Home distilling ban struck down after 158 years

A U.S. Appellate Court ended a federal prohibition on distilling hard liquor that stretched all the way back to the Reconstruction era. 

Tax Day 2026 freebies and deals

April 15 is tax day and there are several restaurants offering free food deals to help make paying taxes a bit easier.

Health alert issued for mislabeled beef and pork products

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for several raw beef and pork products after inspectors discovered they contained sesame that was not listed on the label. Sesame is a federally recognized allergen.

Michelin Guide coming to Minneapolis as part of Great Lakes region expansion

Minneapolis will join the Michelin Guide as part of a newly announced American Great Lakes region, marking a major milestone for the city’s dining scene.

Starbucks closes popular U District location near UW campus in Seattle

Students at the University of Washington in Seattle will have to find a new spot to grab a coffee or snack near campus, as the conveniently-located Starbucks location shuts down for good on Sunday.

Red Lobster eyes revival of 'Endless Shrimp' after costly menu misstep

Red Lobster's all-you-can-eat deal – which previously contributed to millions in losses – could come back as a limited-time offer very soon.

Garlic sold in three states recalled due to possible botulism contamination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USDA) says Tops Friendly Markets has issued a recall for peeled garlic due to possible botulism contamination.

Seattle chef named finalist for James Beard 'Best Chef' award
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Seattle chef Aaron Tekulve, who owns Surrell and was named finalist for James Beard 'Best Chef' award, sits down with Good Day Seattle anchor Erin Mayovsky to discuss the nomination and inspiration behind his work. 

Seattle chef named James Beard finalist
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Seattle chef Johnny Courtney of Atoma joins Good Day Seattle after being announced as a James Beard Award finalist for the "Best Chef" category. 

Reese's will shift back to classic recipe after backlash, Hershey says

Hershey said it would be shifting back to its classic Reese’s recipe after the grandson of the candy’s founder criticized the company for switching to cheaper ingredients.

Move over meat: AHA pushes plant-forward protein for heart health

Protein lovers may want to spend a little extra time in the produce aisle if they want to ensure a heart-healthy diet. 

New fan experiences at T-Mobile Park this season
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The Seattle Mariners are about to wrap up their first homestand and Malcolm Rogel, the Mariners VP of Fan Experience, joins Good Day Seattle to talk about the new things at T-Mobile Park. 

Food recalls soar in the last five years - See what states have been impacted the most

Food recalls trended higher over the past five years and now sit 20 percent higher than they were at the start of the decade. On top of that, the most serious type of recall – Class I – is the one growing the fastest.