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.”
Los Bailadores de Bronce, Dancing Tradition Into the Future
For more than 50 years, Los Bailadores de Bronce has brought the colors, rhythms, and spirit of Mexican folklórico dance to audiences across the Pacific Northwest. Founded by University of Washington students in 1972, the company remains a vibrant volunteer-driven organization that continues to inspire both Latino and non-Latino communities.
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.
Running for Justice: Seattle Latinas Lead the Way
When Manzano first came across Rodriguez’s TikTok post asking to meet Latinas, she immediately answered, “I’m here.” She admits you don’t need a club to go running, but this club is more than just a reason to exercise.
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.
Nepantla Cultural Arts Gallery Blossoms as Community Hub
With a heart for the arts, the two gallery owners have made it their mission to bring people of all walks of life together to appreciate Chicano artistry.