Nate Sanford
Murrow News FellowNate Sanford is a reporter for KNKX and Cascade PBS. He covers policy and political power dynamics with an emphasis on the issues facing young adults in Washington. His position is supported by the Washington State University Murrow News Fellowship.
Sanford studied journalism at Western Washington University and previously worked for the Inlander, an alternative weekly newspaper in Spokane. In his free time, he plays guitar and runs.
Get in touch at nsanford@knkx.org.
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After trailing on election night, Katie Wilson pulled ahead of Mayor Bruce Harrell with Monday's ballot count. She now leads the incumbent by 91 votes.
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Even with the mayor’s race still undecided, the balance of power in Seattle city government is set to change. -
Early ballot returns on election night showed a more progressive slate of candidates leading in the races for city attorney and three City Council seats. -
Lynnwood is one of the region’s fastest-growing cities, and a second light rail station slated to open by the city’s Alderwood Mall promises further expansion. -
Labor groups back Proposition 1, which would raise Olympia's minimum wage and add worker protections. Opponents argue that local employers won’t be able to handle the costs. -
The Multifamily Tax Exemption Program aims to increase affordable housing. But as new construction has stalled, builders say better incentives are needed.
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Challenger Katie Wilson has gone on a soccer podcast and appeared on a food influencer's Instagram. Incumbent Bruce Harrell's campaign started posting on TikTok after Wilson won the primary. -
REI's new appointments come after members of the Issaquah-based outdoor retail co-op voted to reject the uncontested slate of candidates put forward by the board in the spring. -
Initiative would increase worker protections and increase minimum wage to $20.24. -
On Thursday, Mayor Bruce Harrell announced a new AI plan with guidelines for training employees, evaluating AI tools and expanding its use in city operations.
