Everett’s Julio Cortes: An emerging leader and role model in Snohomish County

EVERETT, Wash., May 19, 2023—Representative Julio Cortes (D-Everett) of the 38th Legislative District (LD) started his first term in the house back in January, but the freshman representative has had a busy legislative session. Cortes was the primary sponsor on seven bills, with three of them being signed into law this year. “I’m thankful for […]

Most Latinos say the term ‘Latinx’ is anglicizing and disrespectful

Over the decades, many pan-ethnic labels describing those who trace their roots to Spain or Latin America have been introduced. Recently Latinx, a new, gender-neutral, pan-ethnic label, has emerged as an alternative used by media outlets, corporations, governments, and universities coinciding with a global movement to introduce gender-neutral nouns and pronouns into languages whose grammar […]

WA-GRO Foundation provides meals to hundreds of students

EL OCOTITO, Mexico, January 2, 2022 – The WA-GRO Foundation provided over one thousand residents (300 families) of El Ocotito in Mexico chicken dinners and gifts to commence the New Year. Lynnwood Councilwoman and Guerrero native Julieta Altamirano-Crosby shared with the Lynnwood Times how when she was a kid, fellow Guerrero resident Roberto Callea would […]