News

  • 01/20/2026
    The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs will hold public Board Meetings on the following dates for 2026. Please check the proposed agenda for times of public comment. January Public Board Meeting - Virtual Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 9am-12pm Zoom   March Public Board Meeting - Virtual Saturday, March 21, 2026 - 9am-2pm Zoom   June Public Board Meeting - Virtual Saturday, June 20, 2026 - 10am-1pm Zoom   September Public Board Meeting - Tri-Cities Saturday, September 19, 2026 - 10am-2pm TBD   November Public Board Meeting - King County Saturday… Read more
  • 01/20/2026
    A Free, All-Ages Cultural Festival Celebrating Asian Cuisine, Community, and Tradition Spokane, WA – Spokane’s United We Stand proudly announces the return of one of the region’s most anticipated cultural events: the 5th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration, taking place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Spokane Convention Center, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This free, all-ages celebration invites the community to ring in the Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of energy, passion, and renewal. Celebrating five years of honoring the return of the Lunar New… Read more
  • 01/05/2026
    ArtsWA January Community Listening Session Are you an artist, creative professional, or culture bearer? Your voice matters! Be part of our virtual listening session with ArtsWA and partners on January 9, 2026. Together, we’ll share experiences, explore ArtsWA’s current plans, and look ahead to the legislative session. Your participation will help shape the creative future of our state. We hope you can join us! 📆 Friday, January 9, 2026 from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Pacific
  • 12/09/2025
        Webinar Title: Advancing Racial Justice Through Equitable Public Investment – Insights from Washington State’s ARPA Fund Use Description: Join us for a webinar hosted by Inatai Foundation and the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at The New School, where we’ll share findings from a budget equity report using a groundbreaking racial equity assessment of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) investments across Washington state. The session will highlight key recommendations for advancing equity in public budgeting, the importance of… Read more