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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Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes resigned Thursday. He and Mayor Katie Wilson were criticized for a long delay in getting information to the public following a fatal shooting. -
The levy would raise nearly $480 million over seven years and is critical for library services. But some officials say it could affect funding for future city projects. -
Three people died and at least four others including a child were wounded in a shooting Sunday at Seattle Center. One suspect is in custody and another died at the scene. -
Compared to the Seattle Art Fair, this new event organized by Traver Gallery will be smaller and more intimate. It's located along the ship canal just east of the Ballard Bridge.
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Community members can help guide exhibits at the Wing Luke Museum in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. Its executive director wants more people to get involved. -
The World Cup broke visitation and hotel revenue records in Seattle. Officials hope the games made the city a destination for future international sporting events. -
Bakery owner Vince Vu is happy for neighborhoods that are having success but said he feels that “this is a party that I wasn’t invited to.” -
FIFA doesn’t recognize the Iran-Egypt contest as a Pride Match. But the local organizing committee does. -
Jazz Barbershop in Shoreline is helping the Egyptian players look fresh during their stay for the World Cup. The barbers are hoping their work can bring the team another win. -
Seattle gave 20 World Cup tickets to African Youth Sports Academy to send kids to a match. The group returned them after the U.S. denied entry to Somali referee Omar Artan.
