• 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

  • Newsletter for October 18th, 2017

    10/31/2017
    Public Board Meeting CAPAA will be convening a public board meeting on November 18, 2017. Presentations will be on emergency preparedness, youth marijuana prevention, the Asia Pacific Cultural Center, and the Formerly Incarcerated Group Healing Together. Public comment from 11:55 AM to 12:10 PM. November 18, 2017 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Asia Pacific Cultural Center 4851 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409 View our agenda and more information. Commissioner Finau presents at UPRISE Pacific Islander youth, families, and community leaders gathered for a powerful UPRISE 2017 at Highline College. The event… Read more

  • Newsletter for October 4th, 2017

    10/05/2017
    The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs is excited to announce the selection of Reyleen Gogo as the 2017 Ruth Woo Fellow. The fellowship is a unique opportunity for currently enrolled students to learn about state government and to gain experience working in the Governor’s Office. The Commission looks forward to working with Reyleen during her fellowship and connecting her with mentors in the community. Reyleen Gogo was born in San Diego, California. Attracted by the beauty and diverse population of Washington, her family settled in the city of Tukwila. Reyleen graduated of Foster… Read more

  • Newsletter for September 7, 2017

    09/07/2017
    CAPAA will be convening a public board meeting on September 16 in SeaTac to hold officer elections and discuss Commissioner goals and objectives. We will have public comment from 11:40 – 11:55 AM. September 16, 2017 10:30 am to 2:00 pm Valley View Library 17850 Military Rd S, SeaTac, WA 98188 View our agenda and more information. Attorney General Bob Ferguson today filed a multi-state lawsuit co-led by Washington, New York and Massachusetts, seeking to halt President Donald Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In Washington State, DACA has… Read more