Which states are declaring emergencies over SNAP funding
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) declared a state of emergency on Thursday as 2.9 million New Yorkers are set to lose crucial SNAP benefits this week because of the government shutdown. The big picture: Some 42 million people across the U.S. will lose safety net nutrition assistance if lawmakers in Washington don’t strike a deal to end the shutdown or find a stopgap measure to extend the benefits. New York, Delaware, Rhode Island, Virginia and Maryland have declared the impending crisis a state of emergency. Continue reading at Axios. (Axios)
‘There is no other option’ as medical costs in Kitsap and Washington jails soar
Penny Sapp gets through few meetings these days without someone bringing up the cost of medical care at the Kitsap County Jail. Prices have more tripled in the less than a decade and become a major contributor to the county’s multi-million budget deficit next year. Sapp, the county’s chief of corrections, says the escalation “feels almost personal” but knows there is almost nothing she can do. Continue reading at Kitsap Sun. (Meegan M. Reid)
WA Head Start closures leave thousands of families without childcare
Two Head Start programs that help a combined 275 children in Washington are planning to close on Nov. 1. And if the Federal Government remains closed, thousands more children are at risk of their programs closing. Around 15,000 families in Washington have children enrolled in Head Start. Continue reading at Kiro. (Kiro)
Axios
Which states are declaring emergencies over SNAP funding
Trump sets lowest-ever refugee cap. See how other presidents compare.
Capital Press
WSU’s new president, ag dean talk budget, research, the future
Washington Farm Service Agency director Wyss fired, reason unclear
Everett Herald
A path to the future
County sheriff working to fix $15M in overspending
Kitsap Sun
‘There is no other option’ as medical costs in Kitsap and Washington jails soar
State to backfill at food banks for expected loss of SNAP for 41,000 in West Sound
News Tribune
Update: Pardoned Tri-Cities Jan. 6 rioter sentenced for threats to Obama
National nonprofit sues to protect Olympic marmots in WA state. Here’s why
Pierce County housing agencies pay rent for folks as far away as Boston. Why?
Trooper has message for driver with ‘scary’ passenger in Washington carpool lane
New York Times
The Debate Dividing the Supreme Court’s Liberal Justices
Olympian
National nonprofit sues to protect Olympic marmots in WA state. Here’s why
Puget Sound Business Journal
Forest for the trees
Seattle Sounders make public call for new investors
Seattle Times
As SNAP cutoff nears, WA families, food banks brace for benefits halt
$185M verdict for toxic lights in WA school upheld by state’s high court
Judges could rule on the fate of SNAP food aid as deadline nears for shutdown to end payments
Opinion: Furloughed federal workers in WA need our help
Spokesman Review
State Supreme Court to decide whether WSU can be held liable for hazing death
‘A mistake and a disservice to farmers’: Top USDA official in WA fired with no explanation
Government shutdown reaches 30-day mark with no end in sight, as NW Republicans and Democrats trade blame
Washington Post
Two of the shutdown’s most dramatic effects are about to hit
One force is propping up the economy. Now it’s getting stronger.
A retired policeman posted a Charlie Kirk meme. He spent a month in jail.
Judge says she’ll likely order Trump administration to send SNAP funds to states
Americans blame Trump and GOP more than Democrats for shutdown, poll finds
WA State Standard
WA Gov. Ferguson ‘skeptical’ of tax increases in 2026
Mothers demand TSA follow its own breast milk and formula rules
Man faces felony charges for threats against Washington governor
Washington state Democrats look at imposing income tax on higher earners
Broadcast
KING 5 TV (NBC)
WSDOT plans major I-405, I-5 lane closures this weekend
Seattle police shoot, kill person reportedly armed with an ax
State officials warn new USPS policies may lead to uncounted ballots
Federal Way businesses excited for Link light rail’s December opening
Communities rally as Washington residents face loss of SNAP benefits
‘Atrociously unsafe’: ICE contractor leaves gun unattended in Tacoma hospital bathroom
Hundreds of thousands of Washington state’s trees are dead or dying – what’s killing them?
Thousands of Washington children could lose Head Start programs if federal shutdown continues
You may be getting a notice that your personal info was leaked in a Conduent data breach. Here’s why
KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
WA Head Start closures leave thousands of families without childcare
Amazon’s Q3 earnings report shows revenue increase after massive layoffs
Lakewood man faces felony charges for death threats against Gov. Ferguson
Government shutdown offers schools a glimpse of life without an Education Department
Poulsbo chef goes viral for offering free meals to federal workers during government shutdown
KNKX Public Radio
University of Washington funds paused as the shutdown drags on
Federal appeals court will rehear case over National Guard deployment to Portland
KUOW Public Radio
Federal protection sought for Olympic Peninsula marmots
Web
Cascadia Daily News
With SNAP benefits set to expire, these Bellingham businesses are offering help
Opinion: Bellingham’s poop plan should include hauling, but only as stopgap
MyNorthwest
Tacoma food bank overwhelmed as need surges during government shutdown
The Urbanist
King County Looks to Replace Program Diverting Youth from Jail