Events

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.

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CAPAA’s Sapphire Celebration (4/13)

The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) cordially invites the public to attend its Sapphire Anniversary Celebration, observing 45 years of service to the APA community statewide.

Join us for a family-friendly, feel-good event for all our community members to come together and celebrate our beautiful diversity in solidarity! Attendees are encouraged to wear BLUE in honor of Sapphire Anniversary – cultural attire is encouraged!

REGISTER HERE!

CAPAA Monthly October 2018

The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs will be convening a public board meeting on December 8, 2018 at the Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) in Tacoma, Washington. The Commission will be introducing our new Executive Director, Toshiko Hasegawa, providing updates on our 2018-2019 Strategic Plan and the 2019 Legislative Session, and hearing from the community.

Community members are invited to attend the public meeting. We will also have time for public comment.

CAPAA: Community Meeting with Pardon and Clemency Board

Are you or a loved one impacted by deportation? If yes, connect with an immigration lawyer at this event and learn how Washington State is expediting pardons to help keep families together.

A paralegal from the Attorney General’s office, of the Pardon and Clemency Board, will present actions we can take to protect one another and a few Cambodian American cases will be shared that are headed to a pardon hearing.

August Newsletter: COVID-19 Updates, Job Opportunities, and Upcoming Events

As Washington state COVID-19 hospitalizations reach an all-time high, Governor Inslee has announced several restrictions and requirements to address the public health crisis.

Effective Monday, August 23, all individuals are required to wear masks in public indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status.

Additionally, Governor Inslee announced vaccine mandates for state employees, private health care workers, long term care workers, and educators. This includes (but is not limited to):