Winnie @ The Seattle Times

Winnie Yao standing in front of a Seattle Times office wall that reads 'The Seattle Times, Winner of 11 Pulitzer Prizes' — Winnie, at the Seattle Times newsroom

Graphics Intern — The Seattle Times

I'm currently a Graphics Intern at The Seattle Times, where I create maps and charts while developing interactive storytelling projects in collaboration with reporters and editors.

Below is a selection of work highlighting the stories and topics I've contributed to so far. More graphics and interactive work are on the way.

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Chart

WA therapists consider whether to bring AI into sessions

Reporting by Taylor Blatchford · Graphic by Winnie Yao

Map

Lake Chelan fire offers ‘heartbreaking’ look into WA’s wildfire future

By Conrad Swanson · Map by Winnie Yao

Map

This Poulsbo gas station has great Indian food. So do 4 others nearby

Mapping a food writer's road trip across the Olympic Peninsula in search of an unlikely culinary trail.

Reporting by Jackie Varriano · Map by Winnie Yao

Chart

Why King County has more men than women — and why that’s unusual

Reporting by Gene Balk · Graphic by Winnie Yao

Chart

King County’s population exodus is mostly local, IRS data shows

Reporting by Gene Balk · Graphic by Winnie Yao

Map

Seattle park construction and closures: What to know

Reporting by Ann Duan · Map by Winnie Yao

Selected Work @ ST

Selected Work

WA therapists consider whether to bring AI into sessions

Lake Chelan fire offers ‘heartbreaking’ look into WA’s wildfire future

This Poulsbo gas station has great Indian food. So do 4 others nearby

Why King County has more men than women — and why that’s unusual

King County’s population exodus is mostly local, IRS data shows

Seattle park construction and closures: What to know