Seattle News Weekly Podcast

On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Matthew Smith is joined by FOX 13 Meteorologist Abby Acone to talk about the flooding across the Puget Sound. Abby is checking in from Renton where Cedar River is on track to break an all-time flooding record. The two also chat about the setup for this atmospheric river and what made it different from previous ones.

On this episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Hana Kim and AJ Janavel discuss budget politics in Olympia, and a tense press conference pushing for higher payroll taxes on Washington's biggest corporations.

Thanksgiving weekend is here! On this episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Erin Mayovsky and Adam Gehrke talk about what they're looking forward to most for the holiday, what to expect when it comes to the busiest travel times, and what to talk about at the dinner table when things get awkward.

On the 15th episode of the “Seattle News Weekly” podcast, FOX 13's Bill Wixey sits down with actor and instructor Carter Rodriquez to explore Freehold’s Engaged Theater Residency Program inside Washington’s prisons. Rodriquez shares how writing, performance, and community help incarcerated men break down walls, express their stories, and rebuild their humanity. It’s a powerful look at transformation, art, and connection behind bars.

A good Samaritan from Clallam County, Melvin Swaggerty, was making a DoorDash delivery on October 19, when he spotted a couple with their seven children on the side of the road. Swaggerty offered them a ride and the family accepted the offer. Everything was going fine until the father of the family allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed Swaggerty several times in the neck and head. On this episode of the 'Seattle News Weekly' podcast, FOX 13's David Rose is joined by Melvin and his brother Martin to talk about the harrowing experience. Melvin shares a powerful message of resiliency and strength, and chats with David about what comes next for the suspect behind the attack.

Election day has come and gone. FOX 13's Hana Kim is joined by FOX 13 political analyst Sandeep Kaushik to talk about the recent political trends in Seattle and Washington state as whole, and how they were front and center this election cycle. The two also chatted about how this year's election is a sign of what's to come in next year's midterms.

Election day is right around the corner. On this episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Erin Mayovsky and John Hopperstad break down the race for Seattle Mayor and more.

We're deep into fall, and as temperatures drastically cool, many might be wondering what kind of winter will be shaping up in the coming months ? El Ni?o or La Ni?a? Good Day Seattle anchor Bill Wixey is joined by FOX 13 Seattle Chief Meteorologist Brian MacMillan, who breaks down the climate science and what to expect this winter.

On the tenth episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle anchor David Rose and reporter Lauren Donovan discuss a 2006 cold case out of Snohomish County, which continues to haunt the community. It's been nearly 20 years, but David Stodden ? who lost his wife and daughter ? is still processing the pain.

On the ninth episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle anchor Hana Kim talks about a suite of controversial new taxes that took effect this month, pushed by the state's Democratic-majority Legislature. Joining Hana to discuss the effect of these recent taxes is Joshua Dirks, team lead of Seattle-based advertising company Project Bionic.