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CAPAA celebrates 45 years, awards Narasaki and Pascua

April 29, 2019 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On April 13, 300 people attended Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA)’s Sapphire Celebration, which observed 45 years of service to Asian and Pacific Islander communities statewide. Honored at the event were Diane Narasaki with CAPAA’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Reynaldo Pascua with CAPAA’s Vanguard Award. Both were named commissioners emeriti. CAPAA […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2019, CAPAA, Diane Narasaki, Reynaldo Pascua, SAPPHIRE CELEBRATION, VANGUARD AWARD, VOL 38 NO 18 | APRIL 27 - MAY 3

CAPAA seeks applicants to serve on the Commission

April 17, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

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, the individual will help […]

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2015, Asian American, Asian Pacific Americans, CAPAA, Pacific Islander, Vol 34 No 17 | April 18 - April 24, communication

Top Contributor: Lori Wada — It’s all about healthcare

December 4, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Ninette Cheng Northwest Asian Weekly Northwest Asian Weekly Top Contributor honoree Lori Wada has been on the Board of Directors of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) since April 2014.

Filed Under: Features, Profiles, Community News Tagged With: 2010, 2014, API, Buwon Brown, CAPAA, CAPPAA, Executive Director, Insurance Commissioner, Korean Community Service Center, Korean Women, Lori Wada, Lori Wada Photo, Martins University, Ninette Cheng, Northwest Asian Weekly Top Contributor, Top Contributors 2014, United States, Vol 33 No 50 | December 6 - December 12, Washington Lottery Commission, language

Let’s talk about Asian American and Pacif ic Islander mental health

July 18, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Michael Itti and Diane Narasaki For Northwest Asian Weekly One in five adults in America experiences depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, or some other form of mental illness in the course of a year. Whether it is a friend, a colleague, or a family member, someone you know is experiencing a mental health disorder.

Filed Under: Health Tagged With: 2014, ACRS, Asian Pacific Americans, CAPAA, Diane Narasaki, Executive Director, International Community Health Services, King County, Medical Team International, Michael Itti, National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Southeast Asians, Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration, Vol 33 No 30 | July 19 - July 25, language

PICTORIAL: 40th anniversary of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs

May 29, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

On May 15, the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) brought youth, community leaders, elected officials and commissioners together at the Holiday Inn in Seatac for a celebration of history and to inspire a new generation. Attendees were treated to performances by the Filipino Youth Activities Drill Team, Seattle Kokon Taiko drummers, […]

Filed Under: Features, Community News, Pictorials Tagged With: 2014, Ambassador Gary Locke, Asian Pacific American Affairs, Bob Santos, CAPAA, Debadutta Dash, Ellen Abellera, Filipino Youth Activities Drill Team, Jay Inslee, KING, Lori Matsukawa, Seattle Kokon Taiko, Vol 33 No 23 | May 31 - June 6

Gov. appoints Wada to CAPAA

May 12, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Lori Wada, supervisor of the Statewide Health Information Benefits Advisors program at the Washington State Office of Insurance Commission, was appointed to the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs by Governor Jay Inslee on April 2, 2014.

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2014, Asian Pacific American Affairs, BA, Beijing, CAPAA, China, Commissioner Wada, Governor Jay Inslee, Lori Wada, Martins University, Russia, South Korea, Statewide Health Information Benefits Advisors, Vol 33 No 20 | May 10 - May 16, World Women

Celebrating 40 years of CAPAA’s rich legacy, from 1974 to 2014

May 1, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly For the past four decades, the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) has worked to

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2014, API, Asian Advisory Council, Asian Americans, CAPAA, Crown Plaza Hotel, Frieda Takamura, Governor Evans, Governor Mike Lowry, Jagdish Sharma, Quang Nguyen, Results Washington, Seattle Mayor Norm Rice, Sulja Warnick, Tyati Tufono, Vivian Luna, Vol 33 No 19 | May 3 - May 9, Washington State Legislature

CAPAA has vacancy

January 10, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

The Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA) is currently accepting applications to fulfill the position of commissioner as part of its board. CAPAA serves to improve the well being of Asian Pacific Americans by ensuring their access to participation in the fields of government, business, education and other areas.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2014, Asian American, Asian Pacific Americans, CAPAA, Pacific Islander, Vol 33 No 3 | January 11 - January 17, communication

Dash and Habib honored at McDermott Potato Festival

March 25, 2013 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Congressman Jim McDermott hosted his annual “Celebrating Our Roots” Festival on Sunday, March 17, celebrating his district’s diversity and honoring two community leaders, Habib M. Habib and Debadutta Dash, both co-chairs of the Washington State and India Trade Relations Action Committee (WASITRAC). The festival is held each year in March near St. Patrick’s Day. The […]

Filed Under: Names in the News Tagged With: 2010, 2011, 2013, ACRS, Annual Potato Festival, CAPAA, Debadutta Dash, Ina Dash, India, Seattle Center, Vol 32 No 13 | March 23 - March 29, WASITRAC, Washington State Democrats, Washington State Summit

Word on the street: Local APIs react to Pew survey on Asian Americans

July 12, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Evangeline Cafe Northwest Asian Weekly A recent Pew Research Center survey found that Asian Americans are the highest-earning and

Filed Under: Features, Community News Tagged With: 2012, Asian Americans, Asian Pacific American, CAPAA, Chinese Americans, European American, Executive Director, Korean American, Mexico, Model Minority Myth, North Americans, Owen Lei, Pew Research Center, Rick Bonus, Vietnamese, Vol 31 No 29 | July 14 - July 20, culture

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