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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Preventing sickness with flu vaccinations
Dr. Toluwalasé Lasé Ajayi joins Good Day Seattle to talk about flu season and vaccinations.
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.
Puyallup, WA mom shares survival story of rare breast cancer diagnosis to encourage women
Jaclyn Escalera, diagnosed with rare breast cancer at 38, is sharing her story to inspire hope and encourage women to be proactive about their breast health.