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Seattle's Fresh Bucks program helps families afford, eat more fresh foods

A University of Washington study recently found that Seattle’s Fresh Bucks program that helps low-income families buy fruits and vegetables is also helping their daily intake of fresh produce.
- Ruby de Luna
6 tips to help Seattleites elevate their ramen game

Lopez Island chef Josh Ratza wrote the book about taking ramen to the next level. In "Elevated Instant Ramen: Inspiration, Ideas, Ideology," Ratza explores the art and nuance of the ramen hack. It turns out, even a brick or styrofoam bowl of instant noodles can become a gourmet meal on a budget if you know where to look and what to add.
- Tan Vinh
WA seniors face tough choices after Congress cuts federal food program

Many people expect to live their golden years in leisure after decades of hard work. But two Marysville residents recently found themselves worrying about being able to buy food. They’re among the hundreds of thousands of Washington residents who rely on SNAP, the federal food assistance program. Now that Congress has cut $186 billion in funding for the program, they’re anxiously waiting for what happens next.
- Ruby de Luna
Best eats on Seattle’s $800 million waterfront

Seattle Times writers chat about the history of the waterfront and the food spots worth braving the crowds to check out on Seattle's new "front porch."
- Tan Vinh
PCC returns to downtown Seattle — with a smaller footprint

When PCC Corner Market opens this week, it will focus more on prepared foods for downtown workers and residents.
- Ruby de Luna
Ancient Korean rice wine is making waves in the Northwest. Meet the family behind its revival

Many people enjoy sake, the Japanese rice wine. But now, a local brewing company is betting diners will soon make room for Korean rice wine.
- Ruby de Luna
Ready-to-eat food recalled in Washington amid national listeria outbreak that's hospitalized 10

At least 10 people in the U.S. have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat food products, and a producer is voluntarily recalling several products, federal officials said.
- Associated Press
Middle Eastern, North African food steps into Seattle's culinary spotlight

Mediterranean food is a sweeping designation that embraces a wide variety of cuisines. One specific region — Middle Eastern, North African — is stepping into Seattle’s crowded food scene.
- Ruby de Luna
Beloved WSU bread-baking lab in Burlington threatened by Trump cuts

Food research at Washington State University is being hit by federal funding cuts. That includes the WSU Breadlab in Burlington, which studies, grows, and bakes new kinds of whole grains.
- Casey Martin
Seattle businesses on edge about Trump's trade tariffs

Local businesses are scrambling to figure out how to deal with the Trump administration’s latest trade tariffs.
- Ruby de Luna

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