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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monroe Peewee defeated Mill Creek 35-7 in a spirited youth football contest, while Renton Rangers dominated Mariner 39-0 in Peewee Division play.
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.
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.
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.
