Dan Griffin
Dan Griffin is an Emmy-winning journalist who has spent more than a decade covering local news. He returned to FOX 13 News in December 2025. Dan has built a career defined by impactful news reporting and a deep commitment to the communities he serves.
Dan’s journey began after he graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 2012. His first television news reporting job took him to WAOW-TV in Wausau, Wisconsin, where he covered breaking news, intense winter weather, and Beef-A-Rama in Minocqua. Next, he moved to Huntington-Charleston, West Virginia, in 2013 to work at WSAZ-TV. While there, he gained a national perspective covering the Charleston water crisis and the Kim Davis marriage license controversy in Kentucky. In 2015, he joined WLWT-TV in Cincinnati, where he spent six years as a lead reporter covering breaking news and crime, severe weather and tornadoes, the inner workings of city government, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since arriving in Seattle in 2022, Dan has become a trusted fixture in Pacific Northwest news. He first joined FOX 13 News as part of the Good Day Seattle team. His relentless approach to breaking news earned him an Emmy Award for his coverage of the catastrophic flash-ice pileup on I-90 that led to a total highway closure. He departed television news in 2024.
After a brief tenure in a communications role for the City of Seattle, which provided him with a unique inside look at local government operations, Dan realized his true calling remained in local news. He returned to the FOX 13 newsroom and is dedicated to telling the stories that matter to people living across western Washington.
The latest from Dan Griffin
Burien, WA business owner uses surveillance to demand intersection fixes
A Burien business owner is urging city officials to address a dangerous intersection outside his building after capturing numerous vehicle collisions on his security cameras.
RV fire on Seattle's Beacon Hill sparks neighborhood safety concerns
A Tuesday morning RV fire and explosion has intensified frustrations among Beacon Hill residents, who say a growing homeless encampment is impacting their neighborhood's safety and quality of life.
Vigil held for Thurston County, WA 19-year-old, 10 years after disappearance
Family and community members gathered in Olympia to mark 10 years since Logan Schiendelman disappeared.
UW students honor Juniper Blessing after fatal Seattle stabbing
Juniper Blessing is remembered as a talented, deeply sensitive and gifted individual.
North Seattle rape suspect pleads not guilty; bail set at $1M
A 35-year-old man accused of kidnapping and raping a 15-year-old girl near Northgate Station pleaded not guilty, but a King County judge kept his bail at $1 million.
Seattle's Central District gets ‘world-class’ glow-up for 2026 FIFA World Cup
With the world’s biggest stage fast approaching, the Seattle Department of Transportation is ensuring the Central District is ready to shine.
Search for answers continue after UW student stabbed to death
Seattle police are searching for a suspect following the deadly stabbing of a 19-year-old University of Washington student at an off-campus housing complex Sunday night.
Police still seek suspect in fatal stabbing of UW student
A 19-year-old University of Washington student was stabbed to death Sunday night in a laundry room at an off-campus housing complex. Police are currently searching for the suspect.
Aging WA ferry fleet is ‘fragile’, Gov. Ferguson calls for federal dollars
In 2026, Washington's ferry fleet hit full service capacity for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the system is "fragile." Governor Ferguson is calling on the federal government for additional funding.
King County deputies deploy drones for 2026 FIFA World Cup security
The King County Sheriff’s Office is elevating its security measures as Seattle prepares to host an estimated 750,000 fans for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.