Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall

A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.

Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Seattle News Tonight for Thursday, 2/12
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FOX 13 is Seattle and Western Washington’s source for breaking news, weather, traffic and sports.

Seattle News Tonight for Thursday, 2/12
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FOX 13 is Seattle and Western Washington’s source for breaking news, weather, traffic and sports.

Officer injured, suspect critically wounded in Ballard shooting
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Seattle police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred late Thursday afternoon, leaving a suspect injured with critical injuries and an officer with a graze wound.

Washington News Wrap for Thursday, 2/12
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Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.

WA judges rule immigration arrests violated due process
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According to InvestigateWest, federal judges across Washington state found that the government violated the due process rights of more than half of those who were arrested and detained by immigration agents.

Nancy Guthrie: FBI identifies 'Ozark Trail' backpack as key clue in search

The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information on Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance and has released a partial suspect description, identifying a man carrying a black "Ozark Trail Hiker Pack" seen in doorbell camera footage.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance case puts spotlight on cryptocurrency tracking

The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has drawn attention to the role of cryptocurrency in kidnappings following reports that her alleged captors are demanding payment in Bitcoin.

Police shooting investigation underway in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood

Authorities are investigating a shooting involving a multiple police officers in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood late Thursday afternoon.

North Minneapolis ICE shooting: DOJ dismisses charges against Venezuelan men

Two Venezuelan men were charged with assaulting a federal official after a traffic stop by an ICE agent led to one of them being shot. The DOJ now says it is dropping the charges due to "newly discovered evidence."

Nancy Guthrie: Neighbors within 2-mile radius asked to look at security footage

Neighbors within a two-mile radius of Nancy Guthrie have been asked to submit video footage to investigators amid the ongoing search for the mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.

Sound Transit says Super Bowl parade a ‘stress test’ for World Cup 2026

Sound Transit says the region’s light rail system passed a major stress test during the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory parade, and will inform their planning for the World Cup this summer.

Seattle councilmember moves to restrict ICE information sharing

A Seattle councilmember is proposing a bill to limit city cooperation with ICE and restrict sharing of non-public information without a warrant.

Walter Jones surprises Federal Way students for ‘No One Eats Alone’ day
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About 250 sixth graders at Illahee Middle School took part in National No One Eats Alone Day, a nationwide effort aimed at building belonging and reducing loneliness. Former Seahawks lineman and Hall of Famer Walter Jones encouraged students to start simple conversations and joined them at lunch tables.

World Cup 2026 stadiums to emphasize contactless, cashless payments
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As millions of fans head to North America for the FIFA World Cup, organizers and sponsors are preparing for mostly cashless stadiums, expanding tap-and-go payment options to speed transactions and accommodate international visitors.

Washington bill would expand earned release time for some serious offenses
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A bill moving through the Washington Legislature would allow certain inmates convicted of serious violent and sex offenses to earn up to one-third off their sentences for good behavior, drawing sharp debate between victims’ advocates and criminal justice reform supporters.