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
Seattle Mayor signs executive order to reform emergency response
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has signed an executive order to overhaul emergency management coordination across the city, as questions linger about the response to the recent Bite of Seattle shooting.
Kent, WA police searching for suspects after fatal park and ride shooting
Police in Kent are searching for suspects following two separate shootings Tuesday night, including one that left a man dead at a local transit hub.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson unveils plan to curb gun violence
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson released a new plan to tackle gun violence in the city, pairing a bigger police footprint and faster 911 responses with expanded youth programs and mental health resources.
Puget Sound business leaders warn Washington economy is slipping
Business leaders across the Puget Sound region are warning that Washington state is losing its economic edge, urging officials to change course before job losses worsen.
Seattle mayor responds to council demand over police chief's resignation
Mayor Katie Wilson's office has formally responded to Seattle City Councilmember Bob Kettle’s demand for a written explanation regarding the forced resignation of former Police Chief Shon Barnes.
SPD delays release of internal texts from Bite of Seattle case
The decision marks a reversal from earlier in the week, when Sayles indicated the records would be released by Friday in response to public disclosure requests.
Seattle businesses struggle to survive as mayor pushes new jobs plan
While Seattle business owners grapple with thin profit margins and mounting tax pressures, city leaders are attempting to offer a path forward.
Seattle mayor to unveil gun violence reduction strategy after Belltown shootings
Mayor Katie Wilson plans to unveil a gun violence reduction strategy following a violent weekend in Belltown, resulting in three deaths and three injuries.
Police texts raise more questions on Bite of Seattle shooting response
The Seattle Police Department is expected to release internal messages in the coming days regarding the city's response to the deadly "Bite of Seattle" shooting on July 26.
Seattle police say it will release Bite of Seattle emergency messages
The Seattle Police Department expects to release internal records and text messages detailing its emergency response to the Bite of Seattle shooting by the end of this week, according to Interim Police Chief Andre Sayles.