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My name is Elizah Lourdes Rendorio and I'm a freelance Seattle-based local news reporter. I have experience covering the state legislature, city politics, and community-driven stories. I thrive on revealing the human impact behind policy decisions, from exposing government shortcomings to highlighting underserved communities. I'm eager to serve a more-informed public while amplifying underrepresented voices.

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The Daily • 13th April 2026

43rd District candidates introduce a new era of young progressive leaders

Washington's 43rd Legislative District is seeing new, younger faces in the 2026 state election, including progressive organizer Hannah Sabio-Howell, who is challenging Democratic Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen of Seattle.

Watch me on Converge Media!

As a reporting intern at Converge Media, I had the incredible opportunity to be featured in an episode of The Day with Trae with Omari Salisbury. I discussed one of my most favorite articles, covering the beloved restaurant Island Soul as they faced risk of foreclosure, as well as my sit-down exclusive interview with Seattle city council member Debora Juarez.