• CAPAA seeks applicants to serve on Commission

    04/11/2016
    The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is currently accepting applications for candidates interested in serving on the Commission. CAPAA serves to improve the well-being of Asian Pacific Americans by ensuring their access to participation in the fields of government, business, education, health and other areas. If selected, Commissioners will serve on a voluntary basis. Responsibilities as a Commissioner include: Maintaining communication with the community they represent as well as with the Board. Examining and defining issues pertaining to the rights and… Read more

  • 2016 Legislative Session Report Back (4/7)

    03/09/2016
    The Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC) and the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) are hosting a 2016 Legislative Session Report Back event on Thursday, April 7. The event will take place at Asian Counseling and Referral Service from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM and light refreshments will be provided. You will have an opportunity to hear an overview of the 2016 Legislative Session and policy changes that directly impacts Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the state of Washington. The event will be interactive and attendees will… Read more

  • Governor’s Race and Equity Summit (4/15)

    03/09/2016
    On April 15, Gov. Inslee will host his Race and Equity Summit, bringing together groups and activists to discuss collaborative efforts on ensuring every Washingtonian has an equal and fair opportunity for success in our state. KCTS host Enrique Cerna will keynote the summit at Cascadia College in Bothell, and attendees will have the opportunity to attend multiple tracks of sessions, including policing, youth engagement, and leadership. See below for the full event schedule. Event Details Friday, April 15, 2016 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Cascadia College 18345 Campus Way Northeast, Bothell, WA… Read more

  • Small Business Guide is available in multiple languages

    03/03/2016
    People can depend on the Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA) not just for navigating the regulatory systems, but also for services that will actually help people start and operate a small business. There are many prerequisites to open a business in Washington and for people whose first language is not English, the endeavor can be particularly difficult—especially when the official website dedicated to providing such services is solely in English. ORIA does, however, provide different language translations of their “Small Business Guide” in Korean, Vietnamese,… Read more