Government shutdown impact on Tri-City families: We want to hear from you
With the government shutdown nearing its second month, some Tri-Cities families are already feeling the financial pinch.
More than 18,000 in the Tri-Cities work for the federal government or a contractor. While contractors are still able to pay workers, it’s unclear how long they can keep doing so.
Already 1-in-6 Tri-Cities families rely on SNAP food stamp benefits to make ends meet.
We want to hear from our readers: How is the government shutdown impacting your life?
Be sure to include your contact information if you’d like a reporter to contact you.
This story was originally published October 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM.
Cory McCoy
Tri-City Herald