Golden Circle Awards 2026
Announcing, OCA-GS’s 2026 Golden Circle Banquet. January 31, 2026. Ding Feng Restaurant. Honoring Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Association, Densho, Filipino American National Historical Society, Wing Luke Museum
Sending time-sensitive mail? Pay attention to this new Postal Service rule
The following article was published in the International Examiner. By Hong TaInternational Examiner People sending time-sensitive postage, such as ballots, tax filings, government service documents and bill payments are now impacted by a new...
CID Cares effort, public safety pamphlet informs community seniors about how to stay safe
OCA Greater Seattle hosted CID Cares: Care for Community, Care for Self on Saturday, November 15. The event is held annually in the Chinatown International District where community, educational and government organizations as well as...
Greater Seattle wins OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates Chapter of the Year
The Greater Seattle chapter was selected the Chapter of the Year by OCA Asian Pacific American Advocates, a social justice organization, at its national convention held in Seattle from July 23rd to 26th. The chapter was also awarded first place in the Advocacy and Membership categories.
Save CID! 4th In CID.
OCA board members attended Sound Transit Board meeting last week along with other Chinatown advocates and community members. The following letter was submitted and read aloud to STB on behalf of OCA Greater Seattle and our allies.
OCA National Convention ‘Passage To Seattle’ early bird registration is open
The OCA National Convention takes place from July 24 to 27 in Seattle at the University of Washington. Don’t miss the early bird deal! Register now to secure discounted prices. Early bird ends April...
5th Annual Chinese Expulsion Remembrance March
OCA-GS is co-sponsoring the 5th Annual Chinese Expulsion Remembrance March on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 10:00 am – noon at Hing Hay Park. Join us as we remember, reflect, and honor the resilience and contributions of the Chinese American community in Greater Seattle!
Cathay Bank Foundation Serving Our Local Community
Cathay Bank Foundation provided OCA Greater Seattle a grant to support its efforts to serve elderly in the Chinatown International District.
Golden Circle Awards 2025
OCA-GS is hosting its annual Golden Circle Awards and Lunar New Year Celebration on January 17, 2025 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm at Ding Feng Restaurant. Join us as we celebrate local community heroes and the lunar new year over a ten-course dinner!
Action Requested: No 5th Ave Station, Save CID!!
Attention CID Community Members/Organizations,
Sound Transit is resurrecting the 5th Ave. station. Any station on 5th Ave. would erode what little land is left of our shrinking district.
