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- 11/04/2025November 4, 2025 marks the last day to submit your ballots for the General Election. Your ballot materials are mailed to the address where you're registered to vote. You can drop off your completed ballot to a drop box near you by visiting this webpage. Drop your signed ballot at an official drop box or return by mail, no stamp needed. In-person services and accessible voting devices are available through your local elections office or voting center until Election Day, 8 p.m.
- 10/30/2025Filipino American History Month is observed every October to honor the history, culture, and contributions of Filipino Americans. CAPAA Commissioner Anna Lising shares her reflections as a Filipina American: CAPAA Commissioner Anna Lising “Filipinos have a deeply complicated relationship with the US — America is a symbol of both opportunity and our oppression. But what I love about Filipinos, and the FilAm community in particular, is our joy and our resilience; our commitment to making the best with what we have. Filipino American History… Read more
- 10/29/2025Dear Community Partners: You are formally invited to a series of virtual listening sessions for the Governor’s Immigration Subcabinet created by Executive Order 25-09. These listening sessions are co-hosted by the: Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs; Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs; Washington State LGBTQ Commission; Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment; Washington State Department of Services for the Blind; and Washington State Office of Equity.… Read more
- 09/26/2025CAPAA’s Local Hero Award recognizes leaders across Washington state that have contributed to the advancement of AA-NH/PI communities in their local jurisdiction. Nominations are made by current CAPAA Commissioners, then approved by the Executive Committee, for presentation at the following Board meeting. We had two awardees presented at our Spokane Board meeting– you can read their bio below. Congratulations to Jimmy Jacob and Linny Dee! Awardee #1: Jimmy Jacob, nominated by Commissioner Kiana McKenna Since 2018, Jimmy has been serving as a Community Health Worker at CHAS Health, where he… Read more