King County is expanding its Local Food Initiative to address challenges in the food system, such as rising farmland costs, limited food distribution, and climate change, by investing in local food markets, securing long-term funding, making farmland more affordable, and supporting historically underserved farmers.
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Posted inLocal - County
County Budget Includes Major Investments In Public Safety, Housing, And Health
King County Council has adopted a $20.16 billion budget for the 2026-2027 biennium, prioritizing public safety, housing stability, food security, and increased accountability in government operations, while also preparing for anticipated challenges such as cuts to federal housing and health funding.
Posted inLocal - City
New Rainier Avenue Bus Lane Brings Faster, Safer Commutes
The second phase of the Rainier Avenue South Bus Lane project in Southeast Seattle has been completed, providing improved pedestrian infrastructure, safer street crossings, and shorter travel times for thousands of riders.
Posted inState
AG Brown Launches Worker Rights Unit To Combat Wage Theft, Strengthen Labor Protections
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has created a new Worker Rights Unit to combat wage theft and uphold labor protections, in response to the federal government’s weakening of labor enforcement.
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Posted inHigh School Sports
2025 Metro League Sound Division All League Teams
West Seattle High School dominated the 2025 Metro League Sound Division, winning top awards and leading selections across the All-League team honors, with Senior quarterback LJ Moody being named the league’s Most Valuable Player.
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2025 Metro League Mountain Division All League Teams
O’Dea High School and Eastside Catholic dominated the 2025 Metro League Mountain Division football honors, with O’Dea head coach Monte Kohler becoming the all-time winningest coach in Washington state history and O’Dea senior running back Uriah Stringfield and Eastside Catholic senior H-back Cayden Pili being named Co-Offensive MVPs.
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Posted inYouth Football
Renton 89ers Hold Off CPC To Claim Spot In Championship Game
The Renton Rangers defeated the CPC Eagles 12-7 in a physical semifinal battle to advance to the North Sound Jr Football 89er Division Championship game.
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Posted inYouth Football
Rangers Advance To Peewee Division Championship With Shutout Victory Over Mariner
The Renton Rangers dominated Mariner in the North Sound Junior Football League Peewee Division semifinal, winning 40-0 with a strong defense and explosive offense to advance to the championship game.
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North Sound Jr Football League Playoff Semifinal Scores & Highlights
Lake Stevens and Renton teams dominated their respective semifinal matchups, with Renton defeating Mariner 40-0 and Lake Stevens defeating Monroe 14-7, while Cedar Park Christian and Lake Stevens also advanced to their respective championship games.
Posted inState
AG Nick Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging New Federal Restrictions On Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, challenging a new rule that restricts eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program based on ideological grounds.
