Washington News Wrap for Friday, 6/27
Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.
Washington News Wrap covers a diverse array of news around the Pacific Northwest.
Seattle News Tonight for Friday, 6/27
Seattle News Tonight for Friday, 6/27
Seattle News Tonight for Friday, 6/27
The Spotlight: Running into chaos
A pair of women using sleight-of-hand tricks to steal gold along I-5 are now the focus of a regional alert, while police and prosecutors warn of a major scam targeting vulnerable Washingtonians. This episode of ?The Spotlight? also features dramatic bodycam footage from a domestic violence rescue and how local police are using drones to respond to 911 calls.
A pair of women using sleight-of-hand tricks to steal gold along I-5 are now the focus of a regional alert, while police and prosecutors warn of a major scam targeting vulnerable Washingtonians. This episode of ?The Spotlight? also features dramatic bodycam footage from a domestic violence rescue and how local police are using drones to respond to 911 calls.
Deportation threat: community rallies for Tacoma man's pardon
Family and advocates are urging Governor Bob Ferguson to pardon Tuan Phan, a Tacoma man facing deportation to South Sudan after serving over two decades for murder and assault.
Family and advocates are urging Governor Bob Ferguson to pardon Tuan Phan, a Tacoma man facing deportation to South Sudan after serving over two decades for murder and assault.
The Taste Northwest returns this weekend in Puyallup
One of the regions biggest summer food festival returns to the Washington state fairgrounds this weekend.
One of the regions biggest summer food festival returns to the Washington state fairgrounds this weekend.
Same-sex rights threatened during historic Pride month
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage legal nationwide on June 26, 2015 ? but some groups are still fighting against it.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage legal nationwide on June 26, 2015 ? but some groups are still fighting against it.
Washington's fentanyl blind spot: why child endangerment cases fall short
After a toddler died from fentanyl overdose and five adults were arrested but only charged with a gross misdemeanor, King County prosecutors are calling for changes to state law. Current legislation allows for felony charges in child endangerment cases involving methamphetamine, but not fentanyl, leaving children exposed to the deadly opioid with less legal protection. State Representative Lauren Davis stopped by Fox 13 to discuss why the legislature has not yet updated this critical law.
After a toddler died from fentanyl overdose and five adults were arrested but only charged with a gross misdemeanor, King County prosecutors are calling for changes to state law. Current legislation allows for felony charges in child endangerment cases involving methamphetamine, but not fentanyl, leaving children exposed to the deadly opioid with less legal protection. State Representative Lauren Davis stopped by Fox 13 to discuss why the legislature has not yet updated this critical law.
Homeowner sued by King County says tree work was about safety, not views
You?ve probably seen the viral video: a massive, missile-like tree barreling down a hillside toward an Issaquah neighborhood. That video is now at the center of a King County lawsuit accusing three homeowners of illegally cutting or damaging more than 140 trees ? allegedly for a better view.
You?ve probably seen the viral video: a massive, missile-like tree barreling down a hillside toward an Issaquah neighborhood. That video is now at the center of a King County lawsuit accusing three homeowners of illegally cutting or damaging more than 140 trees ? allegedly for a better view.
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on birthright citizenship
FOX 13 is Seattle and Western Washington?s source for breaking news, weather, traffic and sports.
FOX 13 is Seattle and Western Washington?s source for breaking news, weather, traffic and sports.
U.S. ready to make new peace deal with Iran
Republicans and Israeli officials claim recent airstrikes significantly damaged Iran's nuclear program, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing an end to offensive operations in Iran and hoping for expanded peace agreements.
Republicans and Israeli officials claim recent airstrikes significantly damaged Iran's nuclear program, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing an end to offensive operations in Iran and hoping for expanded peace agreements.
Semi-truck full of whiskey overturns, causing traffic on I-90 near Snoqualmie
Travelers are advised to expect delays on I-90 near Snoqualmie as crews work to remove a semi-truck that rolled over Friday morning.
Travelers are advised to expect delays on I-90 near Snoqualmie as crews work to remove a semi-truck that rolled over Friday morning.
Same-sex rights threatened during Pride month
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage legal nationwide on June 26, 2015 — but some groups are still fighting against it.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage legal nationwide on June 26, 2015 — but some groups are still fighting against it.
Shooting on I-5 in Tukwila, WA snarls traffic
The northbound lanes of I-5 were blocked at I-405 in Tukwila as troopers investigated a shooting that occurred on the freeway.
The northbound lanes of I-5 were blocked at I-405 in Tukwila as troopers investigated a shooting that occurred on the freeway.
Shooting on NB I-5 closes all lanes near Southcenter
Police are investigating after one person was shot on I-5 near Southcenter on Friday.
Police are investigating after one person was shot on I-5 near Southcenter on Friday.
Attorneys General challenge SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling
Attorneys General Nick Brown, Rob Bonta, Andrea Joy Campbell, Matthew Platkin, and William Tong discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship cases.
Attorneys General Nick Brown, Rob Bonta, Andrea Joy Campbell, Matthew Platkin, and William Tong discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship cases.
Pentagon strips Harvey Milk's name from Navy ship on Pride weekend
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the U.S. Navy was renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, named for one of the country’s first openly gay elected officials in San Francisco.
MN lawmaker shootings: Vance Boelter says he hasn't slept in days; court hearing continued
Vance Boelter, the suspect in the deadly Minnesota lawmaker shootings, appeared in federal court on Friday morning as Melissa and Mark Hortman are set to lie in state at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Vance Boelter, the suspect in the deadly Minnesota lawmaker shootings, appeared in federal court on Friday morning as Melissa and Mark Hortman are set to lie in state at the Minnesota State Capitol.
Harvick Showdown at Evergreen Speedway in WA tomorrow
Round two of the Harvick Showdown storms into Evergreen Speedway in Monroe on Saturday.
Round two of the Harvick Showdown storms into Evergreen Speedway in Monroe on Saturday.
Comedian W. Kamau Bell performing in Seattle tonight
Comedian and TV host W. Kamau Bell joined Good Day Seattle to talk more about tonight's show.
Comedian and TV host W. Kamau Bell joined Good Day Seattle to talk more about tonight's show.
SeaTac, WA cancels 4th of July festivities for 2025, 2026
The city of SeaTac will not be hosting 4th of July festivities this year and in 2026, after last year's drone show mishap.
The city of SeaTac will not be hosting 4th of July festivities this year and in 2026, after last year's drone show mishap.