Latinas + Washington Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

June 7, 2009

Jessica Pedraza knew little English when she came to the U.S. five years ago from Mexico City, but the now-senior at Redmond High School persevered, became fluent, made the honor society, and helps fellow Latino students find scholarships and, in some cases, change their immigration status. – Seattle

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

December 28, 2008

Cross-border quinceañera: Toppenish teen becomes a young woman in two worlds – Some Washington residents live their lives in the U.S but their hearts remain in Mexico, where they gather to mark important events with family.

September 15, 2008

Quinceañeras Are Becoming A Big Deal For Northwest Latino Girls

August 28, 2008

Tacoma’s Centro Latino new leader sees big potential – Joy Gomez-Gonzalez

July 14, 2008

First Hispanic councilwoman sworn in – Wenatchee, Washington

June 12, 2008

Media Moves: Melody Mendez hired at KOMO – Seattle

May 19, 2008

Presidential appointee to speak at Hispanic chamber event – Theresa Alvillar-Speake – Pasco, Washington

November 30, 2007

Young conservative fills 18th District seat – Clark and Cowlitz counties, Washington state – Jaime Herrera,

November 2, 2007

KOMO gets served: Ousted reporter is suing – April Zepeda – Seattle

August 27, 2007

Quinceanera Expo in Pasco, Washington

June 4, 2007

Hispanic women find a new life at SafePlace – Olympia, Washington

May 7, 2007

Bueno Work: Longview’s ‘Lola’ Wylie solidifies her role as a one-woman employment agency for Latinos – Washington

April 19, 2007

Women take their business to the next level at the LATINA Style Business Series in Seattle

January 11, 2007

Activist calls for equality for immigrant workers – Dolores Huerta

January 10, 2007

Co-founder of United Farm Workers to speak – Snohomish County, Washington