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Three Indo-Pacific leopard sharks at the Seattle Aquarium—Oatmeal, Lazlo, and Kuda—are part of an international effort to restore endangered shark populations in Indonesia.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most influential and controversial figures in modern American politics, died Monday at age 84.

At least a million Washingtonians who rely on SNAP benefits remain in limbo, waiting for help to arrive. To bridge the gap, Gov. Bob Ferguson has redirected $2.2 million toward state-funded food assistance, while the City of Seattle approved $1 million a week in emergency funding to help local food banks and meal programs until benefits are restored.

A UPS cargo plane carrying three crew members crashed shortly after takeoff near Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport just after 5 p.m. local time.

Polls are closing in several key states as voters weigh in on races that could signal shifts in national politics.

With the clock ticking toward the 8 p.m. Election Day deadline, voters across western Washington are rushing to ballot drop boxes to make sure their votes count. King County officials urge residents to skip the mail and use drop boxes instead, saying it’s the safest and fastest way to ensure ballots are received on time despite ongoing federal disruptions.

In a one-on-one interview, Washington Congresswoman Suzan DelBene discusses the uncertainty surrounding SNAP benefits and how ongoing tariffs and trade wars are squeezing American families. DelBene says Congress must act to protect food assistance and strengthen the economy for working people hit hardest by rising costs.

From its humble beginnings in Tacoma to becoming one of the most-watched stations in the Pacific Northwest, FOX 13 Seattle (KCPQ) is celebrating 45 years on the air.

As the government shutdown drags into its 35th day, air travel is facing major disruptions with thousands of TSA agents and air traffic controllers working without pay. More than 4,400 flights were delayed Monday amid staffing shortages, and officials warn that continued strain could force parts of the nation’s airspace to shut down for safety reasons.

The family of 57-year-old Bogdan Petrov, killed in a 2020 semi-truck crash, has filed a $26 million tort claim alleging Lakewood police caused his death through an illegal pursuit.

Companies across the U.S. are announcing layoffs they blame on artificial intelligence, but labor data shows most cuts stem from earlier downsizing and economic pressures. While the Federal Reserve monitors how businesses adopt AI, industry leaders like Cisco’s Jeetu Patel say the technology is entering a new phase, transforming how nearly every job is done.