Nate Sanford

Bellingham, Seattle, Spokane

Reporter for @CascadePBSNews and @knkxfm. Covering political power & policy issues facing young adults in WA. WSU Murrow News Fellow. Formerly @TheInlander.

Articles

REI says it was a 'mistake' to endorse Trump interior secretary

2 weeks ago | knkx.org | Nate Sanford

Following backlash from members, REI Co-op is retracting its endorsement of Doug Burgum, a Trump administration appointee who has been criticized by environmental advocates over his support for fossil fuel drilling on public lands and loosening environmental regulations. REI was one of more than 30 outdoor recreation companies that signed onto a January letter of support for the nomination of Burgum, the former governor of North Dakota.
REI says it was a ‘mistake’ to endorse Trump interior secretary

2 weeks ago | cascadepbs.org | Nate Sanford

The REI Co-Op flagship store in Seattle on Tues., Jan. 28, 2025. (M. Scott Brauer/Cascade PBS) Following backlash from members, REI Co-op is retracting its endorsement of Doug Burgum, a Trump administration appointee who has been criticized by environmental advocates over his support for fossil fuel drilling on public lands and loosening environmental regulations.
Thousands rally in Seattle to protest Trump administration actions

2 weeks ago | knkx.org | Nate Sanford

A crowd of thousands packed Seattle Center Saturday as part of a nationwide day of action against the Trump administration, with protesters gathering to demand that the president and his billionaire advisor Elon Musk cease their efforts to dismantle American institutions and democratic systems. The rally was one of more than 1,200 “Hands Off!” protests held simultaneously in all 50 states and overseas.
Thousands rally in Seattle to protest Trump administration actions

2 weeks ago | cascadepbs.org | Nate Sanford

The rally was one of more than 1,200 “Hands Off!” protests held globally, pushing back against policies like mass deportations and federal funding cuts. Thousands of protesters gathered at Seattle Center on Saturday, April 5, 2025, for one of the “Hands Off!” rallies held nationwide in opposition to recent actions by the Trump administration.
WA lawmakers’ capital budgets boost housing, school & environment

3 weeks ago | cascadepbs.org | Laurel Demkovich |Josh Cohen |Sarah Menzies |Nate Sanford

In their proposals to fund statewide construction and upgrades over the next two years, Washington lawmakers are prioritizing projects focused on housing, education and the environment. The capital budget proposals released Monday by the House and Senate each allocate about $7 billion in funding. The capital budget is one of three state funding plans the Legislature must pass this year, along with the operating and transportation budgets. Democrats released those proposals last week.
How Seattle's record-high minimum wage has - and hasn't - paid off

3 weeks ago | cascadepbs.org | Nate Sanford

Renton is one of about a half-dozen Puget Sound jurisdictions that in recent years have opted to set wage floors above those required by the state — or anywhere else in America. Through ballot measures and local legislation, activists have successfully raised the wage in SeaTac, Seattle, Tukwila, Everett, Burien, Renton and unincorporated King County, bringing hourly pay at large companies above $20. For employees like Hood, the increases have been life-changing.
Love to eat? Sign up for Rachel Belle’s new PNW food newsletter

3 weeks ago | cascadepbs.org | Josh Cohen |Sarah Menzies |Nate Sanford

The Nosh with Rachel Belle newsletter is a biweekly slice of the Pacific Northwest food scene, from the inimitable perspective of the host of The Nosh and Your Last Meal. Today we’re asking Rachel some questions about the forthcoming newsletter, which will hit inboxes April 9. You can subscribe here. Q: For people who aren’t already fans of your TV show on Cascade PBS or your James Beard Award-finalist podcast, could you introduce yourself?
King County Exec Dow Constantine picked as new Sound Transit CEO

4 weeks ago | cascadepbs.org | Josh Cohen |Sarah Menzies |Nate Sanford

King County Executive Dow Constantine speaks before the opening of Sound Transit’s 2 Line light rail service in Bellevue, Wash. on Saturday, April 27, 2024. (Jason Redmond for Cascade PBS) The Sound Transit Board of Directors voted unanimously Thursday to hire King County Executive Dow Constantine as the agency’s new CEO. Constantine has served as county executive since 2009, but announced last November that he would not seek a fifth term.
Watch Live: PBS and NPR heads testify in U.S. House hearing

4 weeks ago | cascadepbs.org | Sarah Menzies |Nate Sanford |Sireen Abayazid

PBS CEO and President Paula Kerger and NPR CEO and President Katherine Maher are scheduled to testify to at a hearing of the U.S. House Oversight Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency on Wednesday at 7 a.m. PT. The testimony comes amid criticism from Republicans in Congress about news coverage from the outlets, and calls for federal funding cuts for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Watch: PBS and NPR heads testify in U.S. House hearing

4 weeks ago | cascadepbs.org | Sarah Menzies |Nate Sanford |Sireen Abayazid

PBS CEO and President Paula Kerger and NPR CEO and President Katherine Maher are scheduled to testify to at a hearing of the U.S. House Oversight Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency on Wednesday at 7 a.m. PT. The testimony comes amid criticism from Republicans in Congress about news coverage from the outlets, and calls for federal funding cuts for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.