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 bus driver gets lost on route with passengers on board
A bizarre midnight commute in Seattle has gone viral after a King County Metro bus driver apparently got lost on the job and had to ask passengers for directions.
A look behind the fire line of WA's deadly Chelan Hills Fire
The Chelan Hills Fire remains out of control five days after investigators said someone started the deadly fire.
Family loses everything in WA's Chelan Hills fire
A wildfire in eastern Washington has burned multiple homes, consumed tens of thousands of acres, and investigators said they have found one person dead in a burned car.
Seattle Dog ranked best hot dog in US ahead Fourth of July
The Seattle Dog was ranked the best hot dog in the country in a recent taste test by the New York Times, just in time for the Fourth of July weekend.
45,000 lbs of trash picked up during Seattle World Cup matches
Seattle city officials say during the first four games of FIFA World Cup 2026 crews picked up more than 45,000 lbs of trash in the areas around Seattle Stadium.
6 King County, WA kids to bear flags at Belgium vs Senegal World Cup match
Six local kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County will take the field Wednesday as official flag bearers for the FIFA World Cup match between Belgium and Senegal at Seattle Stadium.
Families left homeless after Whidbey Island, WA fireworks explosion
A massive fireworks explosion destroyed multiple homes on Whidbey Island on Tuesday afternoon, leaving families homeless and triggering a federal investigation.
Whidbey Island, WA fireworks blast destroys homes, injures 5
A massive explosion triggered by hundreds of pounds of stored fireworks destroyed multiple homes and injured five people on Whidbey Island on Wednesday afternoon.
Couples panic, wedding plans sink due to flooded Seattle ferry venue
Some soon-to-be brides and grooms are in a panic as a popular venue that floats on Lake Union took on water on Monday, sinking some people’s wedding plans.
Seattle temperatures to hit 80s for USA vs Australia match
Temperatures in the 80s are expected for Friday’s USA vs Australia World Cup match at Seattle Stadium. Health officials are urging fans to stay safe.