Freddy Llanos is seen here with a player during a press conference.

Freddy Llanos is seen here with a player at the baseball stadium. They are seated and surrounded by a crowd.

Freddy Llanos is seen here, seated with a player, at the baseball stadium. The field is behind them, and an audience is in the foreground.

Freddy Llanos talks with a player at the Mariners facility.

He’s in the dugout, on the road, and in front of the camera—162 games a season. The Mariners’ Spanish-language interpreter—WSU alum Freddy Llanos—shares how he got there.

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Freddy Llanos poses with a player on the field at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.

He went from translating for his parents as a kid to translating on national TV for the Mariners. #WSU alum Freddy Llanos’ path to the big leagues didn’t involve a bat or a glove—but he’s with the team every step of the way. #GoCougs #MurrowInAction magazine.wsu.edu/2026/01/30/u... @mariners.com

Jose Alfredo “Freddy” Llanos, in a white polo shirt, stands between two men in blue shirts and ball caps.

Jose Alfredo “Freddy” Llanos travels with the team.

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NEW PODCAST EPISODE | Political divides are deepening across the US, and shrinking #localnews is part of the story. #WSU journalism scholar @drjennhenrichsen.bsky.social explains why in our latest episode: 👉 tinyurl.com/2m5d58d7

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My roots are with Edward R Murrow! Great to connect with the dean of ⁦‪@MurrowCollege‬⁩ at WSU. I’m a proud alumnus & deeply grateful for the incredible education that put me on the path to such a meaningful journalism career! Go Cougs! #MurrowInAction

The Rural Reporting Plunge gives students first-hand reporting experience in small towns in Washington and Idaho. Sophomore Olivia Soliz (right), a broadcast news and production major from San Jose, California, writes about her experience in the next issue, out soon! #WSU #GoCougs #MurrowInAction

My group, nervous but excited, gathered with nine other teams in Goertzen Hall to receive our personalized Rural Reporting Plunge packets. “Go out, have a good time, and get those stories!” the dean encouraged us. In the next issue, out soon! #WSU #GoCougs #MurrowInAction @murrowcollege.bsky.social

Students gather in Goertzen Hall to hear a few works from the dean and receive their info packets before before setting off on the Rural Rural Plunge.

This @murrowcollege.bsky.social program gives students the chance to gain first-hand reporting experience while visiting small towns in Washington and Idaho. Read more about the Rural Reporting Plunge in the next issue of Washington State Magazine, out soon! #WSU #GoCougs #MurrowInAction

#CougsGive - April 16, 2025 Washington State University celebrates its 10th annual #CougsGive day of giving on April 16, 2025.

WSU Murrow College alums! Here’s our chance to give back. Donate today and spread the word!💪GO COUGS #MurrowInAction cougsgive.wsu.edu/giving-day/9...

Video: Watch #WSU put more reporters on beats statewide.
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Questen Inghram sits for a portrait in front of a window.

Meet Questen Inghram. As a Murrow News Fellow he’s covering several city governments for the Yakima Herald-Republic and focusing on water and agriculture issues.

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Powering the light In a rapidly evolving media landscape, Washington State University is supporting ways to fill the gap in local news.

To bolster the gap in local news, Washington state lawmakers set aside funding for the Murrow News Fellowship at the #WSU Edward R. Murrow College of Communication. Now the first group of 16 reporters are working in newsrooms statewide. #GoCougs #MurrowInAction

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