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  • Saturday, May 18 2013 1:16 AM EDT2013-05-18 05:16:08 GMT
    RICHLAND, Wash. - College enrollment is steadily increasing and for Hispanic high school graduates, more of them are giving college a shot.
    RICHLAND, Wash. - College enrollment is steadily increasing and for Hispanic high school graduates, more of them are giving college a shot.

  • Friday, May 10 2013 9:32 PM EDT2013-05-11 01:32:25 GMT
    NBC Right Now - Summer weather has arrived a little early. and people are already pulling out the sun screen.
    NBC Right Now - Summer weather has arrived a little early. and people are already pulling out the sun screen. The Tri-Cities Cancer Center is hosting a presentation next week on how to stay protected from the sun rays.

  • Saturday, May 4 2013 1:21 AM EDT2013-05-04 05:21:16 GMT
    PASCO, Wash. - A decorated Olympian will make a special appearance this weekend in Pasco at the Latino Business, Consumer, and Career Expo.
    PASCO, Wash. - A decorated Olympian will make a special appearance this weekend in Pasco at the Latino Business, Consumer, and Career Expo.

  • Friday, April 26 2013 9:48 PM EDT2013-04-27 01:48:44 GMT
    PASCO, Wash. - Moms and dads are not the only ones that have a holiday in their honor. This weekend, libraries in the Tri-Cities and Yakima will be celebrating kid's day.
    PASCO, Wash. - Moms and dads are not the only ones that have a holiday in their honor. This weekend, libraries in the Tri-Cities and Yakima will be celebrating kid's day.

  • Monday, April 22 2013 8:23 PM EDT2013-04-23 00:23:12 GMT
    The senators known as the "Gang of Eight" released the full text of their immigration reform bill called the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.
    The senators known as the "Gang of Eight" released the full text of their immigration reform bill called the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.

  • Friday, March 15 2013 9:41 PM EDT2013-03-16 01:41:24 GMT
    KENNEWICK, Wash.-- This weekend St. Patrick Parish will be holding the Tri-Cities largest St. Patrick's day celebration.
    KENNEWICK, Wash.-- This weekend St. Patrick Parish will be holding the Tri-Cities largest St. Patrick's day celebration.

  • Friday, March 8 2013 9:37 PM EST2013-03-09 02:37:42 GMT
    Next week is the deadline for the scholarship applications for the Hispanic Academic Achievers Program.
    Next week is the deadline for the scholarship applications for the Hispanic Academic Achievers Program.

  • Friday, March 1 2013 9:37 PM EST2013-03-02 02:37:51 GMT
    PASCO, Wash.-- Registration is now open for the 2013 Pasco Baseball Little League and is open to boys and girls who are 4-years-old through 12-years-old.
    PASCO, Wash.-- Registration is now open for the 2013 Pasco Baseball Little League and is open to boys and girls who are 4-years-old through 12-years-old.

  • Friday, February 22 2013 9:51 PM EST2013-02-23 02:51:09 GMT
    RICHLAND, Wash.-- Registration is still open for the second annual Tri-Cities Half Marathon that will take place this Saturday in Richland.
    RICHLAND, Wash.-- Registration is still open for the second annual Tri-Cities Half Marathon that will take place this Saturday in Richland.

  • Friday, February 15 2013 9:41 PM EST2013-02-16 02:41:42 GMT
    Next month on March 15th, Washington state will celebrate the Latino Legislative Day in Olympia. Last year there were over 1,000 attendees.
    Next month on March 15th, Washington state will celebrate the Latino Legislative Day in Olympia. Last year there were over 1,000 attendees.

  • Monday, February 11 2013 12:42 PM EST2013-02-11 17:42:48 GMT
    Rev. Joseph J. Tyson, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yakima, issued a statement Monday morning on the heels of the surprise resignation of Pope Benedict XVI's.
    Rev. Joseph J. Tyson, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Yakima, issued a statement Monday morning on the heels of the surprise resignation of Pope Benedict XVI's.

  • Friday, February 8 2013 9:25 PM EST2013-02-09 02:25:44 GMT
    Nominations are now open for the 2013 Shining Light Leadership Awards.
    Nominations are now open for the 2013 Shining Light Leadership Awards.

  • Friday, January 18 2013 9:25 PM EST2013-01-19 02:25:23 GMT
    Registration is now open for the second annual Tri-Cities Half Marathon.
    Registration is now open for the second annual Tri-Cities Half Marathon.

  • Friday, January 11 2013 9:36 PM EST2013-01-12 02:36:47 GMT
    Team Read, a program of the Children's Reading Foundation is looking for volunteers to work as reading tutors
    Team Read, a program of the Children's Reading Foundation is looking for volunteers to work as reading tutors

  • Friday, January 4 2013 9:39 PM EST2013-01-05 02:39:41 GMT
    New Year's is for many the end of the holiday season, but in Mexico, and for many families in the U.S. the holiday season is not over.
    New Year's is for many the end of the holiday season, but in Mexico, and for many families in the U.S. the holiday season is not over.

