KIRO 7 viewers help eliminate $5 mil. in medical debt March 14, 2018 More people are coming forward looking to give to help families with medical debt, and have now helped KIRO 7 eliminate more than $5 million in medical debt for people in Western Washington. Last month, KIRO spent $12,000 dollars and
How to contact Jesse Jones June 27 Do you need help with a consumer problem? Jesse Jones may be able to help. (Watch a video on how a story gets on the air.) Before writing, please try and resolve the issue on your own and keep documentation
Tobacco use among young people on the rise due to e-cigarettes, CDC says 2:00pm, February 22 Sarah Johnson/Pixabay By: Kyle Nazario, Atlanta Journal-Constitution Teens cigarette smoking rates have dropped for the past decade. However, according to the CDC, tobacco use among U.S. young people is now on the rise. More than 1 in 4 high school students said
Here’s when Universal will open its new Harry Potter roller coaster February 22 WFTV.com By: Kevin Williams, WFTV.com Wizards, rejoice! The phenomenon that is Harry Potter is expanding fast at Universal Orlando Resort. The park announced Thursday that its new Harry Potter roller coaster will open June 13. According to a tweet, the ride
KIRO 7 gets first look at new T-Mobile Park signage for Mariners ballpark February 22 By: Rob Munoz, KIRO 7 News The first thing you notice is the bright magenta neon that has a way of grabbing your eyeballs’ attention. It’s definitely not Navy and Northwest Green colors that Mariners fans are accustomed to.
3,000 turkey fryers recalled over potential fire hazard February 21 Photo: Consumer Product Safety Commission By: Shelby Lin Erdman, Cox Media Group National Content Desk Some 3,000 outdoor turkey fryers are under recall over a potential oil leak that could cause a fire. The voluntarily recall involves the Academy Sports + Outdoor Gourmet Turkey Keg
Daylight saving time 2019: When do we set our clocks ahead? February 21 Photo Credit: Phrontis via Wikimedia Commons By: Debbie Lord, Cox Media Group National Content Desk If you live for those extra hours of daylight in the afternoons that daylight saving time brings, take heart, your time is coming. Daylight saving time, that is. On March 10
Recall alert: Nature’s Path Foods recalls EnviroKidz cereals because of gluten February 20 FDA.gov By: Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk Nature’s Path Foods has announced a recall of some of its EnviroKidz cereals, the Food and Drug Administration announced. The company is recalling Choco Chimps, Gorilla Munch and Jungle Munch cereals
Report: FAA investigates Southwest Airlines’ baggage weight data February 20 Photo Credit: Luiz Eduardo via Wikimedia Commons (File Photo) By: Kelly Yamanouchi, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Federal Aviation Administration has been investigating Southwest Airlines’ weight and balance data, a critical part of aviation safety. The Wall Street Journal reported that the FAA is investigating Dallas-based Southwest for “miscalculation of
Jesse investigates medical records faxed to the wrong people February 20 What if you found out your medical records were being sent to the wrong people? Jesse Jones uncovered that it’s happening to some local patients.
Petitioners favor sale of Montana to Canada to reduce national debt February 19 12019/Pixabay By: Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk With the U.S. national debt soaring above $22 trillion for the first time, one group has come up with a solution to ease the burden. Sell Montana to Canada. Price tag?
Amazon plans expansion in Bellevue February 19 Photo Credit: Amazon.com logo plain via Wikimedia commons By: Alison Grande, KIRO 7 News Just days after Amazon eliminated a major expansion in New York City it looks like the Eastside is going to benefit. According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, Amazon put down non-refundable earnest money
Papa John’s offering free college tuition to corporate employees February 18 Photo Credit: Michael Rivera via Wikimedia Commons (File Photo) By: Michelle Ewing, Cox Media Group National Content Desk LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Papa John’s is tossing a new benefit to employees of the pizza chain. In a news release last week, the company announced that it has partnered with Purdue
Recall alert: Honda Ridgelines recalled, could catch fire after using car wash February 18 Photo Credit: Pkofler via Wikimedia Commons By: Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk Honda has issued a recall covering its 2017 to 2019 Ridgeline. That’s because company officials said there is an issue with the fuel pump feed ports. The recall affects 106,683 pickups.
Cadillac owners reporting vehicle fires caused by seat heaters February 15 Photo Credit: Photo provided by Delecia Douglas By: Boston25News.com Several drivers are reporting their vehicles caught fire, and they blame electric seat warmers. Delecia Douglas drives a 2013 Cadillac SRX. She said she started her SUV to warm up and walked away. “I just kept smelling something
‘Tinder for cows’ app is new meet market for livestock February 15 wernerdetjen/Pixabay By: Bob D’Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk It’s a meet market for cattle. Just swipe to the right. A Tinder-inspired app for tenderloins is helping farmers in the United Kingdom find potential partners for their cattle, Reuters reported.
Payless could be close to closing all stores, filing for bankruptcy February 15 Photo Credit: BentleyMall via Wikimedia Commons (File Photo) By: Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk The discount shoe retailer Payless ShoeSource could close most if not all of its 2,700 stores once it files for bankruptcy later this month, CNBC is reporting. Company owners have been
New Barbies to have prosthetic leg, wheelchairs February 14 Mattel, Inc By: Kelcie Willis, Cox Media Group National Content Desk Mattel has unveiled its latest line of inclusive Barbie dolls as it celebrates 60 years of the iconic toy. Teen Vogue reported that, among the latest in the Barbie Fashionistas line
Recall alert: Watermelon juice recalled, could contain plastic February 14 FDA.gov By: Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk World Waters, LLC has issued a recall of some lots of its WTRMLN WTR cold pressed watermelon juice, the Food and Drug Administration announced. The reason — there could be some
Amazon backs out of plans to build new headquarters in New York February 14 Photo Credit: Amazon.com logo plain via Wikimedia commons By: Theresa Seiger, Cox Media Group National Content Desk Officials with the online retailing giant Amazon announced Thursday that the company is pulling out of plans to build one of its headquarters in New York City. “After much thought and
Ford issues multiple recalls covering 1.4M Ford, Lincoln vehicles February 13 (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File) By: Ann Smajstrla, Cox Media Group National Content Desk DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford is issuing three recalls covering more than 1.4 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles in North America. Ford is issuing a safety recall on select 2011-2013 Ford F-150
Will tax refunds be lower this year? Yes, for some February 13 By: Debbie Lord, Cox Media Group National Content Desk Those expecting income tax refunds this year may be upset when checks start showing up in their mailboxes — or even more upset when they end up writing the IRS a