Johanna Bejarano, Author at Northwest Public Broadcasting

Concejo de Richland apoya carta acerca de la participación de atletas transgénero en el deporte femenino

By Johanna Bejarano May 9, 2025

Durante su sesión del 6 de mayo, el Concejo de Richland aprobó firmar una carta sobre la participación de atletas transgénero en el deporte femenino. (Imagen de la sesión virtual del Concejo).

En el sureste de Washington, el Concejo de Richland aprobó la firma de una carta sobre la participación de deportistas transgénero en el deporte femenino. El Concejo debatió la carta a petición de Jerrod MacPherson, administrador del condado de Benton.Read More

Richland City Council supports letter addressing transgender athletes’ participation in girls’ sports

By Johanna Bejarano May 9, 2025

The Richland City Council meeting held on May 6 generated a large turnout from the community. The Council was discussing the signing of a letter regarding transgender athlete participation in women's and girls' sports. (Credit: Richland City’s meeting screenshot)

In southeastern Washington, the Richland City Council approved signing a letter addressing the participation of transgender athletes in girls’ and women's sports.Read More

May Day protests held throughout the Northwest

By Johanna Bejarano May 3, 2025

May Day events drew crowds around the Northwest. NWPB takes you to Yakima, Wenatchee and Moscow. Read More

Pequeños empresarios latinos del noroeste hablan de las repercusiones arancelarias

By Johanna Bejarano May 1, 2025

Productos en el estante de uno de los supermercados Kabana King en Tri-Cities, WA. (Crédito: Redes sociales de Kabana King).

Propietarios de pequeños supermercados del Noroeste, que venden productos hispanos y latinos, ha seguido de cerca los cambios en los aranceles a productos de otros países. Según la Americas Society/Council of the Americas, el 9 de abril el presidente Trump anunció que todos los países enfrentarían un arancel base del 10% durante 90 días.Read More

Small Latino grocery store owners in the Northwest talk tariff impacts

By Johanna Bejarano April 30, 2025

Stores like El Campesino PDX, located in Portland, Oregon, sell products from different Latin American Countries on their shelves. (Courtesy: El Campesino social media)

“At the end of the day, the consumer pays the consequences." - Alejandro Jiménez, owner of Kabana King supermarket Latino small business owners in the Northwest have been closely monitoring changes in tariffs from other countries. Read More

Programas Head Start reabren en el centro de Washington

By Johanna Bejarano April 22, 2025

Inspire Development Centers Sunnyside II, en Sunnyside, Washington. (Crédito: Johanna Bejarano / NWPB).

Más de 400 niños de varias comunidades del centro de Washington regresaron a sus aulas tras la llegada de los fondos federales para los programas Early Head Start y Head Start de Inspire Development Centers. Read More

Head Start programs reopen in Central Washington

By Johanna Bejarano April 22, 2025

Inspire Development Centers Sunnyside II (Credit: Johanna Bejarano / NWPB)

More than 400 children in Central Washington are returning to their classrooms following the arrival of federal funds for Early Head Start and Head Start programs at Inspire Development Centers. The organization offers early childhood education programs to low-income children through various centers.Read More

Repentina suspensión de Head Start afecta a cientos de niños en el centro de Washington

By Johanna Bejarano April 18, 2025

Inspire Development Centers lleva más de 40 años sirviendo a las comunidades del centro de Washington. (Crédito: Johanna Bejarano / NWPB).

Suspensión de los programas Early Head Start y Head Start afecta a siete Inspire Development Centers en el centro de Washington, dejando a más de 400 niños sin apoyo educativo después de que la financiación federal nunca llegara. También provocó el despido de más de 70 personas.Read More

Hundreds of children affected by sudden Head Start closures in Central Washington

By Johanna Bejarano April 17, 2025

Arminda Caballero, manager of the center, looks around an empty classroom at the Inspire Development Center Sunnyside II in Sunnyside, Washington. (Credit: Johanna Bejarano / NWPB)

More than 400 children in Central Washington are without educational support services after federal funding did not arrive. Dozens of staff members were also dismissed.Read More

Astronauta de la NASA José Hernández inspira a estudiantes durante visita a Tri-Cities

By Johanna Bejarano April 3, 2025

El astronauta José Hernández compartió su experiencia con los estudiantes de Tri-Cities. (Crédito: Johanna Bejarano / NWPB).

