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FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods
U.S. regulators have banned the dye called Red 3 from the nationâs food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics.
Edmonds names interim police chief amid troubling city-wide financial woes
Assistant Chief Rod Sniffen will serve as the acting police chief for the Edmonds Police Department, starting in March.
Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire deal to pause war, release some hostages, mediators say
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire deal, mediators said. The agreement will pause the devastating 15-month war in the Gaza Strip.
Driver threatening passenger with gun leads to officer-involved shooting in Auburn
A shooting involving a police officer broke out in Auburn early Wednesday morning, leaving one man dead, Auburn Police confirmed.
Bellevue residents urged to be vigilant about their safety after attacks
In one of the attacks, the Bellevue Police Department say a 72-year-old woman was attacked, robbed and thrown to the ground.
Jury finds chemical company liable for $100M to individuals with illnesses linked to Monroe school
Pharmaceutic, chemical company Monsanto was found liable by a Washington jury for $100 million on Tuesday, according to Law360.
SeattleSports.com
Video: Do The #Seahawks Need to Improve Pass Rushers for 2025? | Seattle Sports
Hosts Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton to discuss the Seahawks pass rushers Boye Mafe, Derek Hall, Dre Jones and Uchenna Nwosu’s 2024 season and how they can improve for 2025. —- Listen to The Wyman & Bob Show weekdays from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. live on Seattle Sports 710 AM and the Seattle Sports […]
Lefko: The path for Seahawks to win a Super Bowl within 3 seasons
Mike Lefko shares a three-step plan he believes can vault the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl title in the near future.
Yorger Bautista highlights Marinersâ 12 international signings
The Seattle Mariners' group of 12 signees includes two of MLB Pipeline's top-20 players for the 2025 international class.
Video: Best Attributes of Remaining NFL Playoff Teams | Seattle Sports
NFL Network Analyst and former NFL scout Daniel Jeremiah discusses the best attributes of remaining playoff teams. —- Listen to The Brock & Salk Show weekdays from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. on Seattle Sports 710 AM or on-demand wherever you listen to podcasts. —– For more Seahawks coverage from SeattleSports.com, visit: https://sports.mynorthwest.com/category/seahawks/ More info […]
Mariners reacquire catcher in deal with Orioles
The Seattle Mariners recouped a minor-league catcher they traded to the Baltimore Orioles for a reliever last season.
What we learned about Seahawks OC candidate Klint Kubiak
New Orleans Saints play-by-play voice Mike Hoss shared his insight on one of the Seattle Seahawks' four known offensive coordinator targets.
KIRO Newsradio Opinion
Video: You Won't Believe the New Seattle Gun Law That's Been Proposed!
The owner of a gun that gets stolen could face fines and felonies if the thief commits a violent crime with said gun. #guns #gunlaws #washingtonstate Watch the FULL video on the KIRO Newsradio YouTube channel. đ in bio.
Video: You Won't Believe the New Seattle Gun Law That's Been Proposed!
Gee & Ursula discuss a new bill aimed at curbing rising gun thefts throughout the state has been drawn up for lawmakers to mull and debate in the Washington Legislature. Listen to the Gee and Ursula Show every weekday at 9am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to […]
Video: Is Pickleball a Real Sport? đ or đ
Jake & Spike tackle the hard hitting question: is pickleball a REAL sport? Spike is not a fan of what he calls “fat tennis.” đ đ #pickleball #pickleballtiktok #pickleballislife #tenni #tennis #tennistiktok
KTTH Opinion
Video: Why are adults wearing panda beanies everywhere in 2025?
Why are ADULTS suddenly wearing knit hats or beanies meant to look like pandas or cats? What are we missing? Itâs a Double Shot.âïžâïž Listen to The Jason Rantz Show weekdays from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. on AM 770 KTTH or on-demand wherever you listen to podcast Listen to the Jake and Spike Show […]
Rantz: Democrats oppose Pete Hegseth drinking, yet embrace violent gang members, sex offenders
To Democrats in the Senate, Pete Hegseth drinking is a disqualifier. Yet they push laws to help criminals get housing and jobs?
Rantz: New law brings small cafes to every Washington neighborhood that wants one
A new law would mandate Washington neighborhoods permit cafés in residential areas. But what if neighbors don't want them?
