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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The King County fund comes after the Trump administration has made cuts to to programs such as SNAP and Medicaid that have helped support these communities.
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Washington State Librarian Melody Sky Weaver wants to make the collection's over 2 million physical items more accessible. That includes restoring the library's budget. -
Melinda Jacobson and Dale Osterud claim the mayor is derelict in her duties for public safety of the city.
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Since the Space Needle purchased the theater “IMAX at the Center” earlier this year it has not shown any films in that format.
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An Issaquah man created the game using AI. Players navigate Seattle’s beloved raccoon across busy streets, looking for food in garbage cans and climbing up a tree. -
Results from Tuesday night show almost 72% of voters were in favor of the levy, which will help pay for basic operating costs and to update and maintain library buildings. -
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.