EL astronauta de la NASA José Hernández visitó el este de Washington y compartió su historia de resiliencia y determinación con estudiantes locales. Read More

NASA astronaut José Hernández inspires students during visit to Tri-Cities

By Johanna Bejarano April 3, 2025

Astronaut José Hernández signed autographs and shared his story with students from different institutions in the city during his visit to Tri-Cities (Courtesy: Pasco School District).

Surrounded by students seeking autographs and photos, astronaut José Hernández finished one of his conferences at Pasco High School.Read More

Demandas llaman la atención sobre rol de autoridades locales en aplicación de leyes federales de inmigración

By Johanna Bejarano March 21, 2025

Una vista del tanque de agua de Othello, WA, en el condado de Adams. (Crédito: Ian Dewar Photography /AdobeStock).

Dos demandas contra la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Adams llaman la atención sobre el papel de las autoridades estatales y locales en la aplicación de las leyes federales de inmigración.Read More

Lawsuits draw attention to role of local authorities in enforcing federal immigration policy

By Johanna Bejarano March 20, 2025

Adams County Courthouse in Ritzville, WA. (Credit: Rex Wholster/AdobeStock)

Two lawsuits against the Adams County Sheriff's Office have drawn attention to the role of state and local authorities in enforcing federal immigration laws.Read More

Mount Vernon crearía comité para abordar preocupaciones de comunidades inmigrantes

By Johanna Bejarano March 17, 2025

Señal de bienvenida a Mount Vernon, Washington. (Crédito: www.mountvernonwa.gov).

Habitantes de Mount Vernon, Washington, piden al Concejo de la ciudad que apruebe una resolución con la cual afirmen su compromiso con la Ley Keep Washington Working. La petición llega después de que miembros de la comunidad expresaran su preocupación por comentarios discriminatorios realizados por un concejal en enero.Read More

Mount Vernon may create committee to address concerns from immigrant communities

By Johanna Bejarano March 14, 2025

Sign for the City of Mount Vernon, Washington, during the day. (Credit: Ian Dewar Photography/Adobe Stock)

People in Mount Vernon, Washington, are asking the City Council to pass a resolution committing to the Keep Washington Working Act. The request comes after community members expressed concerns about discriminatory comments made by a council member in January.Read More

Trabajadores del campo impulsan la innovación agrícola en Pasco y México

By Johanna Bejarano March 7, 2025

Participantes y ganadores del concurso “Tus ideas cuentan: Manzana 2024”, junto a miembros de la organización Semillero de Ideas y autoridades del estado que asistieron al evento de premiación en Pasco, Washington. (Crédito: Johanna Bejarano / NWPB).

Once trabajadores agrícolas del estado de Washington y de México fueron galardonados recientemente por sus ideas para mejorar la industria de la manzana. Ellos respondieron al reto “Tus ideas cuentan: Manzana 2024”, organizado por Semillero de Ideas, una organización sin ánimo de lucro que empodera a los trabajadores del campo para impulsar la innovación agrícola.Read More

Farmworkers drive agricultural innovation in Pasco, Mexico

By Johanna Bejarano March 6, 2025

Semillero de ideas' participants explain their projects to members of the community. (Credit: Johanna Bejarano / NWPB)

Eleven farmworkers from Washington state and Mexico were honored recently for their ideas to improve the apple industry. They responded to the challenge "Our Ideas Matter: Manzana 2024," organized by Semillero de Ideas, a nonprofit that empowers farmworkers to drive agricultural innovation.Read More

Medidas de inmigración preocupan a agricultores y trabajadores agrícolas de Washington

By Johanna Bejarano February 28, 2025

Trabajadores agrícolas en un campo en Homestead, Florida, el lunes 20 de enero de 2025. (Crédito: AP Photo / Lynne Sladky).

