• CAPAA Monthly – December 2017

    12/21/2017
    Rulemaking Hearing on WAC 34-04-080 The Commission will be holding a public hearing for the purpose of conducting rulemaking to adopt the new fee schedule for public records requests established in RCW 42.56.120, as amended by section 3, chapter 304, Laws of 2017. More details are available via the Washington State Register, WSR 17-24-071. Written comments regarding this change may be submitted to Michael Itti, P.O. Box 40925, Olympia, WA 98504-0925 or email michael.itti@capaa.wa.gov, by January 10, 2018. Additionally, the Commission will be reviewing its 2018 legislative agenda and… Read more

  • Korean American Day Celebration (1/13)

    12/11/2017
    The Washington State Korean-American Day Foundation presents the 11th Annual Washington State Korean American Day Celebration on January 13, 2018 at the Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center (PAEC). Performing is one of Korea’s premier traditional and dance troupes MARO from the Jeju Islands of South Korea. Learn more about the event. Admission is free of cost. Doors open at 6 PM. Register via Eventbrite.

  • Commissioner Spotlights (11/30)

    11/30/2017
    The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is privileged to have twelve community leaders serving in the role of Commissioners. The Commission will be featuring three Commissioners monthly presenting their perspectives, goals, and activities. In this piece, we are featuring our Executive Committee, Chair Tufono, 1st Vice Chair Dickinson, and 2nd Vice Chair Dinh, on why they joined CAPAA, what are their goals as a Commissioner, and what they’re most proud of in their community. Chair Tufono: “I was formerly a Flight Attendant Union President and involved in International… Read more

  • CAPAA Monthly – November 2017

    11/08/2017
    Public Board Meeting The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) will be convening on November 18, 2017 for a public board meeting at the Asia Pacific Cultural Center. Presentations will be on emergency preparedness, youth marijuana prevention, the Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC), and the Formerly Incarcerated Group Healing Together (FIGHT). The Commission will also discuss its legislative agenda for 2018. Public comment will be from 11:55 AM to 12:10 PM. Board Meeting Details: November 18, 2017 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Asia Pacific Cultural Center 4851 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA… Read more