Strickland, Smith Introduce Bill To Boost Investment In Minority-Owned Businesses

King County Council Approves Sales Tax Increase For Services Supporting Children And Families

King County Council approved a 0.01% sales and use tax to fund child care, shelter, rental assistance and family support services starting Jan. 1, 2027. Despite Councilmember Reagan Dunn's objections over taxing without voter approval amid ongoing fraud oversight concerns, sponsors cited rising family homelessness as justification, with allocation decisions to be determined through the county's budget process.

City Of Seattle Seeks Community Input On Beacon Avenue Safety Improvements

Seattle is advancing safety improvements along Beacon Avenue South, a high-injury corridor with 242 crashes since 2021, by designing central and southern segment upgrades including protected bike lanes. SDOT invites Beacon Hill residents to share input through an online survey, pop-up event, open house and virtual meeting throughout October.

Frazier Brothers Bring Competition, Leadership And Big Dreams To Franklin Football

Brothers Cordè and De'Vion Frazier are teammates at Franklin High School, combining competition and brotherhood to push each other forward. Cordè, a senior wide receiver and defensive back, and De'Vion, a sophomore quarterback, aim to lead Franklin to its first winning season in years while chasing college football dreams and leaving a lasting legacy.

Youth Football Scores And Highlights

Youth football scores roundup covering 6U through 14U divisions, featuring standout performances from Renton Rangers' BoomSquad trio, Benson 8U's NewWaveBoyz five-game win streak, Bethel Bison's hard-fought victory over FW Hawks, and results from Tac City, HEIR, RISE, 5 Star Cougars, CD Panthers, Puyallup RR, FSP, and more league matchups.

5 Star Cougars Rally Past HEIR 13-6 In Double-Overtime 6U Thriller

The 5 Star Cougars battled back from a 6-0 deficit to defeat HEIR 13-6 in double overtime during The Seattle Medium's 6U Game of the Week. Toronto Hickman forced overtime with a tying touchdown, while Royal Brown's decisive score sealed the dramatic comeback victory for the young Cougars squad.