Las políticas y medidas de inmigración preocupan a los agricultores y trabajadores agrícolas de Washington.Read More

Immigration enforcement concerns farmers and farmworkers in WA

By Johanna Bejarano February 28, 2025

A farmworker picks fruit at a citrus farm in Kern County, Calif., Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Immigration policies and measures are causing concern among farmers and farmworkers in Washington.Read More

Incremento de impuesto ayudará a financiar piscina de Sunnyside

By Johanna Bejarano February 21, 2025

Piscina de Sunnyside. (Crédito: City of Sunnyside).

El Concejo de Sunnyside aprobó un aumento del 2% en el impuesto de servicios públicos. El incremento ayudará a abrir la piscina de la comunidad este año.Read More

A utility tax increase will help fund Sunnyside’s community pool

By Johanna Bejarano February 21, 2025

Sunnyside's swimming pool. (Credit: City of Sunnyside website)

Sunnyside's City Council has approved a 2% utility tax increase to keep the community pool open this year.Read More

Joven futbolista de Washington, ahora en la Liga MX

By Johanna Bejarano February 19, 2025

Chris Aquino, un joven futbolista de Tri-Cities, está jugando en México. El ex centrocampista del Tacoma Defiance forma ahora parte del FC Juárez Sub-23, que juega en la Liga MX, la liga mexicana de fútbol.Read More

A young Washington soccer player is now in the Liga MX

By Johanna Bejarano February 17, 2025

Chris Aquino, left, playing with FC Juarez Under-23.

Chris Aquino, a young soccer player from the Tri-Cities, has begun playing in Mexico. The former Tacoma Defiance midfielder is now part of FC Juarez Under-23, which plays in the Mexican soccer league's Liga MX.Read More

Exposición en Richland destaca contribuciones de latinos en Hanford

By Johanna Bejarano February 17, 2025

Viviendas temporales en Little Pasco, 1943. (Crédito: WSU Hanford History Project).

El Museo REACH de Richland presenta una nueva exposición titulada “Migration to Community”, que destaca las contribuciones de los hispanos y latinos en Hanford. Read More

An exhibition in Richland highlights the Latino contributions at Hanford

By Johanna Bejarano February 12, 2025

Billie Carey and Victor Valdez at a Richland dance competition, October 1944. (Credit: Courtesy REACH Museum.)

The Reach Museum in Richland is featuring a new exhibition called Migration to Community, which highlights the contributions of Hispanics and Latinos at Hanford. Read More

Zonas de fans de la Copa Mundial FIFA 2026 emocionan a afición en Tri-Cities y Yakima

By Johanna Bejarano February 5, 2025

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Seattle será una de las sedes de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026. Sin embargo, la fiesta del fútbol se extenderá a las comunidades locales, con zonas para aficionados que se instalarán a algunas partes del estado de Washington.Read More

FIFA fan zones excite communities in Tri-Cities, Yakima

By Johanna Bejarano February 5, 2025

Junior Reyes, center, takes a shot on goal during tryouts for the Tri-Cities Badgers FC semi-pro soccer team at Fran Rish Stadium in March 2024. (Credit: Annie Warren / NWPB)

Seattle is one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, the soccer party will extend to local communities, with fan zones coming to parts of Washington state. Read More

Autoridades locales de Sunnyside confirman operaciones del ICE en la ciudad

By Johanna Bejarano January 30, 2025

Sunnyside Councilmembers. From left to right: Council member for District 3 Vicky Frausto, Vice Mayor Jorge Galván, and Mayor Dean Broersma, during the press conference held on January 27, 2025.

Autoridades municipales de Sunnyside, Washington, confirmaron que agentes del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos están llevando a cabo operaciones en la ciudad.Read More

Local authorities in Sunnyside confirm ICE operations in city

By Johanna Bejarano January 29, 2025

Mike Gonzalez, Sunnyside’s city manager, and Robert Layman, Sunnyside's police chief, during the press conference on January 27, 2025.

