Yakima Valley resident Ariana Barragan poses for a portrait outside a Safeway in Yakima on May 23, 2024.
Santiago Ochoa
RFA/Health Care Access Reporter
About
Santiago Ochoa is a bilingual journalist covering health care access at the Yakima Herald-Republic in Yakima, Washington. Before joining the Herald, Ochoa reported for Flint Beat in Flint, Michigan, covering the city’s Latino population—health care, education, community building and more, and winning top honors in the Michigan Press Association’s feature category. He served as photographer and later editor for his college newspaper, The Michigan Times. When he’s not working, Ochoa enjoys cross-country trips on his motorcycle, going to the movies, reading and skiing.
Yakima Valley resident Kord Lofthus poses for a portrait outside a Safeway in Yakima on May 23, 2024.
Yakima Valley resident Cindy Goodman poses for a portrait outside Safeway in Yakima on May 23, 2024.
Yakima Valley resident and Toppenish City Council Member George Garcia poses for a portrait outside Safeway in Toppenish on May 23, 2024.
Yakima Valley resident Lorena Avalos poses for a portrait outside Fiesta Foods in Sunnyside on May 23, 2024.
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