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Apparent murder-suicide puts spotlight on Utah's small Myanmar community
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
An apparent murder-suicide in West Valley City has put the spotlight on Utah's small community from Myanmar, where the family involved had come from.
Newly elected Black and Latino officials take office in Utah, representing historic firsts
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 9 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Two newly elected Black officials and two newly elected Latinos took office this week, representing historic firsts in Utah.
Suazo Business Center gets new board members to help in its efforts to aid Latino entrepreneurs
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Jan. 9 - 5:52 p.m. | Save Story
Suazo Business Center has named six new board members, meant to help the organization fine-tune its approach to helping Latino and other minority entrepreneurs.
Utah Latinos hosting holiday gathering to promote unity, spread cheer
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 4:31 p.m. | Save Story
A contingent of Utah Latinos is hosting a holiday gathering in Sandy, We are Latinos, which is meant to promote unity and spread cheer.
Venezuelan gang is in Utah, officials say, but its footprint 'is not extensive'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 14 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
Tren de Aragua is present in Utah, as shown by recent incidents in Millcreek and Herriman, officials say, but the Venezuelan gang's footprint here "is not extensive."
'A joyful way to celebrate the season': Catholics hosting Las Posadas events across Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 9:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Catholics will be hosting Las Posadas events, a Christmastime tradition strongly rooted in Mexico, across the state ahead of Christmas.
Farmington students volunteer to knit hats to help keep senior citizens in Ecuador warm
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 5:39 p.m. | Save Story
Students at a Farmington school have knitted more than 110 hats, inspired by their teacher, to help keep a contingent of senior citizens in Ecuador warm.
Immigrant advocates offer advice amid deportation talk: Have a family plan, know your rights
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 13 - 8:44 a.m. | Save Story
Attorneys and advocates hosted a gathering to advise immigrants and their families to know their rights and be prepared amid talk of mass deportations.
Salt Lake City leaders pressed on immigration issue as deportation talk intensifies
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 12 - 7:39 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City leaders are facing pressure on the immigration issue by immigrant advocates as President-elect Donald Trump's deportation talk intensifies.
Utah immigrant advocates hosting 'Know Your Rights' sessions amid Trump's deportation plans
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 6 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
Advocates for Utah's immigrant community are hosting "Know Your Rights" sessions in Salt Lake City, Provo and Ogden in response to Trump's deportation plans.
Peruvian lawmakers, business officials visit Utah to bolster commercial ties
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 4 - 10:02 a.m. | Save Story
A contingent of Peruvian lawmakers and others are on a trade mission to Utah, hoping to bolster U.S. ties as China's presence grows in the South American nation.
Most Americans favor letting certain immigrants stay in the US legally, survey shows
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 2 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
Most Americans favor allowing immigrants already in the U.S. illegally to stay under certain conditions and attain legal status, a new survey shows.
Redwood Swap Meet vendors have to be out by Dec. 22 as redevelopment edges ahead
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 1 - 7:16 a.m. | Save Story
Vendors at Redwood Swap Meet, a focus of intense debate over proposed redevelopment, have to leave by Dec. 22 as a housing project edges forward.
Utah-based company's outreach effort leads to construction of 52 new homes in Mexico
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 28 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteers with Utah-based Vivint's charitable arm traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico, last month and helped build 52 new homes for families in need.
'A message of fear': Immigrant advocates decry Cox's plans to assist in deportations
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Some immigrant advocates are decrying Gov. Spencer Cox's initiative to crack down on people here illegally in concert with President-elect Trump's deportation plans.
US-Mexico encounters fall as border activity slows while deportations rise, new data shows
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 23 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
U.S.-Mexico border encounters are down as border activity slows while deportations of immigrants here illegally are on the rise, new figures show.
Utah's Latino Trump backers cite economics, border issues in support for him
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 16 - 9:06 p.m. | Save Story
Some of Utah's Latino Trump backers say they support him due to economic concerns and jitters over border security, same as other adherents.
Mexican films to be featured at Salt Lake Film Society's FILMéxico film festival
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 8:32 p.m. | Save Story
A collection of Mexican movies will be featured at FILMéxico, a festival organized by the Salt Lake Film Society that starts on Thursday.
Utah immigrant advocates say election results have prompted fear, concern in the community
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 13 - 11:04 a.m. | Save Story
Utah immigrant advocates say Donald Trump's presidential win has prompted fear and concern in the community given his tough talk of cracking down on immigrants here illegally.
