An independent antifascist news website amplifying Pacific Northwestern community voices.
About
Through the Static (TtS) is a Seattle-based independent and antifascist news website and hub – by the community, for the community! TtS covers the Pacific Northwest and focuses on news that would otherwise not reach media headlines.
The U.S. is in the midst of fascism and the normalization period, and we see many politely wash over worsening atrocities committed by our governments. We want to cut through that static.
Hannah Saunders (she/her) left her position as editor-in-chief at the Seattle Gay News (SGN) to launch this venture. This team is made up entirely of volunteers with vast experience in the news industry, including Alex Garland, Doulgas Cueva, and others.
Through the Static’s coverage consists of local and national breaking news, features articles, and more. We invite people of all backgrounds to collaborate with us on our mission to fight fascism and spread joy through our art and community submission sections.
Please reach out if you’d like to learn more or become involved!
Publisher / Editor
Hannah Saunders (she/her) is a journalist with over a decade of industry experience and has been published nationally and internationally.
Hannah grew up in Europe, and lived in Brussels, Belgium- the capital of the European Union and a hub for extremists- and through events like the 2011 London Riots, which have pushed her towards police accountability reporting and hyperlocalizing international conflicts.
Her coverage includes breaking news and front-line protest reporting, LGBTQIA+ topics, healthcare, and legislation. You can find her bylines in Capitol Hill Seattle Blog, Seattle Gay News, Sound Publishing newspapers, The News Tribune, and more.
Hannah received her bachelor’s from Emerson College in Boston, with a major in journalism and a minor in health and society.
Photojournalist / Reporter
Alex Garland (he/him) is an independent photojournalist and reporter who has well over a decade of experience working for publications like Capitol Hill Seattle Blog and the South Seattle Emerald.
When not photographing food from up-and-coming restaurants, or covering Seattle Police Department violence- like during the 2020 Black Lives Matter uprisings- Alex enjoys capturing the Pacific Northwest’s nature and landscapes.
Alex published his first photo book in December of 2025 titled, “Water of Western Washington.” It has 50 images, each with a haiku, to form a longer poem.
You can find his work at alexgarlandphotography.com and thedignityvirus.com
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