How to help people losing SNAP benefits in Seattle and across WA

Nearly a million people in Washington will lose SNAP benefits Nov.1. Here's how to help, plus food bank locations across the state.

Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins today

The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.

Recall: Super greens powder supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak

Health officials said at least 11 people have been sickened with salmonella infections linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide and online.

Trump must replenish SNAP food aid benefits, judges rule: What we know

Two judges ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must replenish SNAP food aid benefits despite the government shutdown.

Open enrollment begins Nov. 1: Here's how expensive health care will be
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Funding for federal food assistance through SNAP is expected to expire Nov. 1. That means nearly 930,000 people in Washington may face food insecurity. On top of that, open enrollment also begins Nov. 1. This morning on Good Day Seattle, Alex Jacquez, chief of policy and advocacy at the Groundwork Collaborative, talks about the average premium increases Americans can expect.average premiums increases Americans can expect.

Preparing for US SNAP funding freeze: Where to find deals on food
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As the U.S. government shutdown continues, 42 million Americans are preparing for a SNAP funding freeze starting Nov. 1. This morning on Good Day Seattle, University of San Diego finance professor Dan Roccato offers tips for families facing food insecurity and shares where to find deals.

November Social Security payment schedule: Here's what to know

Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can expect their November payment on Oct. 31 since Nov. 1 falls on a weekend.

Carter's closing 150 stores, reducing office workforce by 15%

Popular children's clothing retailer Carter’s revealed it will be closing 150 stores and reducing 15% of its office-based workforce. Here’s what we know.

Blood pressure medication recalled due to cancerous chemical

More than 500,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled for having high levels of a cancer-causing chemical. 

Amazon, Meta announce AI-driven layoffs. What it means for the future of careers
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have announced major layoffs as they shift focus toward Artificial Intelligence. This morning on Good Day Seattle, John Boyd from The Boyd Company joins us to discuss how these AI-driven job cuts could impact American workers and reshape the future of careers.

Candy recall ahead of Halloween for allergen risk

A candy recall has been announced just ahead of Halloween after certain peanut butter and cashew bars were found to contain undeclared nut allergens.

Amazon, Meta and UPS announce job cuts
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Amazon, Meta and UPS have all announced a wave of job cuts in the United States.

Study shows an average of 15,078 pieces of mail are lost each month

A recent study shows that between 2022 and 2024, more than 542,000 pieces of mail were lost or went missing in the U.S., an average of 15,078 each month.

Here's how many people receive SNAP benefits in your state

Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.