• Newsletter for June 5, 2017

    06/05/2017
    Next Public Board Meeting June 17, 2017 City of Bremerton, Olympic CollegeView more details. The Office of Governor Jay Inslee, in partnership with the Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, is recruiting individuals with a commitment to civil rights and equality for the newly launched Ruth Woo Fellowship. The program seeks currently enrolled college and graduate students who are interested in public service and understand the importance of achieving social justice and equality for all Washingtonians. Student interns will begin in fall 2017 and serve in the governor’s office for one… Read more

  • Cambodian American Community Council of Washington honors 2017 graduates

    05/31/2017
    By Bopha ChengCo-Chair, Education CommitteeCambodian American Community Council of Washington On Saturday, May 20th Cambodian American communities around the state came together to honor and recognize its 2017 graduates at the TAF Bethaday Community Learning Space in White Center, Seattle. Hosted by the Cambodian American Community Council of Washington State (CACC); over 150 families, supporters and community member came together to celebrate 28 Cambodian graduates earning their high school diploma, associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or master’s degree. Cambodians, who are ethnically… Read more

  • Newsletter for May 17, 2017

    05/17/2017
    Next Board Meeting June 17, 2017 Bremerton, WAView meeting information. The Commission is looking to fill a Project Coordinator position in its two-person office. The position works closely with the Executive Director and Commissioners to serve the needs of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Washington State. This person is responsible for project coordination activities as well as the administrative functions of the office. The Project Coordinator also assists in tracking issues and policies that impact the Commission’s stakeholders. Interested applicants should submit the… Read more

  • Newsletter for May 2, 2017

    05/02/2017
    Next Special Meeting May 6, 2017 Tukwila, WAView meeting information. Celebrate APA Heritage Month! Gov. Inslee has declared May 2017 as Asian Pacific Heritage Month in Washington State. APA Heritage Month is a time to recognize and celebrate diverse Asian and Pacific Islander cultures by participating in activities that commemorate the lives, history, achievements, and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans. Throughout the month of May, various organizations across the state of Washington will hold events to celebrate API cultures and bring visibility to the community. View a list of… Read more