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MyNorthwest Traffic
Skagit County sees a major speed limit reduction on I-5
Beginning Wednesday, drivers will see a significant speed limit reduction on Interstate 5 (I-5) in Burlington.
Facing budget cuts, will Olympia finally fund our roads like it should?
Lawmakers in Olympia simply do not fund our roads, bridges and ferries anywhere close to adequately, and this isn't likely to change.
Driving in Dallas: A Seattleiteâs perspective on merging, tolls and overall chaos
I just returned from Dallas, and I have some thoughts on driving in Texas. Seattle-area drivers would not do well around Dallas.
MyNorthwest Weather
Western WA weather: Dry week ahead with lots of morning fog
This mid-January dry weather is anticipated to result in areas of morning clouds and fog. More sunshine is anticipated mid-week.
Cliff Mass doesn't think the California wildfires had much to do with climate change
Firefighters continue to battle major wildfires in the Los Angeles area of Southern California that have killed multiple people.
PNW weather update: Expect reprieve from 'big dark' with drier, sunnier week
This weekâs weather will have less rain and more sunshine, which should help give a sense of relief from the PNW's "big dark."
MyNorthwest Politics
'SMN:' City Council member Rivera has concerns over Harrell's One Seattle plan
Speaking to KIRO Newsradio, Seattle City Council member Maritza Rivera expressed concerns about Mayor Bruce Harrell's One Seattle plan.
Sober roads ahead: Washington lawmakers renew push to lower BAC limit to 0.05
In a renewed effort to combat impaired driving, lawmakers are trying once again to lower the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers from 0.08 to 0.05.
Inslee's final State of the State Address: A call for equity and resistance
Governor Jay Inslee issued his final State of the State address Tuesday to a joint session of the Washington Legislature.
MyNorthwest Lifestyle
What products contain Red 3 dye? Checking ingredient labels is the best way to find out
The Food and Drug Administration is ordering food and drug makers to remove a dye called Red 3 from the products U.S. consumers eat and drink. The colorant was banned from cosmetics and non-oral medications decades ago because a study showed it caused cancer when eaten by rats. But it kept appearing on the ingredient […]
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods
U.S. regulators have banned the dye called Red 3 from the nationâs food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics.
US population projections shrink from last year because of declining birth rates, less immigration
The Congressional Budget Office has shrunk its projections for the U.S. population in 30 years to 372 million residents, a 2.8% drop from last year, citing declining birth rates and less expected immigration. The budget office last year projected 383 million people living in the United States in 30 years but reduced that figure by […]
MyNorthwest History
New Yearâs Eve icon's forgotten ties to Northwest hydroplane racing
He was a fixture every New Yearâs Eve, first on radio and then on TV, but bandleader Guy Lombardo also had a strong, very loud â and sometimes very fast â hydroplane racing connection to Seattle
Jimmy Carter in 1980: 'Moon looks like a golf course' compared to Mount St. Helens
When Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, President Jimmy Carter declared the entire state of Washington a federal disaster area.
Owner: Historic Merchantâs CafĂ© in Seattle will re-open after renovations
Merchantâs CafĂ© in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood is reportedly closing on New Year's Eve, according to a report.
National News
Treasury nominee plans to say at confirmation hearing that Trump will unleash 'economic golden age'
WASHINGTON (AP) â U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent plans to say Thursday during his confirmation hearing that President-elect Donald Trump has an opportunity to unleash âa new economic golden age.” According to prepared testimony given to The Associated Press, Bessent will say the U.S. must secure vulnerable supply chains, levy sanctions to address national security […]
Hawaii lawmakers vow to stabilize property insurance market as climate change fuels higher premiums
HONOLULU (AP) â Hawaii lawmakers began a new legislative session Wednesday with a vow to try to stabilize the state’s property insurance market as hurricanes, wildfires and other climate change-influenced disasters at home and elsewhere prompt insurance carriers to raise rates. Hurricanes in Florida and North Carolina and wildfires in California affect the insurance business […]
Nevada GOP governor tells Democratic-controlled Legislature to set politics aside, find compromise
Nevada’s Republican governor extended a hand Wednesday to the Democratic-controlled state Legislature, saying they need to come together to find solutions for urgent issues like affordable housing and access to adequate health care. Gov. Joe Lombardo’s address in the state capital of Carson City sets the tone for how he plans to advance his policies […]
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