Seattle Murals Tell Stories of Migration, Identity, and Community
In Seattle, walls have become a way to talk. For muralist Rene Julio Diaz, art is not decoration but a public conversation about culture, migration, and the present moment
Lowrider culture in Washington forges bonds for enthusiasts with immigrant roots
Loud stereo music mixes with the sound of car engines in an out-of-the-way garage in Kent. In the corner of
How Mediums Collective Built a Decade of Latino Streetwear and Community in Seattle
The Capitol Hill storefront of Mediums Collective, a Seattle-based and Mexican-owned streetwear fashion brand, is a sleek vessel of style,
Beans and Beats: Inside Cocoa Legato
At Cocoa Legato, founder Aaron Lindstrom blends bean-to-bar craft with his lifelong love of music, creating a Seattle space where heritage, sensory experience and community come together.
UW roundtable puts Latino mental health front and center
Community healthcare leaders come together to discuss the current state of mental health in Latino communities in the current tense political climate.
New MexArt 2025 Murals Brighten UW Campus Parkway
Each mural reflects the artists’ own stories. Rene Julio’s “The Knot of Freedom” explores the fear and pressure he felt during his years as an undocumented migrant. A few walls down, Gerardo Peña’s “El Abrazo” centers on a mother and daughter’s embrace, inspired by his return to Mexico after nearly three decades away. Visitors now stop, scan QR codes, and follow the murals on social media, turning the corridor into a space where personal history and public art meet.
How All Strides Latines is building community for Latine runners in Seattle
Caring for one’s body may start with movement, but All Strides Latines is showing how important social connection is in
Sazón de Washington: A story of tamales, beer, and belonging in Seattle
Frelard Tamales and El Sueñito Brewing began as a small tamale stand and a dream shared by husbands Osbaldo Hernández and Dennis Ramey. Today, their tamalería and brewery have become community hubs for queer, femme, and BIPOC folks in Seattle. Through family recipes, new beers crafted each month, and a steady commitment to supporting staff and neighbors, they’ve built a space where people can gather, eat well, and feel seen.
OPINIÓN | Gobernador, ¡es hora de cumplir sus promesas!
La representante Gloria Mendoza, republicana por Grandview y que representa al 14.º Distrito Legislativo, escribe una columna de opinión sobre las prioridades a tener el cuenta por el gobernador demócrata, Bob Ferguson.
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.”
Spanish Radio in Yakima Valley Jeopardized by Funding Loss
In central Washington, the Yakima Valley stretches out as one of the most productive agricultural regions in the country. Apples,
UW’s LatinX Clinic Offers Dignity, Not Just Diabetes Treatment
The LatinX Diabetes Clinic offers linguistically and culturally accessible care for Latinos with
diabetes.