Ruby de Luna
Reporter
About
Ruby de Luna is a reporter with a focus on food and how it intersects with health, communities, and culture. She has also reported on health care and immigrant communities.
Ruby is a transplant from Taipei, Taiwan. She holds a B.A. in communication from Seattle Pacific University. She is proud to be one of the few old-schoolers who can edit tape with a razor blade.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English, Conversational Mandarin, Tagalog
Pronouns: she/her
Professional Affiliations: Member, AAJA
Stories
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Proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger under state scrutiny
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is now weighing in on the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons stores. Ferguson also joined his counterparts in the District of Columbia, Arizona, California, Idaho and Illinois to express concerns about the $4 billion shareholder payout in November that’s part of the merger.
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Seattle mulls next steps for Healthy Streets program
The City of Seattle is considering reopening some residential streets that were closed to car traffic in the early months of the pandemic.
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As safety nets expire, Seattle food banks expect more people to come through their doors
Seattle food banks are bracing for longer lines and increased demand when the City of Seattle lifts its Covid emergency at the end of the month. The emergency declaration has provided protections for renters and essential workers.
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U District businesses on edge amid string of recent violence
Seattle Police continue to investigate a recent shooting outside a University District bar that injured four students. So far, no arrests have been made. For now, SPD is increasing its presence in the neighborhood where hopes for a vibrant comeback have been marred by violent incidents in the past month.
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More Seattle police in U-District following recent gun violence
Seattle Police will increase its presence in the U-District through emphasis patrols, in response to last Sunday’s shooting, and other recent incidents of gun violence.
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Seattle launches program to help small businesses deal with rash of vandalism
Small businesses that have experienced of repeated vandalism and break-ins can now apply for some financial relief. The City of Seattle has launched the Storefront Repair Fund, a program to help businesses with property damage.
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Mayor Harrell names LA parks executive to lead Seattle's Parks and Recreation department
Another executive officer from Los Angeles is set to lead a Seattle department. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the nomination of Anthony-Paul “AP” Diaz to be the next head of Seattle Parks and Recreation.
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This Seattle arts space provides sustenance to the Black community
When you think of an arts space, you think of pictures, paintings, or other kinds of visual art; they’re the main course. But also on the menu at Wa Na Wari in Seattle’s Central District is food. Three days a week, this center for Black art gives out free meals to anyone who drops by.
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WA's LGBTQ conversion therapy ban upheld by federal court
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A year after Kabul's fall, Afghan families fear for loved ones left behind
Dinner is more than nourishment. It’s a way to connect, to celebrate, to offer thanks. On a recent evening in SeaTac, Afghan families gathered to thank all those who helped them escape during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. They were also marking the one-year anniversary of that traumatic moment.