AJ Janavel
I joined the FOX 13 News team in April 2018. This is my first time living or even being on the West Coast, and I’m excited at the opportunity to get to know the Seattle community and tell your stories.
My time in the news industry has given me the chance to live in a few different places across the country. Before Seattle, I worked for WNCN in Raleigh, N.C., WBTW in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and WBOC in Salisbury, Md.
All of these places have been home for me, but my home will always be the Philadelphia area.
I graduated with honors from Susquehanna University in 2010 and went to high school at Salesianum in Wilmington, Delaware.
I love music, art, drawing and playing guitar. I love going to shows. I love the beach, the ocean, and surfing.
If you have any story ideas, or cheese steak and hoagie suggestions, contact me.
The latest from AJ Janavel
Seattle mayor's office orders construction equipment moved in Leschi
Leschi business owners thank Seattle city leaders for removing construction barricades that blocked storefronts before a busy Mother's Day.
Man arrested for kidnapping pregnant girlfriend in Parkland, WA
Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 29-year-old man this week after he allegedly kidnapped and assaulted his pregnant girlfriend in a Parkland neighborhood.
Business owners 'blindsided' by construction in Seattle's Leschi neighborhood
Business owners in Seattle's Leschi neighborhood are demanding answers after a surprise construction project barricaded their storefronts just days before Mother's Day.
Humane Society dog kills family pet at Tacoma Marathon, shelter apologizes
The Humane Society is facing backlash after an adoptable dog killed a family pet during the Tacoma City Marathon — now the shelter is apologizing to the community.
Thousands rally in Seattle for May Day 2026
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Seattle on Friday to mark May Day, continuing a 140-year tradition of advocating for American workers' rights.
Marysville Police investigate homicide after woman’s body found in trash
Police have launched a homicide investigation after a man discovered a woman's body inside a trash bin outside a Marysville apartment complex Wednesday night.
Seattle police investigate shooting near event attended by Mayor Wilson
Seattle police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday evening near a community event attended by Mayor Katie Wilson.
Washington sues GEO Group over access to Tacoma ICE Processing Center
Bob Ferguson and Nick Brown said they've received thousands of complaints from detainees at the Northwest ICE Processing Center. Now, they're suing to let health officials inside.
Veteran says he was scammed of $28K by WA construction company
A disabled veteran told us he was scammed out of $28,000 for a backyard project in Fircrest by a construction company. He says the betrayal hits harder because they brand as "veteran owned."
Three men sentenced in western WA burglary ring targeting Asian families
Three men were sentenced for burglarizing the homes of Asian and East Indian families across western Washington.