  • Friday, December 21 2012 9:26 PM EST2012-12-22 02:26:41 GMT
    The doomsdayers believe this Friday is the end of the world due to the end of the Mayan calendar ironically the Mayans living in Mexico today don't. The Mayans living in the city of Merida, Mexico,
    The doomsdayers believe this Friday is the end of the world due to the end of the Mayan calendar ironically the Mayans living in Mexico today don't.

  • Friday, December 14 2012 8:55 PM EST2012-12-15 01:55:37 GMT
    Net immigration from Mexico to the United States continues to decrease.
    Net immigration from Mexico to the United States continues to decrease.

  • Friday, December 14 2012 6:23 PM EST2012-12-14 23:23:24 GMT
    There were 11.1 million unauthorized immigrants living in the U.S. in March 2011 according to estimates by the PEW Hispanic center. The peak was reached in 2007 which was over 12 million.
    There were 11.1 million unauthorized immigrants living in the U.S. in March 2011 according to estimates by the PEW Hispanic center. The peak was reached in 2007 which was over 12 million.

  • Friday, December 7 2012 9:48 PM EST2012-12-08 02:48:37 GMT
    Two organizations have formally partnered for next year's Cinco de Mayo celebration. The Hispanic Academic Achievers Program otherwise known as HAAP and the Latino Business, Consumer and Career Expos.
    Two organizations have formally partnered for next year's Cinco de Mayo celebration. The Hispanic Academic Achievers Program otherwise known as HAAP and the Latino Business, Consumer and Career Expos.

  • Friday, November 30 2012 7:12 PM EST2012-12-01 00:12:19 GMT
    Next week on Wednesday, December 5th, the Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber will host their 2012 Annual Membership Dinner themed Una Noche Caliente. The event will feature a special performance by Flamenco
    Next week on Wednesday, December 5th, the Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber will host their 2012 Annual Membership Dinner themed Una Noche Caliente. The event will feature a special performance by Flamenco

  • Thursday, November 29 2012 9:35 PM EST2012-11-30 02:35:28 GMT
    RICHLAND, Wash. - Kadlec Regional Medical Center has earned an "A" for its hospital safety score by the Leapfrog Group.
    RICHLAND, Wash. - Kadlec Regional Medical Center has earned an "A" for its hospital safety score by the Leapfrog Group.

  • Friday, November 16 2012 8:12 PM EST2012-11-17 01:12:09 GMT
    The number of Hispanic voters is likely to double by 2030. The record number of Latinos who cast ballots for president this year are a voting bloc that is likely to double in size within a generation,
    The number of Hispanic voters is likely to double by 2030. The record number of Latinos who cast ballots for president this year are a voting bloc that is likely to double in size within a generation,

  • Friday, November 16 2012 7:09 PM EST2012-11-17 00:09:32 GMT
    The record number of Latinos who cast ballots for president this year are a voting block that is likely to double in size within a generation, according to the Pew Hispanic Center.
    The record number of Latinos who cast ballots for president this year are a voting block that is likely to double in size within a generation, according to the Pew Hispanic Center.

  • Friday, November 2 2012 8:58 PM EDT2012-11-03 00:58:32 GMT
    PASCO, Wash.-- Local Hispanic communities are continuing their celebrations of The Day of the Dead. In fact, you can experience one of the holiday's altars here in our area. There are now two locations
    PASCO, Wash.-- Local Hispanic communities are continuing their celebrations of The Day of the Dead. In fact, you can experience one of the holiday's altars here in our area. There are now two locations

  • Friday, October 26 2012 9:28 PM EDT2012-10-27 01:28:21 GMT
    While many families will be celebrating Halloween next week, many Latin Americans will also be celebrating El Día de Los Muertos or the Day of the Dead. The two holidays may look similar but they are very
    While many families will be celebrating Halloween next week, many Latin Americans will also be celebrating El Día de Los Muertos or the Day of the Dead. The two holidays may look similar but they are very

  • Friday, October 19 2012 6:43 PM EDT2012-10-19 22:43:36 GMT
    This Saturday, October 20th the 6th annual Yakima Valley Home Ownership Fair will be held in the city of Granger at the education center of Radio KDNA from 10am to 5pm.
    This Saturday, October 20th the 6th annual Yakima Valley Home Ownership Fair will be held in the city of Granger at the education center of Radio KDNA from 10am to 5pm.

  • Thursday, October 11 2012 12:45 PM EDT2012-10-11 16:45:58 GMT
    Next week on Tuesday, October 16th the Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber will feature the organization SCORE during their luncheon meeting. The meeting is open to everyone in the community.
    Next week on Tuesday, October 16th the Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber will feature the organization SCORE during their luncheon meeting. The meeting is open to everyone in the community.

  • Friday, October 5 2012 9:08 PM EDT2012-10-06 01:08:50 GMT
    A record twenty-four million Latinos are eligible to vote in the 2012 presidential election, according to an analysis by the Census Bureau.
    A record twenty-four million Latinos are eligible to vote in the 2012 presidential election, according to an analysis by the Census Bureau.

