Three days after suffering an ankle injury in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Seattle Seahawks will be without running back Ken Walker III when they travel for a post-Christmas battle against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

Walker exited Sunday’s loss to Minnesota late in the fourth quarter following a goal line run and the team quickly declared him doubtful to return. With Seattle only holding two walkthroughs leading up to Thursday’s Week 17 contest in Chicago, he was listed as a non-participant for both, a clear sign he wouldn’t be able to recover in time to suit up for the critical late-season matchup.

Injuries have been a significant problem for Walker in his third season with the Seahawks, as he already missed four games earlier in the year with oblique and calf injuries, including two games earlier this month against the Cardinals and Packers.

With Walker sidelined, Seattle will turn to Zach Charbonnet for his fifth start of the season after the second-year back wasn’t listed on the final injury report. He only had one carry against Minnesota after missing practice time last week with an oblique strain, but he was upgraded to full participant on Tuesday and Wednesday’s walkthrough.

Behind Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh will serve as the primary backup and should see extensive action, especially with Charbonnet not being 100 percent healthy himself. The team could also sign George Holani off of the practice squad to the 53-man roster, but a corresponding move would need to be made to create a spot for him.

Aside from Walker, the Seahawks also ruled out tight end Brady Russell with a foot issue and he will miss his fifth game out of the past seven. He could be a candidate for injured reserve if the team wants to sign Holani to help replace Walker on the depth chart at running back.

Safety K’Von Wallace, who returned to practice two weeks ago from injured reserve, will not be activated prior to Thursday’s game in Chicago. Seattle will have to make a decision on whether or not to activate him for the season finale in Los Angeles next week.

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SEATTLE – The New York Times just declared a local Seattle bakery as one of the best in America. 

That’s right, Saint Bread on Portage Bay Waterfront near the University of Washington has made the list of “22 best bakeries across the U.S. right now.”

The Times picked out the bakeries based on their travels across the country this past year. Some of the baked goods featured by the magazine include Saint Bread’s cardamom croissant and its cinnamon-Okinawan sugar toast. 

We caught up with the owner, Yasuaki Saito, who told FOX 13 he had no idea his bakery was going to make the list.

“Oh you know they don’t tell you about these sorts of things, they kind of show up in the press. We are very fortunate here. We’ve had some good press over the years…this is another one of those recognitions of the hard work and effort the team puts in every day. We are the type of place that is based in our community, and we make sure the product going out is really great, and we are serving it with a smile.”

Saito says they will be closed for the holidays, so the next time you can check them out will be on Friday, January 3. 

Saint Bread Bakery in Seattle

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SEATTLE – A potent atmospheric river arrives on Christmas Day. Conditions will be blustery with increasing wind along the coast, through the Inlet and for some portions of the North Sound.  

Heavy lowland rain and mountain snow will increase throughout the morning and into the evening. 

Luckily, Santa will scoot in and out of Western Washington before all the rain settles in. Rainfall totals will range between 1-2″ during the day tomorrow.  Heavy snow will impact pass travel beginning tomorrow through perhaps Friday. 

An atmospheric river will arrive on Christmas day, bringing wind, rain and mountain snow. 

Along with the rain and mountain snow, winds will be gusty at times with the arrival of the front tomorrow.  A high wind watch will be in effect for the coastal regions, along with the Inlet and Western Skagit and Whatcom counties. 

Powerful winds could lead to power outages and damage along the coast and North Sound on Wednesday and Thursday.

Powerful winds could lead to power outages and damage along the coast and North Sound on Wednesday and Thursday. (FOX 13 Seattle)

Heavy mountain snow totaling 1-3′, along with gusty winds will be possible. A winter storm warning will go into effect early Wednesday morning. Travel will be very difficult in the coming days over the passes.  

Please monitor the weather conditions along with road conditions before traveling.

Heavy mountain snow is forecast to hit our area passes from Wednesday-Friday. 

A weather alert day is in effect for Wednesday and Thursday for rain, wind and snow.  The week remains unsettled with more chances for rain.   By New Year’s Eve, conditions are looking a little drier to enjoy the show at the Space Needle. 

A weather alert day is in effect for Wednesday and Thursday for rain, wind and snow. The week remains unsettled with more chances for rain.

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