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  • 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

  • 2017 Legislative Report Back (12/07)

    11/08/2017
    On December 7, 2017, join the Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) and the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) in reviewing changes and activities to policy and budget from the 2017 legislative session. The Legislative Report Back will be centered on issues that directly impact the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the State of Washington. Be sure to use this opportunity to connect with community leaders and legislators on topics of education, the economy, civil rights, immigration, and police… Read more