OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire today announced the appointment of Kendee Yamaguchi as the executive director of the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs. Yamaguchi is a third generation Japanese American born and raised in Washington.
“I am confident Kendee’s broad range of experience will serve this commission well,” Gregoire said. “She is an [...]
Celebrate the upcoming 2010 year at the first New Year’s Eve Gala!
Music and dancing will progress through the decades as the night goes on, giving a time for each member of our intergenerational family to shine. A quiet jazz lounge for conversation, door prizes, test your luck to win spectacular prizes, and special drinks will [...]
Contact: Floyd Mori, Executive Director
(202) 223-1240 or NatDir@jacl.org
The conflict of self interest versus national interest has been with us from the foundation of this great nation. While the values embodied in the market system of life that have governed our economy have been the catalyst for economic and material progress, we as a nation have [...]
Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church has its annual holiday bazaar on Saturday, November 21 from 11 AM to 6 PM. The Bazaar will be held in the church’s Lee Activity Center; 3001 24th Avenue South, Seattle.
Over forty Japanese craft booths will be available to show some of their beautiful hand-made gifts. Colorful Japanese fabric prints, [...]
Long time Seattle JACL Board Member and past President Akemi Matsumoto is one of five honored at the 8th annual Night Among Heroes gala. The gala is held by the Thomas C. Wales Foundation to recognize ordinary citizens who have made extraordinary contributions to community life here in the Puget Sound.
