Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced $1.7 million in new funding to support four local organizations providing culturally responsive services to survivors of commercial sexual exploitation, including housing, medical and mental health care, and advocacy programs.
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City Council Approves Plan To Fill Seattle’s Vacant Storefronts
The Seattle City Council has approved new legislation to streamline permitting requirements for small businesses, making it faster and more affordable to open in vacant storefronts.
Posted inLocal - County
Balducci Proposes Urgent Reforms After Damning DCHS Audit
Councilmember Claudia Balducci is calling for immediate and sweeping reforms to restore public trust and strengthen oversight of the county’s grantmaking system, following a damning audit that exposed systemic failures in the King County Department of Community and Human Services.
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Seattle Labor Office Reaches $186K Settlement With T-Mobile Park Vendor
The Seattle Office of Labor Standards has reached a settlement with Volume Services Inc. over alleged violations of the city’s Secure Scheduling and Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST) ordinances, resulting in the return of nearly $186,000 to 207 affected employees.
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Ballard Opens 2025 Season With 41–7 Victory Over Garfield
Ballard Beavers defeated the Garfield Bulldogs 41-7 in their 2025 Metro League season opener, with Eli Gebbie scoring five of Ballard’s six touchdowns and racking up 216 rushing yards.
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North Sound Football League Senior Division Highlights 9-10-25
Monroe defeated Mill Creek 31-22 in a high-energy Senior Division matchup, with Kale Koehler leading the way for Monroe and Angel Ruiz leading the way for Mill Creek.
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North Sound Football League Bantam Division Highlights 9-10-25
Mill Creek defeated Monroe 38-20, Mariner shut out Renton 12-0, Edmonds-Woodway beat Ballard 36-0, Snohomish defeated Meadowdale 53-19, Lake Stevens Black beat West Seattle 54-0, and North Seattle defeated Cedar Park 35-12.
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North Sound Football League Junior Division Highlights 9-10-25
Mill Creek 24, Monroe Orange 6: Mill Creek’s strong all-around performance, led by Tony Fletcher’s 129 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and Kellen Myers’ two interceptions and rushing touchdown, resulted in a 24-6 victory over Monroe Orange in Junior Division play.
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North Sound Football League Peewee Division Highlights 9-10-25
Monroe Peewee defeated Mill Creek 35-7 in a spirited youth football contest, while Renton Rangers dominated Mariner 39-0 in Peewee Division play.
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North Sound Football League 89ers Division Highlights 9-10-25
Monroe defeated Mill Creek 14-0 in an 89ers division contest, with strong defensive efforts on both sides and key contributions from DJ Deramus, Harley Moyes, and Sammy Hernandez.
