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.
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.
SNAP benefits ending: Ballard Food Bank prepares for more customers in Seattle
As the government shutdown continues, American families are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits — formerly known as food stamps. Now, organizations in Washington state are stepping up to make sure children don’t go hungry.
As the government shutdown continues, American families are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits — formerly known as food stamps. Now, organizations in Washington state are stepping up to make sure children don’t go hungry.
Open enrollment begins Nov. 1: Here's how expensive health care will be
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.
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
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.
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.
SNAP benefits ending: Here's what that means in WA
As the government shutdown continues, American families are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits — formerly known as food stamps. Now, organizations in Washington state are stepping up to make sure children don’t go hungry.
As the government shutdown continues, American families are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits — formerly known as food stamps. Now, organizations in Washington state are stepping up to make sure children don’t go hungry.
Why flu shots work differently in older adults
It is flu season and there is some new insight into why vaccines may work less effectively in older adults.
It is flu season and there is some new insight into why vaccines may work less effectively in older adults.
Promising cancer treatment using LED light and tin flakes kills skin and colon cancer cells in 30 minutes
Researchers at the UT Austin Portugal Program have developed what they say is a remarkable cancer treatment that combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to kill cancer cells while shielding healthy cells.
Researchers at the UT Austin Portugal Program have developed what they say is a remarkable cancer treatment that combines LED light and tiny tin flakes to kill cancer cells while shielding healthy cells.
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.
More than 500,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled for having high levels of a cancer-causing chemical.
US tariff rates on imported Chinese goods lowered
President Donald Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday and told reporters that he would cut tariffs on China.
President Donald Trump met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday and told reporters that he would cut tariffs on China.
Preventing sickness with flu vaccinations
Dr. Toluwalasé Lasé Ajayi joins Good Day Seattle to talk about flu season and vaccinations.
Dr. Toluwalasé Lasé Ajayi joins Good Day Seattle to talk about flu season and vaccinations.
Amazon, Meta and UPS announce job cuts
Amazon, Meta and UPS have all announced a wave of job cuts in the United States.
Amazon, Meta and UPS have all announced a wave of job cuts in the United States.
12th case of measles in King County, WA
King County health officials are warning of measles exposure after a new case was just confirmed.
King County health officials are warning of measles exposure after a new case was just confirmed.
Doctors developing breast cancer vaccine
Doctors say a new experimental breast cancer vaccine could eliminate the disease in just seven years.
Doctors say a new experimental breast cancer vaccine could eliminate the disease in just seven years.
Staying safe in the Seattle summer heat
As the temperatures heat up this summer, there's an increased risk for heat-related illness. Experts are saying there are things you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
As the temperatures heat up this summer, there's an increased risk for heat-related illness. Experts are saying there are things you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.
Addressing gaps in youth mental health care
A new report, published by The Children's Alliance, finds more than half of Washington kids experience anxiety or depression.
A new report, published by The Children's Alliance, finds more than half of Washington kids experience anxiety or depression.
West Nile virus in Yakima County
West Nile virus has been detected Washington in mosquitos in Yakima County, health officials say.
West Nile virus has been detected Washington in mosquitos in Yakima County, health officials say.
King County adult contracts measles on flight, marking 12th WA case this year
King County health officials are notifying the public of a confirmed measles case in an adult who was exposed on a flight earlier this month.
King County health officials are notifying the public of a confirmed measles case in an adult who was exposed on a flight earlier this month.
Gov't shutdown: Air traffic control union shows up to Sea-Tac Airport
Air traffic controllers are about to miss their first paycheck due to the government shutdown. Their union is sending out teams to airports across the U.S. to remind and educate people of the current situation for these workers, including forced overtime and long shifts. Seattle's Sea-Tac International Airport is one of those places.
Air traffic controllers are about to miss their first paycheck due to the government shutdown. Their union is sending out teams to airports across the U.S. to remind and educate people of the current situation for these workers, including forced overtime and long shifts. Seattle's Sea-Tac International Airport is one of those places.
Trump in Japan ahead of trade talks with China
President Trump is in Japan -- the second stop in his three-country Asia trip.
President Trump is in Japan -- the second stop in his three-country Asia trip.
Millions could lose SNAP benefits in WA beginning Saturday
As the U.S. government shutdown continues, millions of people will soon have to worry about their next meal and where it will come from. The White House said it will stop paying for SNAP benefits next week.
As the U.S. government shutdown continues, millions of people will soon have to worry about their next meal and where it will come from. The White House said it will stop paying for SNAP benefits next week.