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WA to provide emergency funds for food banks, Mayor Harrell wants to ban law enforcement from wearing masks, and the Seattle Storm hires a new head coach.

Aid for Gaza remains tenuous despite ceasefire

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains a fragile thing. There have been several instances of attacks and crushing retribution since it went into effect. Caught in the middle of this is the humanitarian aid that was promised as part of the ceasefire agreement. That aid is so crucial and has been a clarion call for supporters of Palestinians. How are aid distribution efforts doing in meeting the overwhelming need?

Bridge over troubled Washington: Billions needed for infrastructure repair

WSDOT is in the “early stages of critical failure” with funds for highway and bridge restoration & preservation, but the WA State Senate has plans to help bolster that effort in upcoming budget sessions.

As SNAP benefit cutoff looms, WA food banks brace for impact

Local food banks say now is the time to volunteer, or give if you're able. Nearly 930,000 Washingtonians will get cut off from those benefits if the government shutdown continues.

National

For one volunteer firefighter in Pine Haven, Wyoming, helping is the biggest reward

Volunteer firefighters are essential in many small, rural communities. They're especially needed in the Western U.S. where fires have been growing. We'll meet one of them.

Europe

How the town of Cortina, Italy, is preparing to co-host the 2026 Winter Olympics

Residents of Cortina, Italy, worry about the effects of the 2026 Winter Olympics on their town.