Nate Sanford

Bellingham, Seattle, Spokane

Reporter for @CascadePBSNews and @knkxfm. Covering politics in WA, often with an emphasis on issues facing young adults. Formerly @TheInlander

Articles

REI member sues co-op over refusal to release election information

1 week ago | knkx.org | Nate Sanford

A longtime REI member is taking legal action after the co-op refused to release information on the results of its recent Board of Directors elections. As a consumer-cooperative, the Washington-based outdoor retailer holds annual elections in which active members vote for board candidates. In recent years, the elections have been noncompetitive, with only board-approved candidates appearing on the ballot.
REI member sues co-op over refusal to release election information

1 week ago | cascadepbs.org | Nate Sanford

A longtime REI member is taking legal action after the co-op refused to release information on the results of its recent Board of Directors elections. As a consumer-cooperative, the Washington-based outdoor retailer holds annual elections in which active members vote for board candidates. In recent years, the elections have been noncompetitive, with only board-approved candidates appearing on the ballot.
Seattle’s No Kings protest Saturday among largest in city history

1 week ago | cascadepbs.org | Nate Sanford

Tens of thousands of people flooded the streets of Seattle on Saturday, capping a week of protests and growing tension over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies and threats to send ICE to “democrat power centers.” Seattle's No Kings protest Saturday among largest in city history Saturday’s protest was one of more than 2,000 “No Kings” rallies held across the country, timed to coincide with the military parade Trump scheduled for the Army’s 250th anniversary and his own...
Laid-off federal workers in WA face uncertainty, tough job search

2 weeks ago | cascadepbs.org | Nate Sanford

Howard’s worried not just about her livelihood, but also her research and the future of marine biology. She doesn’t want to leave the country, but she’s considered it. As legal challenges over the mass firings continue to play out in the courts, Howard and thousands of other government workers are in a state of extended limbo. “It seems exceptionally cruel for reasons that I don’t think any of us really understand,” Howard said.
Does Seattle live up to its progressive reputation?

3 weeks ago | cascadepbs.org | Nate Sanford

The first live taping of the day featured Brothers, whose media project, Vanishing Seattle, documents and celebrates the legacy of disappearing local businesses. Brothers started the project in 2016 after she moved back to Seattle from New York and noticed small local businesses seemed to be disappearing at an alarming rate. “When these places go away, you can really feel a need to grieve and to mourn,” Brothers told Northwest Reports.
‘Tone-deaf’: Proposed Seattle earplug law draws mixed reactions

1 month ago | seattletimes.com | Nate Sanford

Seattle Councilmember Dan Strauss is worried about Seattle’s ears. Earlier this spring, he drafted a “hearing protection ordinance” that would require music venues to provide hearing protection for free or less than $1, or risk fines. “This bill is about making sure that people have the opportunity to both enjoy Seattle’s vibrant music scene and protect their hearing health no matter where they go,” Strauss said when presenting the idea to his colleagues in March.
'Tone deaf': Proposed Seattle earplug law draws mixed reactions

1 month ago | knkx.org | Nate Sanford

Seattle Councilmember Dan Strauss is worried about Seattle’s ears. Earlier this spring, he drafted a “hearing protection ordinance” that would require music venues to provide hearing protection for free or less than $1, or risk fines. “This bill is about making sure that people have the opportunity to both enjoy Seattle’s vibrant music scene and protect their hearing health no matter where they go,” Strauss said when presenting the idea to his colleagues in March.
'Tone deaf' Proposed Seattle earplug law draws mixed reactions

1 month ago | cascadepbs.org | Nate Sanford

Reactions in the music community have been mixed. Many agree that hearing loss needs to be taken seriously, but some have questioned if a new regulation is the best approach. Additionally, many Seattle music venues already sell or provide earplugs to concertgoers. “It doesn’t really make sense,” said Steven Severin, the owner of several Seattle music venues, including Neumos on Capitol Hill.
REI Co-op members reject company board picks after union campaign

1 month ago | knkx.org | Nate Sanford

In a show of discontent, REI Co-op members voted to reject the slate of candidates put forward by the company in this year’s Board of Directors elections. The election results represent a victory for the REI Union, which urged members to vote against the uncontested slate of board candidates.
REI Co-op members reject company board picks after union campaign

1 month ago | cascadepbs.org | Nate Sanford

The outdoor retailer drew criticism for blocking union-backed candidates from the ballot and for its initial support of a Trump appointee. Exterior views of the REI Co-Op flagship store in Seattle, Washington, USA, on Tue., Jan. 28, 2025. (M. Scott Brauer / Cascade PBS) (M. Scott Brauer) In a show of discontent, REI Co-op members voted to reject the slate of candidates put forward by the company in this year’s Board of Directors elections.