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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Washington state sues Trump administration for withholding funding to combat climate change
Washington state has filed another lawsuit against the Trump administration — this time for rescinding over $9 million in congressionally approved funds meant to help fight climate change.
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WA seniors face tough choices after Congress cuts federal food program
Many people expect to live their golden years in leisure after decades of hard work. But two Marysville residents recently found themselves worrying about being able to buy food. They’re among the hundreds of thousands of Washington residents who rely on SNAP, the federal food assistance program. Now that Congress has cut $186 billion in funding for the program, they’re anxiously waiting for what happens next.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
World's first nuclear fusion plant breaks ground in WA, fighting climate change could get more difficult under Trump proposal, and Seattle Police crack down on an Aurora Ave motel.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
New poll points to political trouble for Gov. Ferguson, WA files lawsuit over Planned Parenthood funding, and Spokane baseball legend Ryne Sandberg dies.
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Monday Evening Headlines
Debora Juarez appointed to Seattle City Council, WA immigration arrests are targeting people with no criminal history, and Comcast hit Seattle customers with improper late fees, according to city audit.
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Debora Juarez appointed to replace Cathy Moore on Seattle City Council
Debora Juarez, a former Seattle City Council member, is back in her previous post.
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PCC returns to downtown Seattle — with a smaller footprint
When PCC Corner Market opens this week, it will focus more on prepared foods for downtown workers and residents.
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This Bothell Santa spends his offseason keeping rose bushes in tip-top shape
Summertime is high season for Seattle’s rose growers and lovers. They’re a passionate bunch. John Harmeling is one of the best-known among them.
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Heading outdoors? WA recreation prices go up as state tries to fix budget deficit
The 38% price hike is the first increase since 2011.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Microsoft employees brace for mass layoffs, Seattle sues Trump over frozen public safety grants, and Seattle gets ready to celebrate Juneteenth.