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Oregon Swears In First Japanese American Lawmaker
Mari Watanabe became the newest member of the Oregon Legislature on Jan. 19—and also the state’s first-ever Japanese American ...
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Watanabe retained as judge
Watanabe was sworn in by Judge Kathleen Watanabe was retained as judge for 5th Circuit Court. She will serve a 10-year term beginning Monday and ending Aug. 15, 2025.
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‘This is historic’: Oregon swears in first female Japanese American lawmaker
Oregon State Representative Mari Watanabe was sworn into office at Portland’s Japanese Garden on Sunday – making history as ...