• CAPAA Monthly – June 2018

    06/14/2018
    The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs will be convening a public board meeting on June 16, 2018 in Yakima, Washington. The Commission will be hearing from local community members and organizations, reviewing CAPAA’s 2015-2018 Strategic Plan, and providing updates from committees and commissioners. Community members are welcome to attend the public meeting. We will also have time for public comment from 10:30 – 11:00 AM. Board Meeting Details Date: June 16, 2018 @ 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Parker Room in the Deccio Higher Education Center, Building 8 @ Yakima… Read more

  • Health Care Authority update: COFA Islander Health Care

    06/05/2018
    The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is working to implement Substitute Senate Bill 5683, which creates a premium assistance program for Compact of Free Association (COFA) citizens. HCA has provided the following update below: Substitute Senate Bill 5683 passed in last legislative session has allowed the Health Care Authority (HCA) to create COFA Islander Health Care. This program allows HCA to pay the premiums and out-of-pocket expenses for Compact of Free Association (COFA) citizens enrolled in a silver level Qualified Health Plan starting with January 2019 coverage. COFA… Read more

  • CAPAA: Community Meeting with Pardon and Clemency Board

    05/24/2018
    Are you or a loved one impacted by deportation? If yes, connect with an immigration lawyer at this event and learn how Washington State is expediting pardons to help keep families together. A paralegal from the Attorney General’s office, of the Pardon and Clemency Board, will present actions we can take to protect one another and a few Cambodian American cases will be shared that are headed to a pardon hearing. The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) and the Formerly Incarcerated Group Healing Together (FIGHT) are hosting this community meeting to increase awareness of the… Read more

  • CAPAA Monthly – May 2018

    04/30/2018
    Governor Inslee has proclaimed May 2018 as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month acknowledges the contributions made by Asian and Pacific Islander communities to Washington State’s economic, social, and democratic institutions. The Commission joins the Governor and Washingtonians in celebrating the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander communities and encourages the promotion of cultural awareness and civic engagement and the advancement of civil rights for all. API Heritage Month Celebration The Commission will be participating at the API… Read more