City officials in Sunnyside, Washington, confirmed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are conducting operations in the city.Read More

Juez federal ordena a centrales lecheras de condado de Yakima analizar pozos y agua potable

By Johanna Bejarano December 21, 2024

Un juez federal del este de Washington concedió una orden judicial preliminar en una demanda que involucra a más de diez productores lácteos del condado de Yakima.Read More

Federal judge orders Yakima County dairies to test wells, drinking water

By Johanna Bejarano December 20, 2024

The area of concern map in EPA's legal action.

A federal judge in Eastern Washington granted a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit that involves over ten Yakima County dairy producers.Read More

Nuevo centro de aprendizaje STEM se creará en el valle de Yakima

By Johanna Bejarano December 20, 2024

Adelante STEM Center planned at Heritage University (Courtesy Heritage University)

La Universidad Heritage remodelará su edificio Kathleen Ross Center. La universidad de Toppenish, Washington, invertirá más de dos millones de dólares en mejorar su biblioteca y añadir un nuevo centro para ayudar a los estudiantes a acceder a carreras STEM.Read More

New STEM learning center to be created in the Yakima Valley

By Johanna Bejarano December 20, 2024

Heritage University Adelante STEM Center design.

Heritage University will remodel its Kathleen Ross Center building. The university in Toppenish, WA will invest more than $2 million to improve its library and add a new center to help students get into STEM jobs.Read More

Proyecto de ley reavivaría debate sobre aplicación de leyes de inmigración

By Johanna Bejarano December 20, 2024

FILE - A vehicle drives along the U.S. side of the US-Mexico border wall in Nogales, Ariz., on June 25, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, Pool, File)

La sesión legislativa del estado de Washington comienza el 13 de enero, y ya se han presentado varios proyectos de ley. Entre ellos, uno sobre la aplicación de las leyes federales de inmigración.Read More

Prefiled bill aims to revive immigration enforcement discussions

By Johanna Bejarano December 19, 2024

A woman wearing a knit hat holds a sign that reads "solidaridad con immigrantes."

Washington state’s legislative session begins on January 13, and several bills have already been prefiled. That includes one about enforcing federal immigration laws.Read More

NWPB ya está en WhatsApp: Sigue nuestro canal

By Johanna Bejarano December 6, 2024

Si eres parte de la audiencia de Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB), la Radiotelevisión Pública del Noroeste, y quieres seguir los acontecimientos más importantes del noroeste en tu teléfono móvil, súmate a nuestro nuevo canal de WhatsApp. Read More

Autoridades de salud y agricultura recomiendan protegerse de la gripe aviar

By Johanna Bejarano December 5, 2024

La gripe aviar altamente patógena ha afectado tanto a aves de corral como a explotaciones comerciales de pollos en todo Estados Unidos. (Foto de archivo. Crédito: Karla Salp / Departamento de Agricultura del Estado de Washington).

Los casos de gripe aviar entre trabajadores agrícolas suscitan preocupación en el Noroeste. El Departamento de Salud del Estado de Washington ha notificado más de una docena de casos de gripe aviar entre trabajadores en los últimos meses. Read More

Health and ag leaders remind people to protect themselves from avian flu

By Johanna Bejarano December 5, 2024

A black chicken and a black and brown chicken peck at food on a backyard table in a yard filled with greenery.

Cases of avian flu among agricultural workers are raising concerns in the Northwest. The Washington State Department of Health has reported more than a dozen cases of avian flu among workers in recent months. Read More

Residentes de Sunnyside, preocupados por posibles recortes presupuestarios

By Johanna Bejarano December 2, 2024

Sunnyside, WA. (Crédito: Annie Warren / NWPB.)

El gobierno de Sunnyside está considerando recortes significativos en su presupuesto de 2025. La ciudad pretende hacer frente a un déficit previsto de 1,5 millones de dólares. Pero algunos dicen que estos recortes afectarán algunos servicios cruciales para la comunidad.Read More

Agencias de Washington le ayudan a continuar su educación

By Johanna Bejarano December 2, 2024

Libros y un birrete reposan sobre un escritorio. (Crédito: Adobe Stock Photos)

La Oficina de Equidad del Estado de Washington y el Consejo de Logros Estudiantiles de Washington (WSAC, por sus siglas en inglés), apoyan el acceso de las personas a la educación a través de becas y financiación.Read More

Sunnyside residents concerned about potential budget cuts

By Johanna Bejarano December 2, 2024

An aerial view of the city of Sunnyside, Washington. Houses and trees are in view.

