Freddy Monares
Arts & Culture ReporterFreddy Monares has covered politics, housing inequalities and Native American communities for a newspaper and a public radio station in Montana. He grew up in East Los Angeles, California, and moved to Missoula, Montana, in 2015 with the goal of growing in his career. Get in touch at fmonares@knkx.org.
Outside of work, Freddy enjoys hikes, bike rides and trying new restaurants. He is excited to learn from and get to know the people at KNKX and in the Pacific Northwest.
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Gov. Bob Ferguson told Washingtonians to brace for a lengthy recovery, and announced $3.5 million in state assistance for short-term needs such as groceries and hotel stays. -
The Trump administration's approval of the state's request for assistance means FEMA will help the state pay for infrastructure repairs, evacuations and shelters. -
The documentary is called The Librarians. It covers a rise in organized efforts to censor books on race and LGBTQ topics.
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At least 19 colleges have changed essay prompts this year, according to one college counseling firm. Will it change how students talk about themselves? -
In an effort to cut federal spending and end programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, the Trump administration has cut funding for some college access programs. -
A statue of Nisqually leader Billy Frank Junior is one step closer to being cast in bronze. Washington State Arts Commission picked a Seattle-based foundry to do that work.
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The county has until the end of June 2026 to pay for Harbor Island Studios without money from the general fund. -
The project recently received a $50,000 donation from Seattle FIFA World Cup, a committee coordinating Seattle's participation for the tournament. -
Progressive candidate Katie Wilson has won one of the closest mayoral races in Seattle's history. Both candidates said Thursday that it’s time for the city to come together. -
Katie Wilson has earned 49.83% of votes, compared to Bruce Harrell’s 49.79% in election results updated Monday. The race remains too close to call.
