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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.
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.
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.
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: 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
Video: Is Pickleball a Real Sport? đ or đ
With the news that Former NFL star quarterback Drew Breesâ pickleball company, Picklr, is coming to Seattle, Jake & Spike ask the question… is it even a sport? Jake votes Yay, and Spike gives a resounding NAY! In fact, he calls it “fat tennis.” đ đ Let us know in the comments what you think […]
Video: AI That Allows Anyone to Create Music
Washington musician Ian Jones joins The John Curley Show and responds to the CEO of AI Song generator Suno saying that artists “don’t enjoy making music.” Listen to The John Curley Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or visit MyNorthwest.com to learn more!
KTTH Opinion
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?
Video: How to stop being awkward in front of the camera?
Jason Rantz “holds space”đđ for Jake Skorheim today. Jake feels he doesn’t come across as casual enough in these videos. Is it the lighting, the framing, or oily skin? Probably all 3, but in the end, does it really matter? Yes. Yes, it does. Cheers to another Double Shot! ââ Listen to The Jason Rantz […]
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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
California's Newsom will join GOP governors in raising flag for Trump inauguration
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) â Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom will join Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and some GOP governors around the country in directing U.S. flags be raised to full height on Inauguration Day. Newsomâs spokesperson Izzy Gardon confirmed Wednesday that the governor would temporarily direct the raising of flags at the state Capitol […]
Governor forces out homeless people by New Orleans Superdome before Super Bowl
NEW ORLEANS (AP) â As New Orleans prepares to host the Super Bowl next month, Louisiana authorities cleared homeless encampments around the stadium on Wednesday and relocated many to a temporary warehouse facility that costs millions of dollars to operate. Gov. Jeff Landry framed the sweep â which city officials say undermines their efforts to […]
Eager visitors flock to see spectacular lava fountaining from Kilauea eruption in Hawaii
HONOLULU (AP) â People were flocking to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Wednesday to get a glimpse of fountaining lava. The eruption that began Dec. 23 in a crater at the summit of Kilauea volcano has paused periodically. It resumed Wednesday morning as a âsmall sluggish lava flow,â and then increased into a fountain that appear […]
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