WA businesses step up to feed neighbors as SNAP benefits run low

Across the Puget Sound, local businesses are stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry — from bagel shops to burger joints, the message is simple: you can "put it on your neighbor’s tab."

Local businesses step up to feed neighbors as SNAP benefits remain in limbo
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From Seattle to Tacoma, restaurants and coffee shops are joining a “put it on my neighbor’s tab” movement to help those struggling with reduced SNAP benefits.

SNAP lapse: food drive coming to WA State Fair Event Center

There will be a community food drive in Pierce County this Thursday as Washington organizations continue efforts to plug gaps for area residents who rely on SNAP benefits.

Pet of the Week: Gentle Jack
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Meet our adoptable pet of the week, Gentle Jack, from the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County.

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.

Search for wanted sex offenders in Pierce County
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Pierce County law enforcement and Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's assistance in the search for two wanted sex offenders.

Hundreds line up for food in Tacoma ahead of SNAP cuts
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The ongoing government shutdown and pause on SNAP benefits are making it hard for many to keep food on the table. The Making a Difference Foundation is stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry.

Hundreds line up for food in Tacoma, WA as SNAP benefits paused

The Making a Difference Foundation is stepping up to make sure no family goes hungry while federal aid is stalled.

Vote for Tacoma's first Pet Mayor for a day
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Studio 13 Live met two adoptable guinea pigs at the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County. Plus, vote for Tacoma's first Pet Mayor for a day!

WA organization to hold emergency food distribution event at Tacoma Dome

With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to end next month, a Tacoma organization is hosting an emergency food distribution event to provide additional support for thousands Washington families.

Police investigate shooting at Kirkland beach
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Kirkland police are investigating a shooting at Houghton Beach Park that left three people injured.

1 dead in Fife hit-and-run
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A motorcyclist was killed after a hit-and-run crash on I-5 in Fife.

Neighbors call Marine View Drive 'Race Track'
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A serious crash that injured seven on Marine View Drive over the weekend in Tacoma was caught on camera, with neighbors saying it serves as yet another example of why street racing has become so dangerous for people in the community.

Deputies arrested suspected car thief with farmer's help
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A cattle farmer foiled the plans of a repeat car thief in Pierce County?that man now faces several charges, including vehicle theft, eluding law enforcement and assault.

6 people killed, 3 others injured in Tacoma crash
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Washington State Patrol (WSP)'s Major Accident Investigation Team responded to a crash in Tacoma that killed six people and injured three others.

Car crashes into Puyallup home, hits resident
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Police are investigating after a suspected DUI driver crashed into Puyallup home Thursday morning.

WA emergency food distribution for people in need
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In Washington state, nearly 1 million people rely on SNAP benefits but those benefits will be paused on Nov. 1

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.