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.
Washington Schools Confront Growing Concerns Over ICE Raids
Teachers say that their students have expressed fear; others feel it’s not a concern for their community.
The Fahey Q&A: Estevan Muñoz-Howard on Seattle’s Democracy Voucher Program
Estevan Muñoz-Howard, an organizational consultant, shares details about the worlds first Democracy Voucher program in Seattle.
Entre Hermanos LGBTQ Center Gives Critical Support to Washington Community
With a new location in Eastern Washington, the non-profit seeks to provide more healthcare resources, especially for LGTBQ+ people.
How Los Rebeldes de la Cueca Keeps Chilean Culture Alive in Seattle
With each step and movement, Cueca tells a story of the past, present and future of Chilean roots.