Adya Mohapatra

About Adya Mohapatra

Adya Mohapatra is a rising senior at Issaquah High School, where she is the Editor-in-Chief for her school newspaper, the Issaquah High Times. She is a copy editor and frequent contributor to the Sammamish Independent, covering stories that impact Sammamish from neighboring municipalities.

Posts by Adya Mohapatra:

Kids skiing

February 12, 2021

How non-profits have kept kids’ sports alive during COVID-19

Adya Mohapatra Headline Story, Sports & Rec

These three organizations that have given kids an outlet to be social and stay physically active during the pandemic.

APPWW

September 14, 2020

Controversial non-profit divides local South Asian community

Adya Mohapatra Community, Headline Story

A non-profit that bills itself as being against persecution in all forms has gotten into trouble for allegedly spreading anti-Muslim views.

Issaquah Streatery 2

July 9, 2020

Issaquah closes Front Street to test outdoor dining

Adya Mohapatra Business

City of Issaquah collaborates with businesses to pilot an idea that could bring more customers to its historic downtown safely.

June 24, 2020

Animal lovers hope adoption fervor lasts

Adya Mohapatra Community

Pet adoptions are up, but shelter operators and long-term animal enthusiasts hope new owners are committed for the long haul.