2026 CAPAA Public Board Meeting Dates
The Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs will hold public Board Meetings on the following dates for 2026. Please check the proposed agenda for times of public comment.
Events
ArtsWA Jan 9 Community Listening Session
ArtsWA January Community Listening Session
Are you an artist, creative professional, or culture bearer? Your voice matters! Be part of our virtual listening session with ArtsWA and partners on January 9, 2026. Together, we’ll share experiences, explore ArtsWA’s current plans, and look ahead to the legislative session. Your participation will help shape the creative future of our state. We hope you can join us!
May 3, 2025 AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration at Seattle Armory
Saturday, May 3, 2025 [11am-5pm at Seattle Armory, free to public]
Free Workshop: How to start a business in WA state!
If you are interested in starting your own business but not sure where to start, this workshop is for you! You'll be able to connect with peers, learn how to register your business and get your questions answered by WA state business experts who are ready to help you.
Details: This workshop is hosted by Kabul Seattle Community Services and the event is free and open to the public. Please register prior to attending.
March 15, 2025 Board Meeting (Hybrid)
CAPAA Public Board Meeting (Hybrid)
Saturday, March 15, 2025 [10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.]
Agenda Materials: Click here (Includes special Award Ceremony for Local Hero Award at 12pm)
Attend in person: Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 3513 Portland Ave E, Tacoma, WA 98404
Attend online via Zoom: Join Zoom Meeting [Meeting ID: 812 3218 8924; Passcode: 311915]
May Newsletter: Happy AANHPI Heritage Month!
AANHPI Heritage Month is an opportunity to reflect on our history, our heritage, and our future. The last year has been especially difficult for our communities, with the pandemic worsening existing racist disparities in our health care systems, especially for our NHPI and COFA families. The pandemic also brought medical scapegoating, with Asians and Asian Americans facing increased hate incidents as politicians sought to place blame for an uncontrollable virus.
July Newsletter: Upcoming Events & Opportunities
| CANN-WA is offering one-time COVID-19 relief to Washington COFA households who are currently in Isolation/Quarantine due to a positive test results of COVID-19 on or after June 28th, 2021. For more information, please contact: |
January Newsletter: Legislative Session, Board Meeting, and Other Opportunities
The Washington State Legislature is scheduled to convene for the 2022 Legislative Session on Monday, January 10. At the moment, both the Senate and the House of Representatives plan to hold committee meetings and floor votes virtually. The situation will be reassessed every two weeks, and may move to a hybrid model later in Session depending on the COVID-19 situation.
Governor’s Race and Equity Summit (4/15)
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