After the threat, the store pulled the discount and asserted it was a temporary measure to support vulnerable customers. The store has instead partnered with the FISH Food Pantry, which will distribute 10% discount cards redeemable at the Grocery Outlet, a workaround to continue providing aid.

The store offered a 10% discount to SNAP customers in response to cut federal benefits, a temporary measure to support low-income shoppers. The USDA warned the discount violated federal rules requiring identical pricing for all customers, and threatened the store’s eligibility to accept EBT cards.

Oregon and allied states show the tariffs inflicted billions in economic losses, disrupted Cascadia’s ports and supply chains, and threatened jobs across industries dependent on imports, illustrating the severe regional consequences of unchecked federal trade authority.

The lawsuit contends that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act was misused to impose long-term tariffs without congressional approval, bypassing the legislative branch and undermining established trade rules that states rely on for stable commerce and legal oversight.

Later, at a second red light, ICE activated lights, broke the passenger-side window, and forced her from the car. As of today, ICE continues to hold her phone and engagement ring, and no criminal charges had been filed as of Monday in federal court records. It is legal to photograph federal agents.

Garcia‑Hernandez had taken photos of ICE agents and vehicle plates at a Chick‑fil‑A drive‑thru, then drove off, when agents began following her. At her first red light afterward, agents approached her car, began recording and refused to show identification. She drove off when the light turned green.

Officials say the withdrawal cancels funding for multiple pilot facilities and thousands of jobs. Oregon and Washington leaders backed the project as a key step to reduce industrial emissions and meet regional climate targets.

The grant accounted for about 20% of project funding. Local governments and businesses are exploring which parts can continue with state or private funds, while the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association seeks DOE clarification and considers possible legal or policy responses.

The initiatives across the Pacific Northwest aim to produce, store, transport, and use hydrogen in sectors like agriculture, transportation, and infrastructure.

The grant accounted for about 20% of project funding. Local governments and businesses are exploring which parts can continue with state or private funds, while the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Association seeks DOE clarification and considers possible legal or policy responses.

Officials say the withdrawal cancels funding for multiple pilot facilities and thousands of jobs. Oregon and Washington leaders backed the project as a key step to reduce industrial emissions and meet regional climate targets.

The initiatives across the Pacific Northwest aim to produce, store, transport, and use hydrogen in sectors like agriculture, transportation, and infrastructure.

Thank you all for supporting your community 💙🤍💚

If you are looking to donate to food banks, cash donations go further than food donations. According to one Seattle food bank, $1 is equal to roughly $3 in bulk purchasing power.

Local Portland businesses are stepping up to SNAP benefit cuts, a list of the businesses and their efforts can be found here: www.kptv.com/2025/10/30/p...

Seattle City Council will vote Monday to release $4 million in November and another $4 in December in emergency funding to food banks, school meal services, and other food distribution.

This is a major step toward institutionalized Cascadian cooperation.

The memorandum: governor.wa.gov/sites/defaul...