Open enrollment begins Nov. 1: Here's how expensive health care will be
Funding for federal food assistance through SNAP is expected to expire Nov. 1. That means nearly 930,000 people in Washington may face food insecurity. On top of that, open enrollment also begins Nov. 1. This morning on Good Day Seattle, Alex Jacquez, chief of policy and advocacy at the Groundwork Collaborative, talks about the average premium increases Americans can expect.average premiums increases Americans can expect.
WWII-era super bazooka rocket shell found in Grays Harbor County, WA
Authorities closed roads Thursday after a World War II-era rocket for a super bazooka was found in the county.
SNAP benefits ending: Here's what that means in WA
As the government shutdown continues, American families are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits — formerly known as food stamps. Now, organizations in Washington state are stepping up to make sure children don’t go hungry.
Trick-or-treat safety
Halloween is on Friday night and Nextdoor has created a treat map to help plan a route.
Seattle police search for stolen dog
A Seattle dog owner is pleading for the public's help to find her beloved family pet after he was stolen by a 17-time convicted felon.
Seattle police shoot, kill man with knife in SODO
Three Seattle police officers shot and killed a man that was allegedly wielding a knife in the SODO neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
'Buddy' the dog missing after being stolen by 17-time convicted felon neighbor
A Seattle dog owner is pleading for the public's help to find her beloved family pet after he was stolen by a 17-time convicted felon.
Man charged with first-degree murder in Shoreline, WA shooting
A King County man has been charged with first-degree murder in connection to a deadly domestic violence shooting in Shoreline earlier this week.
3 WA teachers win forever chemicals lawsuit against Monsanto
Three Monroe teachers are celebrating after the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in their favor over agri-chemical giant Monsanto, after they got sick from years of exposure to 'forever chemicals' in classrooms.
Auburn, WA food bank, school district brace for SNAP freeze
We’re just one day away from SNAP benefits being frozen due to the government shutdown, and families across western Washington are scrambling to figure out how to put food on the table.
Seattle police officers shoot, kill armed suspect in SODO neighborhood
Three Seattle police officers shot and killed an armed man in the SODO neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
Sound Transit to open 8-mile Link Light Rail extension to Federal Way, WA
Sound Transit will unveil an eight-mile extension of the 1 Line on December 6, bringing light rail service into the heart of Federal Way. The extension includes three new stations (Des Moines, Star Lake, and Downtown Federal Way) and will take riders from Federal Way to SeaTac Airport in just 16 minutes, connecting with King County Metro and Pierce Transit.
Seattle Mayor candidates Harrell, Wilson square off on homelessness ahead of election
With Election Day on Tuesday, Seattle voters are choosing between incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson to lead the city. Both candidates sat down to discuss the city's top issues, including homelessness, offering sharp criticism of each other's proposed solutions.
DEA, Seattle Police seize 34 guns, 100,000 fentanyl pills in major bust
A year-long DEA investigation, aided by Seattle police, dismantled a major drug and weapons trafficking ring operating in communities from Centralia to Sammamish, resulting in 10 arrests.
Looming SNAP benefit freeze forces Auburn, WA food bank to seek emergency help
With SNAP benefits facing a freeze beginning November 1, the Auburn School District and the Auburn Food Bank are urgently teaming up to ensure no child goes hungry this weekend.
15-year-old arrested in Renton, WA with Ghost Gun
Police in Renton assisted Auburn officers yesterday afternoon, resulting in the arrest of a 15-year-old wanted on an outstanding warrant. During the arrest, officers recovered a ghost gun and a 30-round magazine that had been hidden in a toilet.
Everett police investigating arson that destroyed recently renovated park
Everett police are investigating an arson that destroyed the Wiggins Hollow Park playground earlier this week.
Seattle police searching for stolen micro bully dog
Seattle police are asking for the public's help to find Buddy, a stolen 3-year-old micro bully dog.
Washington State Patrol seeks missing 16-year-old girl last seen in Lacey, WA
The Washington State Patrol is asking for the public's help to locate missing 16-year-old Isabella Green. She was last seen one week ago near the Regional Athletic Center in Lacey around 10 a.m. Green was wearing a pink Aeropostale hoodie and carrying a black purse.
SWAT arrests 15-year-old in Renton, WA, recovers ghost gun
A 15-year-old was arrested by a SWAT team in Renton, and officers recovered a ghost gun, police said.