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Federal funding cut threatens King County’s permanent housing programs for homeless

Under the new Trump Administration policy, funding for permanent housing will drop from 87% to 30% nationwide and be redirected toward transitional housing programs. SEATTLE — Housing officials across western Washington...

From packing boxes to building satellites: Amazon program launches warehouse workers into space career

The satellite technician program is available to anyone in Washington through a partnership between Amazon and Lake Washington Institute of Technology. SEATTLE — Amazon warehouse workers in Washington state are transitioning...

SEA Airport opens food pantry for unpaid federal workers as shutdown disrupts travel

More than $10,000 worth of non-perishable food, toiletries and baby supplies have been donated to the federal worker food pantry so far, SEA Airport said. SEATAC, Wash. — Seattle-Tacoma International Airport...

E-bike shaves 30 minutes off Mailbox Peak rescue of hiker in distress

Saturday's rescue shows the success of Seattle Mountain Rescue's e-bike pilot program since its launch earlier this year. NORTH BEND, Wash. — When Seattle Mountain Rescue received an alert Saturday evening...

UW soccer community mourns loss of star goalkeeper Mia Hamant

Before Friday night's men's soccer game at Husky Soccer Stadium, players and spectators observed a moment of silence in Hamant's memory. SEATTLE — The University of Washington soccer community gathered Friday...

Tukwila families turn to free market after week without SNAP aid

On Thursday, the lapse in SNAP benefits sent a surge of people to a Tukwila nonprofit for help gathering free food and household essentials. TUKWILA, Wash. — For six days, thousands...

Couple with ties to WA rescued from Jamaica after hurricane tears hotel roof off

Ryan and Cindy Litchfield traveled to Jamaica to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, but soon found themselves trapped when Hurricane Melissa swept through. SEATTLE — A couple who lived in Redmond...

Washington senators weigh in as Congress battles over SNAP, WIC funding

More than 900,000 Washington residents could lose their benefits Nov. 1 if Congress fails to act by Friday. SEATTLE — Washington's senators weighed in Wednesday as lawmakers remain deadlocked over how...

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