Lin Yang

About Lin Yang

Lin is currently the Editor-in-Chief and interim City Editor of the Sammamish Independent. He serves on the Board of Directors as Editor-in-Chief and Secretary. He is a former journalist who has written for the New York Times, South China Morning Post, Deutsche Presse-Agentur and the Straits Times. He graduated from Eastlake High School, and founded the Sammamish Youth Board during his senior year.

Posts by Lin Yang:

September 1, 2021

Census shows Asians driving Sammamish’s population growth

Lin Yang Community, Headline Story

Asians now make up 36% of the city’s total count. The White population is now at 53%.

April 26, 2021

Basketball roundup: Edward and Woodward shine in Eastlake win against Lake Washington

Lin Yang Sports & Rec

Lady Wolves fall to LW to notch their first loss this season.

Eastlake point guard Kaylia Jackson breaks through Lake Washington's defense during Tuesday's game. (Credit: Mel Thompson)

April 22, 2021

Basketball roundup: Eastlake Wolves stay undefeated

Lin Yang Sports & Rec

Eastlake boys and girls teams remain undefeated, while Skyline girls received their first loss of the season.

June 7, 2020

City must revise traffic ordinance by November, state board says

Megan Williams and Lin Yang City Hall, Headline Story

City’s extension request was denied by Growth Management Hearing Board.

May 18, 2020

PODCAST: How High Schoolers are Managing at Home

Simran Tandon, Lin Yang and Alex Woodall Education, Podcast

As social distancing measures press on through the summer months, it is more imperative than ever that we find new and creative ways to pass the time. If you’re looking […]

May 4, 2020

PODCAST: The Impact of Covid-19 on Sammamish Businesses

Lin Yang, Alex Woodall and Alexandra Singereanu Business, Podcast

In this episode, host Alex Woodall is joined by Simran Tandon to shed light on local businesses in Sammamish and how the Covid-19 virus has impacted them. With their first […]