Community + Washington Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 19, 2009
The county’s only health outreach program designed for the Spanish-speaking population gets a big boost. – “Tomando Control de su Salud” got a $50,000 grant Wednesday from the Regence Foundation. – Yakima
November 13, 2009
The need for immigration reform topped the list of concerns that Latino leaders brought Thursday to Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., who held an hour-long “listening” session at a senior center in the Lower Yakima Valley.
November 11, 2009
Residents tell how to improve Latino education opportunity – Yakima, WA
November 6, 2009
Why are Hispanics under-represented in Yakima
November 5, 2009
Hispanic Voter Turnout Remains Low – voter turnout rate of just 21% in Yakima, WA
October 12, 2009
YVCC Organiza “Tú y WSU” Para Promocionar la Enseñanza Superior – Yakima
October 5, 2009
Hispanics making themselves heard – Leaders of county’s Latino community have an impact to the tune of 19 tons of chicken – Clark County, Washington (LULAC y Tyson)
September 17, 2009
La Casa Hogar reaches within Latino community for help – Yakima
August 21, 2009
Hispanic Business’ Influence On Downtown Economics – Move In, Stay When Others Take Off – Pasco, Washington
August 11, 2009
Sad sendoff for Latino civic leader – For almost 20 years, Mario Magaña has been a fixture to Latinos in the Yakima Valley.
July 9, 2009
MILESTONE ACHIEVED AS SEATTLE’S PLAZA BANK CELEBRATES THREE YEARS
June 18, 2009
No funding for Centro Latino – Pierce County Council declines to give almost $20,000 to community nonprofit – Washington
June 7, 2009
Four new bilingual priests join Diocese of Yakima
June 5, 2009
Northwest Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Pioneering new endeavors
June 2, 2009
The Latino Business and Career Expo was at the Three Rivers Convention Center. It’s the largest Latino expo of its kind in Eastern Washington.
May 28, 2009
Hispanic Council aids cultural integration – Norma Hernandez, ShoreBank drive coordination efforts to assist North Coast Hispanics on both sides of the river – Oregon, Washington
May 14, 2009
Hispanics nearly 10% of Washington state’s population
December 28, 2008
Centro Latino’s former executive director was fired because of her conduct during her brief tenure, not because the Tacoma agency’s leaders were trying to hide something. That was the response the attorney for the South Sound’s leading Hispanic social service agency filed earlier this month in Pierce County Superior Court after Joy Gomez-Gonzalez filed her wrongful termination lawsuit.
December 22, 2008
There’s no stopping the shopping for Valley Latinos – Valley’s Latino consumers appear to buck national economic slowdown – Yakima, Washington
November 19, 2008
Juven García, el dueño de una pequeña empresa de copiadoras, dijo que presentará una solicitud para postularse como candidato para el Concejo de la Ciudad de Yakima.
September 29, 2008
Morelia group visits Yakima to forge closer ties
September 27, 2008
Workshop for Spanish-speaking Landscape Professionals—“How to Reduce Herbicide Use” :: Taller para los profesionales de jardinería: “Cómo Reducir su uso de herbicidas” – Seattle
September 25, 2008
Former Seattle Mariners All-Star Edgar Martinez and his wife, Holli, have launched a family foundation to support higher education for minorities in Washington.
September 22, 2008
The Association of Washington State Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (AWSHCC) will celebrate its most important event of the year, the 2008 Gala Dinner, Saturday, October 4th, at the Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue, WA., with the formal unveiling of its new statewide organization, and an impressive lineup of special guests and honorees.
September 16, 2008
Franklin County elections officials are working to organize a bilingual candidate and information forum next month in an attempt to increase voter participation among the Hispanic community. – Washington State
September 15, 2008
Spanish-speaking AA chapter launches in Longview, Washington
September 11, 2008
The Northwest Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (NWWHCC) is putting on the second-annual Fiestas Patrias Festival on Saturday to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, Sept. 16 — the date the country’s war for independence started in 1810.
September 9, 2008
Border Patrol roadblock rattles small Washington town
August 28, 2008
Tacoma’s Centro Latino new leader sees big potential – Joy Gomez-Gonzalez
August 17, 2008
A teacher visiting from Mexico, who was arrested and jailed after a traffic accident last year, is suing the Southeast King County town of Pacific, saying actions by police officers there demonstrate a pattern of unreasonably detaining people to determine their immigration status. – Washington
August 6, 2008
A trio of Latino Vote Project workers is pounding the sidewalks six days a week in a mobilization effort never before seen in Yakima County – Washington
August 3, 2008
Going Door To Door To Get The Latino Vote in Yakima, Washington
July 14, 2008
First Hispanic councilwoman sworn in – Wenatchee, Washington
July 9, 2008
Bilingual child-development center serves Latino families – Seattle
June 23, 2008
Cooperative brings Hispanic flavor to Bellingham Farmers Market – Washington state
June 9, 2008
New Hispanic chamber formed – Olympia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
June 4, 2008
Hispanic Festival Returns for Second Year – Centralia College Hosting Annual Festivities July 26-27
May 27, 2008
A Washington town confronts its language barrier – In a program seen as a bellwether, the Justice Department steps in with a formal plan to bridge the English-Spanish divide in Mattawa.
May 19, 2008
Presidential appointee to speak at Hispanic chamber event – Theresa Alvillar-Speake – Pasco, Washington
April 30, 2008
Latino artist pushes benefits of higher education – Washington
April 21, 2008
Cesar Chavez Park dedicated in South Park- Seattle
March 31, 2008
BBC reporter on Spanish-only trek across U.S. stops in Pasco – Washington
February 28, 2008
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Helps Women and Minorities in Business – Pasco, Washington
February 6, 2008
Monroe tries to serve Spanish-speaking residents – Washington
January 28, 2008
Migrant and Bilingual Parents Meet in Pasco
Yakima conference offers advice for Latino small farmers – Washington
December 3, 2007
Largest Mid-Columbia minority is Hispanic – Washington State
November 30, 2007
Young conservative fills 18th District seat – Clark and Cowlitz counties, Washington state – Jaime Herrera,
October 29, 2007
CIMS » Palomita™ Brand Participates in Tri City Pageant – Washington
October 9, 2007
El Centro de la Raza marks 35 years – Seattle
September 30, 2007
Disaster-readiness classes in Spanish start soon – Seattle area
September 27, 2007
Sue CASA – Right-Wing D.C. Group Makes Case Against CASA Latina – Seattle
September 23, 2007
Longtime Migrant Council CEO faces a new round of investigation – Yakima
July 9, 2007
Auburn markets to Hispanic residents – Washington
May 9, 2007
Protesters Show Up When Hispanic Leaders Announce Plans to Boycott I-966 – Yakima, Washington
April 23, 2007
Concern follows Casa Latinas day-laborer program – Seattle
March 29, 2007
Is bigotry behind fears over CASA Latina? – Seattle
March 19, 2007
CASA Latinas Central District move stirs concern – Seattle
February 13, 2007
CASA Latina finds a new home – Seattle
January 17, 2007
Hispanic center thrives around volunteer core – Alderwood-Terrace Rotary Club’s Hispanic Center – Everett, Washington
December 20, 2006
Frustrated immigrant family sticks together, wishes for normalcy – Washington (in aftermath of storm – 5 days with no electricity)
December 17, 2006
Hispanic activist Chacon dies at 76 – Washington