Utah's Salvadoran community marking International Pupusa Day to honor the food staple
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 6:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Salvadoran community is marking what it dubs International Pupusa Day with activities meant to honor the food staple of the Central American nation.
Minority hopefuls on cusp of winning, augmenting the diversity of Utah's slate of elected leaders
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 8 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
Several minority hopefuls are on the cusp of winning as ballot counting from Tuesday's vote winds down, adding to the diversity of Utah's slate of elected leaders.
South Jordan woman's annual ofrenda serves to remember and honor dead loved ones
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 1 - 10:45 a.m. | Save Story
Areli Olsen, of South Jordan, installs an ofrenda each year in her home to mark Día de los Muertos and remember and honor dead loved ones.
ACLU of Utah calls for increased efforts to help voters with limited English to bolster participation
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 30 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The ACLU of Utah is calling for increased efforts by election workers around the state to aid voters with limited English in a bid to bolster participation.
Día de los Muertos is coming with many events planned in Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 25 - 10:08 p.m. | Save Story
Día de los Muertos, meant to honor the dead and commonly celebrated in Mexico, is coming and numerous events are planned in Utah to mark the occasion.
Latino business operators offer their 2 cents: Network, keep learning, brace for uncertainty
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 24 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
A panel of Latino business operators offered advice — network, keep learning, brace for uncertainty — at a Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce conference Thursday.
Some Utah candidates court Latino vote, but work remains to bolster group's political involvement
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 24 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Some Utah candidates are courting the Latino vote this election cycle, but advocates say more work is needed to bolster the group's political involvement.
Minority-majority school count in Utah edges up as Latino population grows
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 22 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
The number of minority-majority schools in Utah now totals 144, up from 126 five years ago, as the Latino population of students surges.
'They do not feel heard': Comunidades Unidas redoubling efforts to aid immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 21 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
Comunidades Unidas has been gathering input as part of a campaign to aid Utah immigrants and the effort now enters a new phase — goals to address the concerns.
Mariachi musicians gather at Kearns school, underscoring increased focus on musical style
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 16 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Kearns junior high school's new mariachi group received a visit from a more seasoned ensemble as the Mexican musical style makes inroads in some Utah schools.
'They're building businesses': Business group rep, reports put focus on Latino economic might
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 15 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
A Washington County business group leader sees growing entrepreneurial interest among Latinos, while two new reports highlight the economic might of the group.
Dominican transplant to Utah to compete in Spanish-language freestyle rap championship
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 12 - 7:16 a.m. | Save Story
Luis Llenky Mateo, a Dominican transplant now living in Utah, is one of 16 rappers competing in Saturday's Spanish-language U.S. freestyle rap championship.
Chartway Credit Union bolsters outreach to Latinos, immigrants at St. George branch
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 11 - 8:06 p.m. | Save Story
Chartway Credit Union is bolstering outreach to Latinos and immigrants at one of its St. George branches, similar to earlier moves at two Salt Lake County branches.
'An ongoing process': Latino students discuss efforts balancing US, Latin American roots
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 8 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake Community College students gathered as part of Hispanic Heritage Month activities to discuss the effort required in balancing their U.S. and Latin American roots.
Gov. Cox joins call for more info on Venezuelan, Haitian and other immigrant parolees
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 8 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and 24 other Republican governors are pressing the Biden administration for details on Venezuelan, Haitian and other parolees allowed into the country.
Mexican baseball teams to face off at Smith's Ballpark in nod to local Latino fans
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
A pair of Mexican baseball teams face off over the weekend at Smith's Ballpark to mark Hispanic Heritage Month and to recognize the local Latino fanbase for the sport.
Bilingual Shakespeare adaptation in Ogden aims to promote inclusivity
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 3 - 9:46 p.m. | Save Story
A Spanish-English adaptation of one of Shakespeare's play — meant to disrupt 'Anglophone dominance in Shakespeare studies' — will be performed in Ogden.
Mexican Consulate in SLC, educational foundation hosting art exhibit featuring Chiapas
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 1 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
The Mexican Consulate and the Escalera Foundation are hosting an art exhibit to raise awareness about the educational needs of students in the Mexican state of Chiapas.
'An indispensable role in our communities': Rep. Owens lauds contributions of Latinos
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 30 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
To mark Hispanic Heritage Month, Rep. Burgess Owens lauded the contributions of Latinos, singling out 41 in particular for their service in Utah.
