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Biography

Nick Wagner is a bilingual photojournalist based in Seattle. He is currently a staff photographer at the Seattle Times and is a 2017 graduate of Western Kentucky University. Nick is passionate about bridging the divide between the people he photographs and the communities that view his work. He journeyed alongside a migrant worker as he traveled in a cramped van some 72 hours away from his wife and kids in Oaxaca to a tobacco farm in Kentucky. He shed light on the destruction Texans faced after Hurricane Harvey made landfall. Nick recently published a months-long multimedia project about the Sam Houston High marching band's quest to return to its pre-pandemic strength. His work has been recognized by the Hearst Journalism Competition, College Photographer of the Year, Society of Professional Journalists, the Alexia Foundation, and the Associated Press Managing Editors. You can stay up-to-date with Nick and his journeys as a photojournalist and dog dad by following his Instagram and Twitter feeds, @wagsphoto.

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  Lunar eclipse wowed Seattleites last night. Here's how it looked

  By Nick Wagner Verified

  Mar. 14, 2025

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The Seattle Times

The Seattle Times is a prominent newspaper based in the Pacific Northwest, founded in 1891. Originally known as the Seattle Press-Times, it evolved through several name changes before becoming The Seattle Times in 1966. It is one of the few major city dailies in the U.S. that remains independently operated and owned by a local family, the Blethens. The Seattle Times offers a daily newspaper that covers local, national, and international news, along with a robust digital platform that is among the most visited news sites in the region. The newspaper has a rich history of documenting significant events in Seattle, including the Klondike Gold Rush. It has received numerous accolades, including 11 Pulitzer Prizes, highlighting its commitment to quality journalism. The Seattle Times serves a diverse audience, including residents and businesses in Seattle and surrounding areas, providing essential news and information to the community.