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Researchers at Wayne State University are studying how therapy dogs can help college students manage stress and improve mental health. Early findings show interactions with animals can quickly reduce anxiety and create a sense of comfort and connection on campus.

The University of Washington community is rallying behind former football player Dan Milsten, who is battling stage 4 cancer. Hundreds of supporters have donated to help the Tacoma native and his family as he undergoes treatment.

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed two bills into law, including a measure banning federal immigration agents from wearing face coverings, during an event disrupted by protesters in Seattle. The legislation is expected to face legal challenges, while a separate law targeting law enforcement impersonation takes effect this summer.

Flooding is impacting farmland across the Skagit Valley as smaller rivers and tributaries swell from heavy rain. Growers are working to manage saturated fields as water levels rise ahead of the region’s annual tulip festival.

Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for the ninth consecutive year, according to the latest World Happiness Report. Researchers say strong social support systems and trust in institutions drive high rankings, while heavy social media use is linked to declining well-being among young people.

FOX 13 meteorologist Claire Anderson has your seven-day forecast. 

Top U.S. intelligence officials told lawmakers that Iran remains a significant threat as the ongoing war enters its third week.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has halted expansion of the city’s CCTV camera program and suspended use of automatic license plate readers pending a privacy and data review. Existing cameras will remain active, while new installations in the stadium district will only be used if a credible threat emerges.

A Snohomish woman says a stolen identity and fraudulent driver’s license were used to buy a luxury car in her name. The case comes as a tort claim alleges security flaws in the Washington Department of Licensing system, which the agency disputes.

The White House says several U.S. allies are stepping up efforts to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as fighting with Iran continues to disrupt global oil shipments. Lawmakers are also weighing a massive new defense funding request as tensions rise and gas prices climb.

The Snoqualmie River is experiencing moderate flooding in parts of the region as snowmelt and recent rain push water levels higher. While longtime residents say flooding is common, officials warn of road closures and increased traffic disruptions in areas like Carnation.

On this episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13's Hana Kim and David Rose talk about Joe Kent's resignation. The one-time Republican nominee for Washington's third congressional district made national news this week when he stepped down as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, citing his concerns with the war in Iran. The two also chat about the possible return of the Sonics to Seattle after the NBA team departed the city in 2008. Could the recently passed Millionaires Tax have any impact on their return? Finally, the hosts discuss the latest after a teen was arrested in connection to the shooting deaths of 2 Rainier Beach high school students.

On this episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13's Hana Kim and David Rose talk about Joe Kent's resignation. The one-time Republican nominee for Washington's third congressional district made national news this week when he stepped down as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, citing his concerns with the war in Iran. The two also chat about the possible return of the Sonics to Seattle after the NBA team departed the city in 2008. Could the recently passed Millionaires Tax have any impact on their return? Finally, the hosts discuss the latest after a teen was arrested in connection to the shooting deaths of 2 Rainier Beach high school students.