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.
Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Washington food banks see more traffic as SNAP benefits set to end
Food banks across Washington are seeing more people walk through their doors—some for the first time—as the state braces for a pause in federal food assistance.
Food banks across Washington are seeing more people walk through their doors—some for the first time—as the state braces for a pause in federal food assistance.
Amazon to cut 14K corporate jobs in AI pivot
Thousands of employees at Seattle-based Amazon will be out of a job soon as the company says they are reorganizing their workforce to streamline experiences for customers and employees. One of those reorganization measures is to replace managers with artificial intelligence.
Thousands of employees at Seattle-based Amazon will be out of a job soon as the company says they are reorganizing their workforce to streamline experiences for customers and employees. One of those reorganization measures is to replace managers with artificial intelligence.
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.
Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
WA worker hours reduced, cost of groceries could rise as SNAP benefits end
Experts warn that the SNAP benefit pause won’t just hurt those who rely on food stamps—it could ripple through the economy as a whole.
Experts warn that the SNAP benefit pause won’t just hurt those who rely on food stamps—it could ripple through the economy as a whole.
Workers at several federal agencies miss their 1st full paycheck amid government shutdown
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
Payday passes with no checks for more than a million federal workers as the government shutdown continues. Here's what we know.
Your tax refund could be bigger in 2026 – here's how
Americans may see a boost in next year’s refunds in part due to provisions in President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" legislation. Here’s what you need to know.
Americans may see a boost in next year’s refunds in part due to provisions in President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful" legislation. Here’s what you need to know.
Social Security cost of living adjustment for 2026: How much you'll get
The Social Security Administration released its annual cost-of-living adjustment on Friday, and it will take effect starting next year.
The Social Security Administration released its annual cost-of-living adjustment on Friday, and it will take effect starting next year.
What to know about SNAP benefits as government shutdown continues
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
The USDA warned SNAP benefits for November could be delayed if the government shutdown continues.
Americans more worried about finding jobs as inflation persists under Trump
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.
A new AP–NORC poll finds that Americans are increasingly worried about their financial security and job prospects under President Donald Trump.
Government shutdown: SNAP benefits could run out in November, Rollins says
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
SNAP benefits may be at risk if the shutdown continues into November, meaning food assistance could disappear for about 40 million people.
These states get the most Social Security benefits
The states that received the most Social Security benefits were California, Florida, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania.
The states that received the most Social Security benefits were California, Florida, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania.
California's 'Bitcoin Jesus' pays $50M in tax evasion case
A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.
A California cryptocurrency investor nicknamed “Bitcoin Jesus" has paid nearly $50 million to resolve a federal tax evasion indictment without having to admit he committed a crime.
What to know about FAFSA applications amid government shutdown
The Education Department has opened the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year, even as the U.S. government remains shut down.
The Education Department has opened the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year, even as the U.S. government remains shut down.
Social Security 2026 cost-of-living increase announcement delayed by shutdown
COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.
COLA affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances.
Seattle City Council approves public safety sales tax increase
Buying anything next year will cost you more in Seattle. The Seattle City Council approved a 0.1% public safety sales tax on Tuesday.
Buying anything next year will cost you more in Seattle. The Seattle City Council approved a 0.1% public safety sales tax on Tuesday.
Seattle City Council passes sales tax increase
The Seattle City Council passed a 0.1% sales tax increase on Tuesday to fund investments in criminal justice.
The Seattle City Council passed a 0.1% sales tax increase on Tuesday to fund investments in criminal justice.
Oct. 15 is the tax filing extension deadline. What to know
Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.
Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.