Ruby de Luna
Reporter
About
Ruby de Luna is a features reporter at KUOW. She had originally planned to go into TV, but ditched the idea after discovering public radio. Ruby has reported on immigrant communities and healthcare. She currently covers food and how it intersects with health, communities and culture. Ruby is a transplant from Taipei, Taiwan. She holds a BA in communication from Seattle Pacific University. In the age of computer/digital audio editing, Ruby is proud to be one of the few old–schoolers who can still edit tape with a razor blade. In her free time she practices her knife skills on new recipes.
Stories
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KUOW Newsroom
'You belong here.' Recovery Café welcomes members as they are
The pandemic made people miss their favorite coffee hangout. But for regulars of Recovery Café, it was especially hard. This South Lake Union spot provides a sense of belonging for people dealing with trauma and addiction. Here’s how they transitioned during the pandemic.
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KUOW Newsroom
Why King County's home values shot up even further amid a pandemic
If you’re a homeowner in King County, get ready for sticker shock. Property assessments are arriving in the mail, and residential values have risen in many areas. The pandemic played a role.
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This Shoreline coffee shop provides a safe space for Black youth
When Darnesha Weary’s family moved to Shoreline in the late ‘90s, there weren’t many Black families in this predominantly white city. There weren’t many Black-owned businesses, either. Last year, in the middle of the pandemic, Weary and her husband opened a coffee shop, one with a purpose.
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Your plants got fried in the heat wave. Now what?
If your plants got wilted and scorched during the recent heat wave, you’re not alone. Seattle plant expert Ciscoe Morris says some plants in his garden took a hit, too. He shares some tips for reviving them with KUOW.
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Toss that garter. Tear off that mask. It's wedding season in a post-Covid world
Many people who delayed big celebrations last year are giving it another go this summer. Social gatherings like weddings and graduations are returning as more people are vaccinated and Covid restrictions loosen up. Still, there are areas that remain murky to navigate.
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KUOW Newsroom
Washington among top states for food insecurity for military families
The economy is gradually rebounding as Covid restrictions loosen. But many families continue to struggle with not having enough to eat. That’s especially true for military families.
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Lives Lost
Jerry Spring, 85, retired pilot, always helped others
Our series, Lives Lost, remembers loved ones who have died in the pandemic. You can share an obituary of someone special to you by filling out the form at the bottom of this story.
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Washington to award vaccination prizes, including $1M jackpot
Washington state is jumping on the vaccine prize bandwagon in an effort to get more people vaccinated against Covid-19.
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Historic Seattle watering hole Lockspot Cafe is up for sale
Lockspot Café, one of the oldest restaurants in Seattle is looking for a new owner. Known for its fish and chips and for appearing on the show Deadliest Catch, the 90 year-old establishment is for sale.
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KUOW Newsroom
Founder of U-District's beloved Thai Tom dies unexpectedly
Friends and family are mourning the sudden death of Tom Suanpirintra. He was founder and chef of Thai Tom, a beloved Thai restaurant that’s been a mainstay in Seattle’s University District for nearly 27 years.