King County Assessor Lloyd Hara has established an Endowed Graduate Student Support Fund at the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Affairs. The support fund is aimed at students […]
2000 — Norman Y. Mineta becomes the first Asian American to serve in the cabinet of the president after being appointed Secretary of Commerce by President Bill Clinton.
2001 — Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao becomes the first Asian American woman appointed to the U.S. Cabinet.
2009 — Gary Locke appointed to President Obama’s cabinet as Secretary of Commerce.
2010 — Far East Movement become first Asian American group to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2011 — Ed Lee becomes the first Chinese American mayor of San Francisco.
2011 — Gary Locke named first Chinese American ambassador to China.
2012 — Jeremy Lin becomes the first Chinese American to start in the NBA.
Lloyd Hara establishes Endowed Graduate Student Support Fund
Attorney Blaine Tamaki named Lawyer of the Year
Blaine Tamaki from Yakima was honored as Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Washington State Association for Justice.