He was once a high school dropout. Today, he is one of Washington’s award-winning poets

Ricardo Ruiz won the Washington State Book Award in poetry this year for “We Had Our Reasons.” The book shares migrant farm workers’ stories.

By |2024-04-25T13:09:57+00:00April 25, 2024|Arts and Culture, Community|Comments Off on He was once a high school dropout. Today, he is one of Washington’s award-winning poets

Help for WA asylum-seekers awaits Governor Inslee’s signature

“This bill is a critical step forward in our commitment to supporting those seeking refuge in our state,” Rep. Mia Gregerson, D-SeaTac.

By |2024-04-14T18:02:01+00:00April 14, 2024|Democracy|Comments Off on Help for WA asylum-seekers awaits Governor Inslee’s signature

A Latina mother’s resilience shines through gentrification at Little Village Discount Mall: ‘We are still open’

“I came with lots of hopes and dreams when I left my country to come and work, and that’s what motivated me to have my own business,” Bertha Veronica Ramirez said.

By |2024-04-09T18:34:16+00:00April 12, 2024|Economy|Comments Off on A Latina mother’s resilience shines through gentrification at Little Village Discount Mall: ‘We are still open’

Sazón De Louisiana: Bésame

In a city known for dishes heavily influenced by Creole cuisine, Cajun cuisine, and soul food, Bésame offers restaurantgoers an alternative.

By |2024-04-04T14:08:34+00:00March 30, 2024|Community, Sazón: The flavorful influence of Latino cuisine, entrepreneurship, and culture|Comments Off on Sazón De Louisiana: Bésame

Dual language education is one step closer to becoming a WA law

Educators say increased funding is needed to sustain and expand dual language programs providing students the opportunity to learn core subjects in English and a second language.

By |2024-03-27T12:32:34+00:00March 27, 2024|Democracy, Education|Comments Off on Dual language education is one step closer to becoming a WA law
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