Seattle News Tonight for Wednesday, 9/2
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.
Washington News Wrap for Wednesday, 9/2
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’s Melinda French Gates talks new era, perimenopause on 'For The Girls: Women on the Rise'
Melinda French Gates joins FOX 13's Sabirah Rayford on "For the Girls: Women on the Rise", discussing her career, perimenopause journey and investments in women's health.
Melinda French Gates joins FOX 13's Sabirah Rayford on "For the Girls: Women on the Rise", discussing her career, perimenopause journey and investments in women's health.
Minneapolis shooting: 3 dead including shooter, 3 officers, 3 civilians injured
Authorities say three people are dead, including the suspected shooter, and six others are injured after a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment Wednesday afternoon. Three police officers are among the six injured.
Authorities say three people are dead, including the suspected shooter, and six others are injured after a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment Wednesday afternoon. Three police officers are among the six injured.
2 more beluga whales, including recent rescue, die at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, officials say
Two beluga whales at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium have died, including one that was rescued from a closed marine park in Canada just weeks ago, officials said.
Two beluga whales at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium have died, including one that was rescued from a closed marine park in Canada just weeks ago, officials said.
Seattle schools avoid strike, but face ongoing budget issues
Seattle Public Schools opened its doors as scheduled after the district and its educators reached a last-minute tentative agreement, averting a potential strike in the state’s largest school district.
Seattle Public Schools opened its doors as scheduled after the district and its educators reached a last-minute tentative agreement, averting a potential strike in the state’s largest school district.
Seattle cuts $50K police hiring incentives as training bottleneck lingers
Seattle leadership says the removal of the $50,000 hiring bonus for lateral officers won't hurt recruitment, as hundreds of officers are still being trained.
Seattle leadership says the removal of the $50,000 hiring bonus for lateral officers won't hurt recruitment, as hundreds of officers are still being trained.
Suspect exchanges gunfire with deputies in Rainier, deputy hurt
A suspect was shot in Rainier after allegedly exchanging gunfire with Thurston County deputies Tuesday night, with one suffering injuries while retreating.
A suspect was shot in Rainier after allegedly exchanging gunfire with Thurston County deputies Tuesday night, with one suffering injuries while retreating.
Seattle Public Schools avoids strike after approving late-minute contract
Contract negotiations with Seattle teachers came down to the fire Tuesday night, with Seattle Public Schools agreeing to salary increases among other concessions to the teachers union. But big questions regarding the district's budget linger.
Contract negotiations with Seattle teachers came down to the fire Tuesday night, with Seattle Public Schools agreeing to salary increases among other concessions to the teachers union. But big questions regarding the district's budget linger.
New food items coming to Seattle's Lumen Field
Lumen Field has a tasty lineup for Seattle Seahawks fans to try throughout the upcoming NFL season!
Lumen Field has a tasty lineup for Seattle Seahawks fans to try throughout the upcoming NFL season!
WSDOT prepares for major traffic during Labor Day weekend
Washington transportation officials said some construction projects will be paused over Labor Day weekend, but not all of them.
Washington transportation officials said some construction projects will be paused over Labor Day weekend, but not all of them.
Officials concerned of influx of late WA mail-in ballots
Concerns continue to grow surrounding mail-in ballots and the U.S. Postal Service, as Secretary of State Steve Hobbs says a larger number of mail-in ballots from the August primary in Washington were counted as late than in previous elections.
Concerns continue to grow surrounding mail-in ballots and the U.S. Postal Service, as Secretary of State Steve Hobbs says a larger number of mail-in ballots from the August primary in Washington were counted as late than in previous elections.
Lakewood police chief fired after being placed on leave
Lakewood police have fired their chief after unions for officers, sergeants and captains reportedly called for him to be fired.
Lakewood police have fired their chief after unions for officers, sergeants and captains reportedly called for him to be fired.
Seattle Police end $50K hiring bonuses, sparking debate
Seattle just pulled the plug on its hiring incentives for new police officers, sparking a debate over staffing within the department. But the city says the issue isn't hiring officers, it's training them.
Seattle just pulled the plug on its hiring incentives for new police officers, sparking a debate over staffing within the department. But the city says the issue isn't hiring officers, it's training them.
The Apple Cup: History behind Washington's iconic football rivalry
The Apple Cup is one of college football's longest-running rivalries, and for the first time, Washington and Washington State will match up for the first game of the regular season.
The Apple Cup is one of college football's longest-running rivalries, and for the first time, Washington and Washington State will match up for the first game of the regular season.
Penn State cocaine ring suspects appear in court
Agostino Abbatiello, the 24-year-old alleged ringleader of a cocaine trafficking operation at fraternities off Penn State's campus, arrived in court Wednesday, where he was granted a $250,000 bail after it was previously denied.
Agostino Abbatiello, the 24-year-old alleged ringleader of a cocaine trafficking operation at fraternities off Penn State's campus, arrived in court Wednesday, where he was granted a $250,000 bail after it was previously denied.
Federal Way police still searching for person of interest in January murder
Nine months after a deadly shooting in Federal Way, police are still looking for the man they've identified as the person of interest. Now, the victim's family is pleading for tips in the case.
Nine months after a deadly shooting in Federal Way, police are still looking for the man they've identified as the person of interest. Now, the victim's family is pleading for tips in the case.
Wanted escaped felon spotted in Lakewood
Department of Corrections officers in the South Sound are searching for 21-year-old Dejhon Orange, who escaped community custody and was spotted in Lakewood.
Department of Corrections officers in the South Sound are searching for 21-year-old Dejhon Orange, who escaped community custody and was spotted in Lakewood.
Man sentenced to 25 years for killing teen outside Renton Big 5
An off-duty security guard convicted of killing a 17-year-old outside a Renton Big 5 Sporting Goods store has been sentenced to more than 25 years behind bars.
An off-duty security guard convicted of killing a 17-year-old outside a Renton Big 5 Sporting Goods store has been sentenced to more than 25 years behind bars.
18-year-old arrested in deadly Chelan Hills Fire
An 18-year-old was arrested in Kent, accused of sparking the deadly Chelan Hills Fire back in July, destroying multiple homes and killing one person.
An 18-year-old was arrested in Kent, accused of sparking the deadly Chelan Hills Fire back in July, destroying multiple homes and killing one person.