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.

WA burglar gets 20 years in prison
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A man convicted of first-degree burglary and many other charges will spend over 20 years behind bars, a judge ruled Friday.

Man arrested for online threats against Gov. Bob Ferguson
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A Lakewood man is behind bars after making repeated threats against Washington Governor Bob Ferguson on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Human remains found in Snohomish County, WA identified as missing Tulalip woman

A set of human remains found in a remote area of north Snohomish County have been identified as Mary Johnson, a Tulalip woman missing since 2020.

Washington News Wrap for Friday, 10/31
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Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.

Seattle News Tonight for Friday, 10/31
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FOX 13 is Seattle and Western Washington’s source for breaking news, weather, traffic and sports.

Man arrested for online threats against WA Gov. Bob Ferguson

A Lakewood man was arrested for making “veiled threats" against Washington Governor Bob Ferguson on social media, posting pictures of Ferguson's front door, a gun, and his home address.

Work on WA's Vantage Bridge paused for the season

Work on I-90 along central Washington's Vantage Bridge has paused for the season, after months of lane closures and construction work.

Federal judges order Trump administration to fund SNAP benefits during shutdown

The decision comes after 25 states, including Washington, filed a lawsuit claiming the U.S. Department of Agriculture had the money to fund SNAP, but was choosing not to.

40 years later, Lopez Island haunted by WA's first ‘no-body’ murder conviction

This October marks 40 years since what is believed to be Washington State’s first murder conviction without a body. Decades later, the Neslund case remains a topic of conversation on the islands.

'Seattle News Weekly': Seattle's mayoral race candidates

In the 12th episode of the “Seattle News Weekly" podcast, Erin Mayovsky and John Hopperstad analyze the Seattle Mayoral race (Harrell vs. Wilson) and the King County Executive race, noting that candidates share similar platforms on key issues like homelessness and public safety.

Decades later, Lopez Island still questioning the truth behind a ‘No-Body’ murder
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The chilling disappearance of Rolf Neslund on Lopez Island led to Washington State’s first murder conviction without human remains, cementing a notorious local legend filled with rumors of infidelity, drunken brawls, and gruesome allegations of dismemberment.

Atmospheric river hits Seattle, bringing new round of wind and rain
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Seattle-area officials, including Puget Sound Energy (PSE), are preparing for a new atmospheric river bringing more wind and rain after last weekend's damaging storm. PSE is ready to respond, but warns that saturated soil may lead to more downed trees and extended power restoration times.

Amazon layoffs hit Washington hard, totaling over 2,000 local jobs
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Amazon announced it is eliminating 14,000 corporate jobs globally, with approximately 2,300 layoffs impacting employees in Washington State, primarily in Seattle and Bellevue.

Judge releases armed robbery suspects despite prior conviction
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A King County Sheriff's deputy averted a potential armed robbery after two men were observed acting suspiciously behind a Shoreline Shell gas station on October 2nd.

SNAP benefits delayed by shutdown as neighbors help bridge the gap
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A federal judge's order mandating the administration continue funding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the government shutdown means Washington families relying on food stamps should see payments restored soon, but a delay is expected. While the USDA scrambles to use emergency funds to cover the November benefits, neighbors in South Seattle are restocking "Little Free Pantries" to help those struggling in the interim.

Trump orders restart of US Nuclear testing
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President Trump has ordered the Department of War to resume nuclear weapons testing, a move Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says will act as a "peace through strength" deterrent against nuclear-armed adversaries.

2 dead, 1 missing after boat overturns in Clallam County, WA
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One person was rescued and two others died after a boat capsized in a river southwest of Forks on Thursday. Rescue crews are continuing to search the area for a fourth man who remains missing following the accident.