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! Although based in Seattle, 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.
With over a decade of experience in the news industry, Hannah Saunders (she/her) saw the problems that plague traditional media settings and its influence on the community, and wanted to change that. She left her position as editor-in-chief of Seattle Gay News (SGN) to launch this venture on August 1, 2025.
The U.S. media, both national and local, is controlled largely by corporations and the ultra wealthy, impacting what outlets cover and what viewers consume. At the local level, Hannah saw how advertisers influenced candidate endorsements for elections, and police accountability reporting as police protect businesses, not people. At several points in her career, she was told human rights issues, like Transgender healthcare and the genocide in Palestine were “too controversial,” to report on due to readership and revenue streams.
Finding that unacceptable, TtS puts humanity at the forefront and pledges to speak truth to power – at all costs.
TtS’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.
Got a tip or want to say hi? Email Hannah at editor@throughthestatic.org.
TtS Intern
Gray Trammel (he/him) is a journalism student and reporter based in Seattle. He is an intern at Through the Static, where he covers local news, politics, protests, LGBTQ+ issues, and stories impacting marginalized communities.
Originally from Texas, Gray is pursuing a degree in Journalism and Public Interest Communication with a minor in Ethics at the University of Washington. He became interested in journalism after growing frustrated with gaps in mainstream news coverage and wanting to tell underreported stories with greater context.
His reporting interests include investigative journalism, public accountability, and community issues. He hopes to combine his passion for investigative reporting with his long-term interest in forensic psychology.
When he’s not reporting, Gray enjoys urban and street photography, creative writing, and photographing graffiti.
