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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Sometimes vouchers are pledged to a candidate who doesn't make it through the primary before spending them. Here's where those donations go. -
It’s the first time that Seattle has had only one district on the ballot since the launch of the city’s unique Democracy Voucher program. -
Adoption is outpacing guardrails as cities grapple with thorny ethical questions and work to set norms on how and when generative AI should be used. -
Records show that public servants have used generative AI to write emails to constituents, mayoral letters, policy documents and more. -
Proposition 1, funded through a property tax, gives Seattle residents four $25 vouchers to distribute to local candidates each election cycle. -
After three years of bargaining, outdoor retailer REI Co-op and the two unions representing some REI workers announced an agreement that could bring them closer to an initial contract at unionized stores. -
A measure to renew Seattle’s Democracy Voucher program for another 10 years is on the August 5 ballot. The program gives voters $100 in coupons to donate to candidates.
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Despite low usage, supporters say the City of Seattle program can incentivize candidates to take young voters' concerns seriously and can help improve turnout. -
Citing positive feedback, increased visitors and the upcoming World Cup, the Market is continuing its car-free experiment through next spring. -
While other Washington cities have taken steps to limit excessive or unreasonable fees, Bellingham's is among the most comprehensive attempts to date.
