After nearly 10 months of a closed door search and interview process, Seattle Public Schools has announced Ben Shuldiner as its new superintendent. Shuldiner has previous experience as a teacher, principal and superintendent @komonews

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ELECTION DAY: 1 day to go! Seattle mayoral race: Incumbent Bruce Harrell pushing experience, challenger Katie Wilson pushing change #WaElex

In the final stretch to Election Day, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell & his challenger Katie Wilson are out talking to voters. Harrell relying heavily on experience & a ‘proven track record,’ while Wilson says the city is ‘ready for change’ @komonews

If you haven't bought your Halloween candy yet, prepare to pay more. A new analysis found that candy prices are up 10.8% from last year with chocolate seeing the biggest increase. @clairecweber reports. #KOMONews

As the govt. shutdown enters its 24th day, Food Lifeline in South Seattle says its shelves have never been so empty. Funding for SNAP benefits (food stamps) is set to run out by Nov. 1. Food Lifeline calls it a ‘crisis’ @komonews

#HAPPENINGNOW Pierce Co. Sheriff Keith Swank is holding a press conference to discuss charges filed against a detective involved in a July DUI crash. Major Chad Dickerson is charged with 2 counts of vehicular assault for an off-duty crash that injured 2 people @komonews

#HAPPENINGNOW Thousands gather at the Seattle Center Saturday for a ‘No Kings’ protest against the Trump admin. Participants are peaceful & SPD says it’s not expecting counter-protestors. Similar rallies are planned across the US today @komonews

NEW THIS MORNING: Mariners fans stay hopeful despite tough 13-4 loss to Blue Jays in ALCS Game 3 Our @clairecweber spoke with fans outside @TMobilePark.

Marysville Youth Football says more than $1k worth of its equipment was stolen earlier this month. 2 pads were taken from the program’s tackling sleds. So far, the community has raised about $500 to help cover the cost @komonews

First live shot makes it official! I’m so excited to join the talented @komonews team as a reporter in Seattle! Can’t wait to start covering this busy city & Washington state 👏🏼👩🏼‍💻

BREAKING: Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, President Trump has said. https://t.co/KI6k3Q7L09

The attack on Charlie Kirk is disgusting, vile, and reprehensible. In the United States of America, we must reject political violence in EVERY form.

BREAKING: Conservative youth activist Charlie Kirk has been shot during an event at Utah Valley University, according to law enforcement sources. A suspect is in custody, according to a school alert. Read more: https://t.co/3xvGzbR8FN

I’m excited to share I recently joined the talented team @DenverChannel as their newest morning reporter! I’m grateful for this opportunity to call the Mile High City home and tell the stories of Colorado⛰️

Everyone tells you 2 years will fly by.. they’re right! Last week was my last with @ABCNews4 in Charleston 💙 Thank you to the Lowcountry for letting me share your stories! I’m so grateful I started my career here. To much more reporting in my future…

Nancy Mace is in bond court in Charleston for Eric Bowman, one of 4 men she accused of being sexual predators. Bowman is charged with first-degree criminal domestic violence in connection with a 2016 incident involving his estranged wife. @ABCNews4 #chsnews

Sen. Lindsey Graham visiting the SC Ports today for the final reimbursement in the Charleston Harbor deepening project. @LindseyGrahamSC says “The port of Charleston is the crown jewel of SC’s economy.” @ABCNews4 #chsnews #scnews

Two years ago, I moved to Charleston, SC to start my journalism career with @ABCNews4. This was my last week with the station🫶🏾 Words can’t describe how grateful I am for this experience and the friendships I made. Thank you for welcoming me with open arms, Charleston🎉

An escort has begun for the South Carolina Highway Patrol Trooper First Class Dennis D. Ricks, who was struck and killed by a box truck in Orangeburg County on Aug. 10.