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Lake Stevens Middle School has a new four-legged friend on campus, a therapy dog named Chandler who is helping students with stress and anxiety. Students and staff say Chandler, who came from Canine Companions, has a "magic" ability to provide a sense of comfort and make them feel safe and welcome at school.

After temporarily having the highest gas prices in the country, Washington is now second only to California. According to a GasBuddy analyst, the recent price spike is due to refinery and pipeline outages on the West Coast.

A former Boeing office building in Renton has become a haven for squatters and vandals, angering neighbors and local businesses. The dilapidated building at 500 Park Avenue is a constant source of concern, with witnesses reporting the smell of drugs and an increase in police and fire calls. Community members are now urging the city to force the property's owner to secure or demolish the building.

West Seattle mother of infant twins, both diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, is speaking out about her fear that new federal budget cuts to Medicaid could jeopardize her daughters' care.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaching, officials in Renton are seeking volunteers to act as victims in a large-scale mass casualty simulation. The drill, scheduled for October 8, will help first responders prepare for worst-case scenarios and ensure the city is ready to handle emergencies during the tournament.

Officials on Thursday identified the three police officers that were killed when they were ambushed while responding to a domestic call Wednesday in York County, Pennsylvania.

A Black Hawk helicopter carrying four service members crashed in Thurston County Wednesday night, sparking a fire and prompting a large emergency response. The helicopter went down near Summit Lake, and authorities, including the Thurston County Sheriff's Office, were initially unable to approach the fiery scene. Military officials have not released information on the status of the service members or the cause of the crash, which remains under investigation.

Three teenage boys are in juvenile detention, and one other has yet to be located, after allegedly chasing down and beating a transgender woman in Renton Monday night.

The International Coastal Cleanup is mobilizing individuals around the globe to remove trash and debris from the world's beaches and waterways. The annual event engages volunteers in a coordinated effort to protect marine ecosystems and raise awareness about the impact of pollution.

As pickleball's popularity soars across America, the constant "thwack" of paddles is becoming a source of contention. With new courts popping up everywhere, many neighbors are growing annoyed by the noise nuisance of the nation's fastest-growing sport.

On the sixth episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle anchor David Rose and Renton Mayor Armando Pavone talk about abandoned buildings in the city dropping property tax revenue. The two also discuss a recent attack on a transgender woman by teenagers in Renton, and how the city is preparing for the 2026 World Cup.

The Trump administration is seeking an emergency order from the Supreme Court to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. He tried this last month, but a federal judge ruled that the removal was likely illegal.

Police are searching for multiple suspects after a deadly shooting in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.