Ogden citizenship program yielding results — 12 newly naturalized citizens so far
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 30 - 9:22 p.m. | Save Story
A new Ogden citizenship program is yielding results — 12 new U.S. citizens so far, including nine who took the naturalization oath on Monday.
How Salt Lake leaders used the topic of immigration to bridge the political gap
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 30 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
A group of Utahs came together over the weekend for an experiment in getting along — opting to discuss one of the most politically divisive topics in the country: immigration.
Utah survey finds many skilled immigrants aren't using their training, touts change to aid them
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 30 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah survey of skilled immigrants found that many aren't using their training and touts change to help them get the licensing they need to work in their areas of expertise.
Utah's Venezuelans to gather as part of global demonstrations for González, against Maduro
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 28 - 8:47 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's Venezuelans will gather Saturday as part of demonstrations to be held globally for Edmundo González and against President Nicolás Maduro.
Latinos favor Harris over Trump and economic issues top list of concerns, polling shows
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 27 - 1:46 p.m. | Save Story
Latinos favor Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the U.S. presidential race and economic issues top their list of concerns, polling shows.
'A win-win': Utah launching effort to promote US citizenship among eligible immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 24 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity will launch an initiative next month to encourage eligible immigrants in Utah to pursue U.S. citizenship.
'Young and diverse': A look into the second largest racial, ethnic group in Utah
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 24 - 11:12 a.m. | Save Story
As National Hispanic Heritage Month has begun in Utah and around the country, a look at the Latino and Hispanic population shows a young and vibrant group — and perhaps more diverse than meets the eye.
Señor Pollo operator finds niche with Sinaloa-style chicken, dreams of more locations
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 23 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Jesus Ruiz launched the first Señor Pollo restaurant in Ogden in 2018. Since then, it has expanded to five more locations and Ruiz dreams of even more.
Utah Tech exhibit puts focus on 43 Mexican students who disappeared in 2014 ambush
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 22 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
An exhibit at Utah Tech University puts the focus on the disappearances 10 years ago of 43 students from a teachers college in Mexico.
Out with immigration, in with the economy: Kamala Harris' Latino messaging switch
Samuel Benson, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 19 - 1:41 p.m. | Save Story
Vice President Kamala Harris is taking a different tack when approaching Latino voters: hammering a middle-class message on the economy, while speaking about immigration only sparingly.
West Valley City OKs redevelopment plan for Redwood site despite strong opposition
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 17 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
The West Valley City Council approved a redevelopment plan for the site of the Redwood Swap Meet despite the strong opposition of many locals.
'Such a gateway': Latina leaders put focus on education at Weber State event
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 17 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
A trio of Latina leaders gathered for a Hispanic Heritage Month event at Weber State, putting the focus on education in a discussion with students.
Peruvian Consulate in Utah hosting elections today to pick informal advisory body
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 14 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
The Peruvian Consulate in Utah will hold elections Saturday to pick an advisory body made up of local Peruvians to aid consular officials.
Latino Conservation Week: Events, activities planned to bolster Latinos outdoors involvement
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 13 - 4:39 p.m. | Save Story
Latino Conservation Week starts on Saturday, aiming to promote Latino involvement in conservation efforts and the outdoors, with several activities planned in Utah.
'Working together makes us stronger': Latin American reps gather at UVU to talk trade
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 12 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Representatives from Costa Rica, Mexico and other Latin American countries met with local business operators at a UVU conference Thursday, putting the focus on trade.
West Haven killings spotlight issues Latinos face in addressing mental health concerns
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 11 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A West Haven woman's killing of her three kids before killing herself puts a spotlight on the issues Latinos can face in addressing mental health concerns.
Future of controversial redevelopment proposal at Redwood Swap meet site coming into focus
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 7 - 12:21 p.m. | Save Story
The future of the Redwood Swap Meet — a livelihood for many — could come into focus this month with a decision on a controversial proposal to redevelop the site.
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off early with events on Saturday in Salt Lake City, Ogden
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 6 - 9:25 p.m. | Save Story
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off early with events on Saturday in Salt Lake, Ogden and many more set for Sept. 14 and beyond.
Utah's Brazilians to host festival to 'celebrate our culture'
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 5 - 9:40 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Brazilians are hosting a festival with dancing, a samba parade, music and more on Saturday at University Place mall in Orem.
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