Dick Cheney, influential vice president under George W. Bush, dies at 84

Dick Cheney, who served as the 46th vice president of the United States and played a key role in shaping post-9/11 foreign policy, has died 84. He was known as one of the most influential and controversial figures in modern American politics.

Seattle City Council approves food assistance funding
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Washington is one of the states that signed onto a lawsuit against the Trump administration to fund SNAP. While it's unclear how quickly SNAP families will get access to those funds, leaders in our state are looking to fill in the gaps.

Tracking voter turnout in WA on Election Day
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People across the state are rushing to get those ballots in before Tuesday night's deadline.

Former US Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84
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Former Vice President Dick Cheney is dead at 84. He was the 46th vice president and served alongside President George W. Bush for two terms between 2001 and 2009.

November 4 Election Day 2025: What you need to know

Voters head to polls Tuesday in America’s first major election with key races in several states, including New Jersey and Virginia.

Election Day Ballot Drop Off Reminders
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With Election Day fast approaching, King County officials are reminding voters to drop off ballots by 8 p.m. Tuesday to ensure they’re counted.

SNAP benefits latest: Trump administration says partial funding coming

The Trump administration said Monday afternoon that it will partially fund SNAP, though details about the timeline for cards reloading and the amount were still unclear.

Trump '60 Minutes' interview: Here's what happened

Trump returned to “60 Minutes” for the first time after settling a lawsuit against the newsmagazine. Here's what he said on some topics, from testing nuclear weapons to grocery prices.

Voters line up to 'Croc the Vote' ahead of WA Election Day
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A Seattle music venue teamed up with King County Elections for Croc the Vote, a temporary ballot drop box location with a musical twist.

Election Day in WA: What to expect on Tuesday
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Today starts a consequential week for Republicans and Democrats across the nation. Tomorrow, elections in several states - including here in Washington - will gauge how voters feel in the first year of President Donald Trump's second term.

Airlines step up as thousands of air traffic controllers go unpaid

Here is how some U.S. airlines are stepping up to support the air traffic controllers that are going without pay amid the government shutdown.

Seattleites donate food for those who rely on SNAP benefits

Cal Anderson Park in Seattle was busy today with community members organizing a food drop off as the government shutdown squeezes resources for people experiencing hunger across the United States.

FDA puts restrictions on fluoride use for kids

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s latest action takes aim at fluoride, a chemical that is a mainstay of dental care.

'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.