Latino-Owned Firm Thrives on Grit, Family Values, and Entrepreneurial Drive
Helping Seattle’s immigrant entrepreneurs start and strengthen small businesses through direct outreach, training, and a Spanish‑language incubator.
Sazón de Washington: The Bonito Café
Inside a Seattle mercado and café supporting Latino and LGBTQ+ artists
Sazón de Washington: Cocoa Legato
A space in Seattle where heritage, sensory experience and community come together.
A Tale of Two Mayors: How Zohran Mamdani and Katie Wilson Appealed to Younger Voters
How progressive mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani (NYC) and Katie Wilson (Seattle) mobilized young voters.
Sazón de Washington: A story of tamales, beer, and belonging in Seattle
A commitment to culture and community that goes beyond aesthetics: “Being queer, brown, but also an immigrant – all those themes are very important to us.”
Los Bailadores de Bronce, Dancing Tradition Into the Future
For over 50 years, Los Bailadores de Bronce has shared the beauty of Mexican folklórico across the Pacific Northwest. Rooted in community and tradition, the volunteer group keeps culture alive through dance, education, and pride.
From Resilience to Recognition: The Journey of Washington’s Latino Entrepreneurs
When Marcos Wanless founded the Seattle Latino Chamber of Commerce in 2016, he wasn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. He just saw that something essential was missing. “At that time, Seattle and King County didn’t have an active Latino Chamber,” he recalls in an interview with Washington Latino News. “If we, as Latinos, wanted a voice at the economic table, we needed to organize and create an institution capable of representing our community’s interests and potential.”
Radio KDNA Faces Shutdown After Federal Cuts: Yakima Valley’s Latino Lifeline at Risk
In central Washington, the Yakima Valley stretches out as one of the most productive agricultural regions in the country. Apples,
Helping Students Speak Up and Stand Out in Washington
Founded in 2012 by Seattle native Toyia T. Taylor, Speak With Purpose is the only public speaking program fully integrated into classrooms throughout King County in Washington State.
UW Medicine’s LatinX Diabetes Clinic Helps Break Down Healthcare Barriers for Latinos
The LatinX Diabetes Clinic offers linguistically and culturally accessible care for Latinos with diabetes.
Not Just for the Privileged: How Community Doulas Are Reimagining Birth Support
Community-based programs prioritize cultural understanding and trust.
Improving Infrastructure In Washington To Benefit Both People and Nature
A project in Bellevue to update essential wastewater systems is designed to improve habitats for fish and wildlife and increase access to natural areas for people of all abilities.