  • Friday, October 5 2012 12:49 PM EDT2012-10-05 16:49:59 GMT
    A record 24 million latinos are eligible to vote in the 2012 presidential election, according to an analysis by the census bureau.
    A record 24 million latinos are eligible to vote in the 2012 presidential election, according to an analysis by the census bureau. This is up by more than 4 million, since 2008, when 19.5 million latinos were eligible to vote.

  • Friday, September 21 2012 8:58 PM EDT2012-09-22 00:58:11 GMT
    KENNEWICK, Wash.-- This Saturday parents can give their children a great start for kindergarten by attending the Let's Get Ready Early learning fair. The fair will be held at the Kennewick branch of
    KENNEWICK, Wash.-- This Saturday parents can give their children a great start for kindergarten by attending the Let's Get Ready Early learning fair. The fair will be held at the Kennewick branch of

  • Thursday, September 20 2012 2:27 PM EDT2012-09-20 18:27:00 GMT
    This Saturday parents can give their children a great start for kindergarten by attending the Let's Get Ready Early Learning Fair.  the fair will be held at the kennewick branch of the mid-Columbia
    This Saturday parents can give their children a great start for kindergarten by attending the Let's Get Ready Early Learning Fair.  the fair will be held at the kennewick branch of the mid-Columbia

  • Friday, September 14 2012 7:13 PM EDT2012-09-14 23:13:14 GMT
    KENNEWICK, Wash. - Thousands of people will celebrate their Latino roots this weekend around Washington State. This Sunday, September 16th is Mexico's Independence Day and the start of El Mes De La Herencia
    Thousands of people will celebrate their Latino roots this weekend around Washington State.

  • Thursday, September 13 2012 12:53 PM EDT2012-09-13 16:53:49 GMT
    This Sunday, September 16th is Mexico's independence day and the start of el mes de la herencia Hispanic or Hispanic heritage month which ends October 15th.
    This Sunday, September 16th is Mexico's independence day and the start of el mes de la herencia Hispanic or Hispanic heritage month which ends October 15th.

  • Saturday, September 8 2012 3:08 AM EDT2012-09-08 07:08:32 GMT
    Next week is telephone assistance awareness week in washington. The goal is help washington residents maintain access to basic phone services. The week is part of a national effort and is sponsored
    Next week is telephone assistance awareness week in washington. The goal is help washington residents maintain access to basic phone services. The week is part of a national effort and is sponsored

  • Friday, August 10 2012 8:46 PM EDT2012-08-11 00:46:23 GMT
    This month the Northwest Cancer Clinic, in cooperation with the American Cancer Society, will be holding a free prostate screening at their clinic in Kennewick.
    This month the Northwest Cancer Clinic, in cooperation with the American Cancer Society, will be holding a free prostate screening at their clinic in Kennewick.

  • Saturday, July 28 2012 9:53 PM EDT2012-07-29 01:53:38 GMT
    This Saturday July 28th, Yakima will be hosting the 5th Annual Fiesta de Salud or health fair.
    This Saturday July 28th, Yakima will be hosting the 5th Annual Fiesta de Salud or health fair.

  • Saturday, July 21 2012 9:50 PM EDT2012-07-22 01:50:09 GMT
    Next week, on Sunday July 29th, Washington state will be celebrating Hispanic Seafair. The event will be held at the Seattle Center from 11am until 7pm. This year's festival will feature live music,
    Next week, on Sunday July 29th, Washington state will be celebrating Hispanic Seafair. The event will be held at the Seattle Center from 11am until 7pm. This year's festival will feature live music,

  • Friday, July 13 2012 9:52 PM EDT2012-07-14 01:52:16 GMT
    This week a new report from the Pew Hispanic Center reveals the characteristics of the ten largest Hispanic groups.
    This week a new report from the Pew Hispanic Center reveals the characteristics of the ten largest Hispanic groups.

  • Monday, July 2 2012 1:09 PM EDT2012-07-02 17:09:58 GMT
    KENNEWICK, Wash.-- This Sunday, July 1st, Mexico heads to the polls to elect a new president and congress.
    KENNEWICK, Wash.-- This Sunday, July 1st, Mexico heads to the polls to elect a new president and congress.

  • Friday, June 22 2012 7:11 PM EDT2012-06-22 23:11:48 GMT
    While the immigration debates continue,  President Obama recently changed a deportation policy to defer the process for young people who are low enforcement priorities.
    While the immigration debates continue,  President Obama recently changed a deportation policy to defer the process for young people who are low enforcement priorities.

  • Friday, July 6 2012 9:33 PM EDT2012-07-07 01:33:21 GMT
    THE VOTES HAVE BEEN TALLIED AND NEW PRESIDENT OF MEXICO IS ENRIQUE PENA NIETO OF THE PRI PARTY. THE PARTY THAT RULED MEXICO WITH A TIGHT GRIP FOR MOST OF THE LAST CENTURY IS BACK INTO POWER, PROMISING
    THE VOTES HAVE BEEN TALLIED AND NEW PRESIDENT OF MEXICO IS ENRIQUE PENA NIETO OF THE PRI PARTY. THE PARTY THAT RULED MEXICO WITH A TIGHT GRIP FOR MOST OF THE LAST CENTURY IS BACK INTO POWER, PROMISING