News

FOX 13 is Seattle and Western Washington’s source for breaking news, weather, traffic and sports.

Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.

The Seattle Sounders are off to a strong start despite injuries, winning four straight road matches and losing just once in their first six games. Young players have stepped up to fill key roles as Seattle prepares for another away matchup against Minnesota.

The Trump administration is shifting responsibility for student loans to the Treasury Department, starting with borrowers in default, as part of a broader effort to scale back the Education Department. Officials say the move will streamline the system, while critics warn it could create confusion for borrowers.

Tulips are already starting to bloom in Skagit Valley on the first day of spring, marking one of the earliest blooms on record. Growers say warm winter conditions have shifted the timing, with daffodils and tulips overlapping as the annual Tulip Festival approaches April 1.

A new Washington law expands eligibility for certain non-U.S. citizens to work as police officers, firefighters and prosecutors if they have federal work authorization. Gov. Bob Ferguson also signed measures supporting wildfire response and preserving rare apple varieties across the state.

TSA agents at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are continuing to work without pay during the government shutdown, with many missing multiple paychecks. Community groups and airport partners are stepping in with food and essential donations to support workers and their families as travel continues.

Chuck Norris, the martial artist turned action star known for films like “The Delta Force” and the long-running series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died at 86. His family says he passed away surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy in film, television and martial arts.

A Ballard business owner says a burglar spent more than an hour inside her shop, stealing thousands of dollars in equipment after a break-in through a neighboring space. She is now calling for changes to Seattle police response policies as she covers repair costs out of pocket.

Court records outline a detailed case against a 16-year-old suspect accused in a targeted double shooting that killed two students in South Seattle. Investigators say surveillance video, witness statements and cell phone data tie the teen to the ambush-style attack.

Floodwaters are rising in Snohomish, where parts of Cady Park are partially submerged, while a landslide has forced the closure of northbound Interstate 5 near Bellingham. WSDOT says unstable debris continues to move, keeping crews from clearing the roadway as the closure is expected to last through the night.

Travelers across the U.S. are facing long airport security lines as a partial government shutdown continues to impact TSA staffing. With agents working without pay and increased spring break travel, wait times at some major airports are stretching for hours.