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churches are hoping to sell off some of their property to turn it into affordable housing.

The goal is to shore up church finances and help with the affordability crisis in our region.

But they're running into some big challenges.

We'll talk with Seattle Times business reporter Heidi Groover about that in a few minutes.

But first, let's get you caught up.

Okay. Heidi Groover about that in a few minutes. But first, let's get you caught up. Postal workers will spread out today, not just to deliver your mail, but also for organized rallies.

Seattle area postal workers are joining a national day of action by USPS workers who want

better staffing and service at post offices.

Rallies are planned in 90 cities in the U.S., including Seattle and Spokane.

And we have five, count them five weeks until the November election.

And this week is a big one for debates.

You can hear the vice-presidential

debate between Tim Walls and J.D. Vance on KU.O.W. at 6 p.m. tonight.

For something more local, Seattle City Council candidates, Tanya Wu and Alexis Mercedes

Rink, debate at 7.30 tonight hosted by Town Hall Seattle. Tomorrow, Wednesday, there's a congressional debate between

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