Martha Sandoval

Bilingual bicultural journalist. 30+ years of experience in TV, print, radio, and digital media in the US, Ecuador and Spain. News anchor, writer, reporter, interviewer.

News

States with the most droughts during the past year

Historic low lake levels at Lake Mead's Echo Bay in Southern Nevada.

News

Teachers earn the most after graduating from these 25 colleges

A teacher helping an elementary school student who is smiling up at them.

History

A brief history of the US draft

Eighteen- and 19-year-old men take their oath upon entering the receiving center at Camp Upton.

Health

Hawaii, Wyoming lead the country in primary care doctor shortages

Doctor checking patient's blood pressure.

Society

How the US compares to other countries on policies that could mitigate homelessness

Empty homeless tents staged in front of San Diego's City Hall to demand more housing in March 2022.

Education

Best colleges in big cities

University of Chicago building

Military

States with the most active-duty military members

Military soldier carrying child with an American flag on shoulders.

Business & Economy

Here's what the most popular electric vehicles cost the average driver to own

Tesla model 3 in front of a mountain.

Education

How summer programs targeted learning loss in grades K-12

Elementary students stand distanced from one another ready to enter summer school.

History

Who actually invented the lightbulb—and the illuminating history of modern lighting

Thomas Edison at the lightbulb's golden jubilee anniversary.