More than 350 community members, advocates, and supporters attended the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) Annual Benefit Gala on Oct. 4 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, coming together under the theme “Not on Our Watch.”
Walk for Rice draws hundreds, raises $260K
The 35th annual Walk for Rice raised more than $260,000 to fight hunger and raise awareness about food insecurity among Asian, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, immigrant and refugee communities in King County.
Yamaguchi appointed CEO of ACRS
Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) announced the appointment of Kendee Yamaguchi as its new CEO, effective June 2.
President Biden appoints Yamaguchi as Deputy Assistant Secretary for the International Trade Administration
President Joe Biden appointed Kendee Yamaguchi as Deputy Assistant Secretary for the International Trade Administration.
Kendee Yamaguchi joins Inslee office
By Charles Lam Northwest Asian Weekly Kendee Yamaguchi, currently an assistant attorney general; the director of policy,
Woman Leaders in New Ventures
Woman Leaders in New Ventures WHEN: Friday, September 20, 2013 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. WHERE: New Hong Kong Restaurant, 900 S. Jackson St. #203, Seattle Honorees: Maire Chacon & Lesly Chacon […]
Kendee Yamaguchi hired as Director of Policy, Legislative Affairs, and External Relations of the Attorney General’s office
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the hiring of Kendee Yamaguchi as Director of Policy, Legislative Affairs, and External Relations on Tuesday, Feb. 5. As the executive director of the Washington […]
Feb. 8: Community congratulates API senior staff members
A reception was held at Albert Shen’s house to honor those in new positions appointed by Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn, King County Executive Dow Constantine, and Governor Chris Gregoire.
Oct. 26: Gov. Gregoire appoints Yamaguchi as CAPAA’s director
Gov. Chris Gregoire appointed Kendee Yamaguchi as the executive director of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA). Yamaguchi is a third generation Japanese American born and raised in Washington.