Washington State Behemoth Taking Fire From Multiple Sides
After a pretty smooth run over the last quarter century, global retail giant Costco is facing it's share of adversity...and then some. While small businesses and smaller chains were closing shop for good during the pandemic, Costco saw massive profits. They added roughly 10...
Lay’s potato chips recall upgraded to FDA’s most serious level. Is Ohio affected?
Lays recalled their classic chips in December 2024 . Now, they're being recalled again. This time, the FDA warns that over 6,300 13-ounce bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips could present a life-threatening allergic reaction for those with a severe milk sensitivity. According to...
Ranking the future: WA lawmakers eye overhaul of local elections with ranked choice voting
Right now, most elections in Washington are simple: Voters pick one candidate, and whoever gets the most votes wins. But House Bill 1448 is looking to shake things up by introducing ranked choice voting to local elections. An attempt to implement ranked choice voting failed...
Lay’s ‘Life-Threatening’ Potato Chip Recall Escalated to Highest Risk Level by FDA
With the Super Bowl approaching, it's a good time to double-check your chips.
FDA upgrades Frito-Lay potato chips recall to highest risk level due to undeclared milk
Federal regulators have upgraded a product recall of Lay's Classic Potato Chips to the highest risk level for a batch that may contain undeclared milk ingredients. Last month, Frito-Lay issued a recall warning that more than 6,300 of its 13-ounce bags may contain undeclared...
Prosecutor wants stricter gun laws for kids in WA
SEATTLE - The King County prosecuting attorney’s office says they want tougher gun laws when it comes to kids. According to the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, the most that a juvenile who is convicted of unlawful gun possession will receive is a month behind bars....
FDA Recalls Lay’s Potato Chips, Deems It a ‘Class I’ Risk
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has put Lay’s Potato Chips on food recall, one of the most popular munchies, as a “Class I” risk. Reports claim Lay’s Potato contained undeclared milk. Since undisclosed allergens can trigger severe, life-threatening reactions in sensitive...
Lay’s potato chip recall elevated to FDA’s highest-risk classification
The FDA has upgraded a recall of Lay’s Potato Chips to the highest level possible, meaning consuming the chips will cause adverse health consequences. In December, Texas-based food manufacturer Frito Lay recalled a limited number of Lay’s Classic 13oz because the product could...
Proposal loosens controls on birth control prescriptions
OLYMPIA - Insurance companies will be required to fill up to a 12-month supply of birth control pills, if a bill by Sen. Emily Alvarado, D-Seattle, is approved. “I experience difficulty and frustration every month when I need to return to the pharmacy and fill my birth...
Testing kits for spiked drinks, date rape drugs proposed by lawmakers in Olympia
OLYMPIA, Wash. - A new bill proposed in Olympia would require drinking establishments across Washington State to offer drug testing devices for sale. The proposal stems from the prevalence of “drink-spiking” that often results in hospitalizations across Washington State and the...
