Karen Ducey
@karenducey.bsky.social
Photojournalist at The Seattle Times. Former Alaska commercial fisherman. www.karenducey.com
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The broader global trend is unmistakable. The BBC is not unique in this struggle, but because of its scale and cultural importance, the stakes are higher.
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After resignations at the top, the BBC faces a defining test: What does impartiality mean now?
The organization, like many news outlets worldwide, is caught in a bind, accused of bias from both the left and the right — and while in the past this might suggest a fair balance, in today’s climate…
www.niemanlab.org
November 17, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The broader global trend is unmistakable. The BBC is not unique in this struggle, but because of its scale and cultural importance, the stakes are higher.
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Beautiful day under the Peace Arch #elbowsup
On WA border with Canada, a rally says, ‘We’re still friends’
“They may break our formalities, but they can’t break our personal ties,” said Jeff Smith, who rallied to reaffirm an alliance that has been on the rocks.
www.seattletimes.com
July 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Beautiful day under the Peace Arch #elbowsup
Beautiful photography and indepth reporting on this critical topic by @erikajschultz.bsky.social and @isabellabreda.bsky.social for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
WA state is in many ways a leader in efforts to combat the climate emergency.
For the earth to run on power from solar, wind, with battery storage & electric vehicles by 2050, humanity would need a lot more mining.
Today we published a ‘New Mining Boom’ photo page, linking the series’ stories.
For the earth to run on power from solar, wind, with battery storage & electric vehicles by 2050, humanity would need a lot more mining.
Today we published a ‘New Mining Boom’ photo page, linking the series’ stories.
April 2, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Beautiful photography and indepth reporting on this critical topic by @erikajschultz.bsky.social and @isabellabreda.bsky.social for @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
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Seattle photographer Albert “Al” Smith preserved decades of Black life from the '30s until his death in 2008: the city's jazz scene, swimming competitions at Madrona Beach, family gatherings. Now Smith’s photos are celebrated, but for most of his life, his work went under-recognized.
Al Smith: Reflecting Black life in Seattle
For much of the 20th century, the “on the spot” photographer captured striking images, from jazz clubs to boxing matches to community celebrations.
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February 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Seattle photographer Albert “Al” Smith preserved decades of Black life from the '30s until his death in 2008: the city's jazz scene, swimming competitions at Madrona Beach, family gatherings. Now Smith’s photos are celebrated, but for most of his life, his work went under-recognized.
Reporting from central Washington with writer Daniel Beekman www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
www.seattletimes.com
February 12, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Reporting from central Washington with writer Daniel Beekman www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Alaskans say Trump can change the name of Denali but can’t make people call it Mount McKinley
Alaskans say Trump can change the name of Denali but can’t make people call it Mount McKinley
President Donald Trump has changed the name of Alaska's Denali back to Mount McKinley.
www.seattletimes.com
January 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Alaskans say Trump can change the name of Denali but can’t make people call it Mount McKinley
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Auburn police officer sentenced in 2019 killing of unarmed man
Auburn police officer sentenced in 2019 killing of unarmed man
The prosecution of former Auburn police Officer Jeffrey Nelson took years and cost millions of dollars. A jury convicted him of killing 26-year-old Jesse Sarey.
www.seattletimes.com
January 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Auburn police officer sentenced in 2019 killing of unarmed man