Ben Santos (’95 Comm.) is the first Filipino American man to serve as a judge on King County Superior Court in Washington.
Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Santos in last March, attributing his choice to Santos’ lifelong commitment to justice and more than two decades of legal experience.
The Seattle Times is excited to welcome this year’s summer intern cohort. Every year, our interns bring curiosity, talent and fresh perspectives to our newsroom. Throughout the summer, they’ll dive into reporting, editing, visual storytelling and more — contributing to our coverage while honing their skills. We’re so proud to be part of their journey and can’t wait to see what they’ll accomplish.
The benefits of elderberry juice, the recreation of an ancient hue, and a clarion call about declining butterfly populations — these were among the Washington State University research discoveries that received the most news coverage in 2025.
Media algorithms are designed to feed consumers information they predict they’ll like the most, with a goal of maximizing time on a site. That happens even if the news is fake or problematic.
First stop: Ferdinand’s.
“Has to be,” says Jaymee Sire (’02 Comm.), heading out the front doors of Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport in the first episode of the limited web-based series Back Home with Jaymee Sire.
Growing up in Silverdale, she was the girl with the camera.
“I always had a camera in my hand,” says Stella Sun (’18 Comm.), who knew by middle school that she wanted to pursue broadcast journalism.
Jose Alfredo “Freddy” Llanos travels with the team.
He goes to all home and away games—162 in all during the regular season—often putting in 10- or 12-hour workdays. Find him on the field or in the dugout, assisting players such as Dominican pitcher Luis Castillo and Mexican pitcher Andrés Muñoz.
Health literacy means knowing where to find good information about health, then using that information to make decisions.
Media algorithms are designed to feed consumers information they predict they’ll like the most, with a goal of maximizing time on a site. That happens even if the news is fake or problematic.
PULLMAN—Washington State University faculty member Erica Weintraub Austin, a recognized scientist in media literacy, will discuss how senior citizens can gain the media understanding they need to navigate today’s news and information programs during a talk February 26.