The 2025 season opener featured a number of non-league contests between Metro League teams, with standout performances, dramatic comebacks, and early hints at which squads may emerge as early contenders.
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Metro League Stand Out Performers – Week 1
Gavin Henry, Leo Harnetiaux, Taepion Epting, Zevion Watkins, Oteko Mwamba, De’Vion Frazier, and Steven Mpila all had standout performances in their respective games, showcasing their versatility, leadership, and playmaking abilities.
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Report: Trump Tariffs Could Cost Washington $2.2 Billion, 32,000 Jobs
A new report from the Washington State Office of Financial Management projects that President Trump’s proposed tariffs could cost Washington $2.2 billion in lost revenue and nearly 32,000 jobs by 2029, disproportionately impacting low-income households and key industries such as agriculture, food processing, and aerospace.
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Rainier Beach Rallies To Defeat Central Kitsap, 36-21
The Rainier Beach Vikings kicked off their 2025 football season with a 36-21 victory over Central Kitsap, after trailing 7-0 in the first quarter, led by Zevion Watkins’ two touchdowns and Esquire Williams’ two-point conversions.
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YouthCare Announces New Leadership To Guide Organizational Refocus
YouthCare, a Seattle-based organization that provides housing and shelter for youth experiencing homelessness, has announced a six-member transition team to guide the organization through a period of strategic realignment and renewed focus.
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PAWS Appoints Harrison Edell As New Chief Executive Officer
R. Harrison Edell has been appointed CEO of PAWS, bringing over two decades of experience in animal welfare, conservation, and nonprofit management, to lead the organization through its strategic growth and long-term planning.
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City Attorney Files Lawsuit Against Glock, Citing Public Safety Risks
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison has filed a civil lawsuit against Glock, Inc. and three Glock-authorized gun retailers for allegedly knowingly manufacturing and distributing semi-automatic handguns that can be easily converted into illegal machine guns using a “Glock switch”.
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Seattle Police Exit Federal Oversight After 13-Year Consent Decree
The City of Seattle is no longer under federal oversight of its police department, ending a 13-year consent decree, and returning full control of the police department to local authorities.
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Youth-Led Exhibit Brings New Visions To Civic Art
Seattle youth curators have selected works for a new art exhibition titled You, Me, & Everything Between Us, which runs from September 4 through October 11, 2025, at ARTS at King Street Station, and aims to expand the city’s public art holdings to reflect more diverse artistic voices and lived experiences.
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Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias Returns To Seattle Center
Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias is a two-day family-oriented festival celebrating Latin American independence, featuring live music, dance, food, art, and health activities, taking place at the Seattle Center on September 13th and 14th.