The town of Sunnyside, Washington, in the Yakima Valley, looking south toward the Horse Heaven Hills. (Credit: Annie Warren / NWPB) watch Listen (Runtime 1:25) Read The Sunnyside City Council […]Read More

Washington agencies help students continue their education

By Johanna Bejarano November 27, 2024

A group of graduates during a commencement ceremony.

The Washington State Office of Equity and the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) want to improve people’s access to education through grants and funding.Read More

Incendios controlados ayudan a proteger los bosques del Noroeste

By Johanna Bejarano November 25, 2024

Crews perform a prescribed fire in the Rainwater Wildlife Area near Dayton, Washington. (Credit: Johanna Bejarano / NWPB)

Las camionetas se alineaban en una carretera destapada a unos 50 minutos de Robinette Mountain Road, cerca de Dayton, Washington. Las cuadrillas están listas para quemar más de 37 acres en el Área de Vida Silvestre de Rainwater.Read More

Galardonado actor Adam Beach visita Toppenish

By Johanna Bejarano November 21, 2024

Adam Beach durante el Warner Bros. The Big Picture 2016 en el CinemaCon el martes 12 de abril de 2016, en Las Vegas. (Crédito: Richard Shotwell/Invision for Warner Bros./AP Images).

Noviembre es el Mes de la Herencia Nativa Americana. En el centro de Washington, diferentes actos celebran a estas comunidades. El viernes 22 de noviembre, Heritage University recibirá en Toppenish al galardonado actor Adam Beach. Read More

Award-winning actor Adam Beach visits Toppenish

By Johanna Bejarano November 21, 2024

Adam Beach during the world premiere of "Suicide Squad" at the Beacon Theatre on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, in New York. (Credit: Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

November is Native American Heritage Month. In central Washington, different events celebrate these communities. On Friday, Nov. 22, Heritage University will host the award-winning actor Adam Beach in Toppenish His visit is closing out the university’s events recognizing the Native American communities’ contributions.Read More

NWPB’s listeners ask, US House candidates for Washington’s 4th Congressional District respond

By Johanna Bejarano November 5, 2024

Candidate Jerrod Sessler, a Republican, and incumbent Dan Newhouse, a Republican, are running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington’s 4th Congressional District position. (Credit: Sessler’s campaign website and […]Read More

NWPB’s listeners ask, Washington state House candidates respond

By Johanna Bejarano November 5, 2024

The 2024 election is underway, and the candidates' campaigns in central Washington are moving forward. As part of NWPB’s elections coverage, we surveyed our audience and asked listeners to submit questions they would like our news team to ask candidates. Read More

NWPB’s listeners ask, Washington state House candidates respond

By Johanna Bejarano November 4, 2024

Candidate Deb Manjarrez, a Republican, and candidate Ana Ruiz Kennedy, a Democrat, are running for Washington State House in the 14th Legislative District. (Credit: Manjarrez’s and Ruiz Kennedy’s campaigns websites) […]Read More

NWPB’s listeners ask, Washington state Senate candidates respond

By Johanna Bejarano November 4, 2024

Candidate Maria Beltran, a Democrat, and incumbent Curtis King, a Republican, are running for Washington state Senate in the 14th Legislative District.

The 2024 election is underway, and the candidates' campaigns in central Washington are moving forward. As part of NWPB’s elections coverage, we surveyed our audience and asked them to submit questions they would like our news team to ask candidates. Here are their responses.Read More

Prescribed fires help manage forests in the Northwest

By Johanna Bejarano October 29, 2024

Crews perform a prescribed fire in the Rainwater Wildlife Area near Dayton, Washington.

As wildfire season winds down, crews around Washington and Oregon perform prescribed fires. Read More

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