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As we mark the 50th anniversary of Lao Heritage and Resilience, we honor the remarkable contributions of the Lao American community to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of Washington State and the United States. Over the past five decades, Lao Americans have shown extraordinary resilience and perseverance, overcoming the challenges of displacement and resettlement to build thriving communities.  Significant legislation, such as the Indochina Migration and Refugee Assistance Act (1975) and the Refugee Act (1980), has facilitated their integration… Read more

By Arianna Abalos NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY

Malia lives in Bellingham, WA and was raised on the island of O’ahu in Hawai’i where she attended Kamehameha Schools. Her Native Hawaiian (kānaka maoli), Chinese, and Croatian ancestry each influenced different aspects of her upbringing, while uniquely framing her lens on the world and the importance of embracing intersectionality. She studied Integrated Social Sciences at the University of Washington and has worked in healthcare for 25 years with a diverse background of experience in critical patient care, clinical research, philanthropy, government… Read more

Governor Bob Ferguson proclaims May 2025 as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Please join CAPAA in celebrating the rich history and traditions of over 949,000 diverse AA-NH/PI peoples in WA State.  Download Proclamation