An app, created by Davin Aoyama and Abhay Raj from Mercer Island High School, has been announced as the first-place winner in the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Washington’s Ninth District.
First class — “Diversity makes a difference” scholarship nominees
Compiled by Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly Each year, the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation offers scholarships for extraordinary students who contribute and play a part in promoting diversity in our […]
In memory of Lisa Lani Chinn
Lisa Lani Matsukawa was born in Wahiawa, Hawaii. She was the daughter of Joe and Florence Matsukawa of Aiea, Hawaii. She graduated from Aiea High School. She attended the University […]
Nationally ranked judo brothers succeed on the mat — Mercer Island pair achieve national rankings in the sport
By Jason Cruz Northwest Asian Weekly “It was really cool.”
Two Mercer Island kids place at Junior U.S. Open of Judo
Two young Mercer Island residents placed at the 2013 Junior U.S. Open of Judo, which took place July 26 – 29 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
President Obama’s half-sister on love, parenting, and the mom they both shared
By Gabrielle Nomura Northwest Asian Weekly It was Maya Soetoro-Ng’s mother who made her realize how lucky she was to be of mixed race. Being both Indonesian and white, Soetoro-Ng […]
June 5: Two winners get a scholarship from the Japanese American Citizens League
The Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) Puyallup Valley Chapter announced two scholarship winners: Kaila Yoshitomi and Eric “Kirby” Ingram.
Fulfilling childhood dreams
For years, a community watched a young girl grow up on stage. Seventeen-year-old classical Chinese dancer Leah Li often leaves her audiences in awe with her graceful movements and captivating smile. Now, she has decided to try her hand at producing.