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Hundreds of Japanese Americans were arrested in Hawai?i under martial law and the Alien Enemies Act in the wake of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. Some of these men were processed through Angel Island, before being transferred to Department of Justice internment camps across the United States. The Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation (AIISF) worked with descendents Read more...

This four-part reading series features acclaimed poets, writers, and comics artists who teach in SAL’s Writers in the Schools program. Tonight’s program will feature Samar Abulhassan, Danielle Hayden, Vivian Li, Ell Lin, Clara Olivo, Ann Teplick! These resident writers come together to read from their own works-in-progress, inspiring the same craft and performance skills they teach in the classroom. Read more...

Join us for an evening of remembrance marking the 83rd anniversary of the forced removal of Japanese Americans from South Puget Sound in May 1942. This year’s South Sound Day of Remembrance features a walking tour, performances, and a ceremonial procession that honors the stories of Tacoma’s historic Japantown community. Read more...

Kelso Powwow Committee Presents 38th Annual “IN HONOR OF OUR CHILDREN” POWWOW Saturday May 17, 2025 Noon-9pm Events: Grand Entries 1PM & 7 PM; Cowlitz Drum Group-12:30 PM; Aztec Dance Group-5 PM; Story Time-2 PM-4 PM & 8 PM-9 PM Location: Kelso High School, 1904 Allen St, Kelso, WA Directions: I-5 Exit 39, East on Allen St approximately ¼ mile Read more...