, education outreach specialist and Since Time Immemorial curriculum specialist for the Suquamish Tribe, explains the logo for the Suquamish Tribe curriculum on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at a presentation to educators.
By: Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Roughly 700 people were arrested by immigration agents each month in June and July across Washington state, in line with a nationwide summer surge in immigration enforcement. Newly released records show where and when those arrests took place.
