Luca Villasenor, Desmond Parkinson, Mac Faw, J’Shaun Wilson, Owen Brustkern, and Peyton Egan were all recognized for their outstanding performances in their respective positions.
Author Archives: Seattle Metro
Former American Can Company Building Nominated For Seattle Landmark
The Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board will consider the nomination of the former American Can Company Building for landmark status at its upcoming meeting on October 15, and the building is also one of the first properties set to participate in the city’s new Office-to-Residential Conversion Program.
Applications Now Open For Seattle Youth Safety Ambassador Program
The Seattle Youth Safety Ambassadors program is accepting applications from 15-19 year olds attending five Seattle high schools to serve as peer-led mental health and safety resource connectors, with a paid stipend and training provided.
Rivas Painting To Pay Over $112K In Sick Leave Settlement
The Seattle Office of Labor Standards has reached a settlement with Rivas Painting Inc. for multiple violations of the city’s Paid Sick and Safe Time Ordinance, requiring the company to pay a total of $121,022.64 to 43 affected workers and the City of Seattle, and to implement a compliant PSST policy.
City Completes Major Bike/Pedestrian Project On North Beacon Hill
The Beacon Avenue South and 15th Avenue South Safety Project in North Beacon Hill has been completed, adding protected bike lanes, repaired sidewalks, ADA-accessible curb ramps, upgraded bus stops, and improved pedestrian crossings to make walking, biking, and rolling safer and more accessible for everyone.
Teachers And Artists Reconnect At Annual Creative Advantage Institute
The Creative Advantage Institute is returning to the Seattle Art Museum on September 27th, bringing together teachers, artists, and education leaders to explore how the arts can deepen student learning and community connection through workshops, performances, and student-led panels.
O’Dea Rallies Past Seattle Prep With Dominant Ground Game
The O’Dea Fighting Irish defeated the Seattle Prep Panthers 39-14 at West Seattle Stadium, with J’Shaun Wilson scoring three touchdowns and Allias Moimoi connecting with David Schwerzel for two touchdowns.
Metro League Players Of The Week 9-21-25
Zevion Watkins, Kurt Esteban-Mejia, Aidan Streidl, Oteko Mwamba, Marques Illi-Meneese, Desmond Parkinson, and others were recognized for their outstanding performances in the Metro League, with Watkins and Mwamba leading Rainier Beach to a 54-point victory, Esteban-Mejia anchoring a shutout defense, Streidl delivering clutch field goals, and Parkinson leading West Seattle to a rivalry win.
Metro League Weekend Football Update 9-21-25
Rainier Beach dominated Ballard with a second-half surge, while West Seattle edged out Chief Sealth in a city rivalry, and Lakeside’s defense carried the Lions to a shutout win in Week 3 of Metro League football.
Seattle School Board Postpones Vote On School Engagement Officer Proposal
The Seattle School Board has postponed a vote on a pilot program to place a police officer at Garfield High School, citing the need for further community engagement and a detailed Memorandum of Understanding with the Seattle Police Department.

