In Eastern Washington’s vast farmlands—where apple orchards and hop fields feed our state’s economy—farmworkers are facing a growing storm. Behind every harvest are families whose lives are shaped by shifting immigration policies, unstable labor programs, and the constant fear of deportation. KING 5’s Facing Race special, “Harvest Under Pressure,” takes viewers inside this reality. ItContinue reading “Harvest Under Pressure: Connecting Immigration, Labor, and the Fight for Student Equity in Washington”
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Students Rally to Defend Higher Education Funding in Washington
On April 7, 2025, students, educators, and community leaders from across Washington State came together on the steps of the Capitol in Olympia to demand one clear message from lawmakers: no cuts to higher education. Organized in partnership with the Washington Student Association and the Washington Bus, the Communities for Our Colleges (C4C) team mobilizedContinue reading “Students Rally to Defend Higher Education Funding in Washington”
Student Story: Moises Chavez
My name is Moises Chavez. I am an English student at YVC. I am in a country where the official language is English. It is a necessity to know it, and this helps me to be able to advance. Knowing this language is a very important tool, and I would feel very proud to beContinue reading “Student Story: Moises Chavez”