The Spotlight: New twist in missing teen case
As Port Orchard police search for a 'missing and endangered' 15 year old girl who disappeared after getting in a man's car in December, detectives are asking for the public's help to find a person of interest in the case. Plus, a homeowner finds a camouflaged surveillance camera in her bushes recording the front of her house. Now, police are trying to identify the two suspects to determine a motive.
As Port Orchard police search for a 'missing and endangered' 15 year old girl who disappeared after getting in a man's car in December, detectives are asking for the public's help to find a person of interest in the case. Plus, a homeowner finds a camouflaged surveillance camera in her bushes recording the front of her house. Now, police are trying to identify the two suspects to determine a motive.
Port Orchard, WA police seek person of interest in teen's disappearance
Port Orchard Police are asking for the public's help to find a person of interest in the disappearance of 15-year-old Ashlynn Hanley.
Port Orchard Police are asking for the public's help to find a person of interest in the disappearance of 15-year-old Ashlynn Hanley.
WA leaders call for accountability after 2 people shot by Border Patrol in Portland
The shooting of two people in Portland by federal immigration agents is sparking political controversy across the nation, and in the Pacific Northwest. We look at how Washington leaders are reacting.
The shooting of two people in Portland by federal immigration agents is sparking political controversy across the nation, and in the Pacific Northwest. We look at how Washington leaders are reacting.
Iran’s leader warns crackdown as nationwide protests grow
Widespread protests driven by economic hardship and political discontent have shaken Iran for nearly two weeks, with at least dozens killed and thousands detained. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has labeled demonstrators “terrorists” and blamed former President Trump for stoking unrest, even as Trump warns Tehran against violent repression.
Widespread protests driven by economic hardship and political discontent have shaken Iran for nearly two weeks, with at least dozens killed and thousands detained. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has labeled demonstrators “terrorists” and blamed former President Trump for stoking unrest, even as Trump warns Tehran against violent repression.
Police seek man of interest in disappearance of missing Port Orchard teen
Port Orchard police are asking for the public’s help to locate a person of interest in the disappearance of 15-year-old Ashlynn Hanley, who has been missing since early December.
Port Orchard police are asking for the public’s help to locate a person of interest in the disappearance of 15-year-old Ashlynn Hanley, who has been missing since early December.
Data center boom raises concerns over power, water use in Texas
A surge in proposed data centers across Texas is raising concerns about whether the state’s power grid and water supply can handle the growing demand. Experts warn the facilities could strain electricity reliability, drive new fossil fuel development and consume millions of gallons of water annually in a drought-prone state, prompting pushback from residents in several Central Texas communities.
A surge in proposed data centers across Texas is raising concerns about whether the state’s power grid and water supply can handle the growing demand. Experts warn the facilities could strain electricity reliability, drive new fossil fuel development and consume millions of gallons of water annually in a drought-prone state, prompting pushback from residents in several Central Texas communities.
Former Expedia employee sentenced in bathroom voyeurism case
A former Expedia employee was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony counts in a wide-ranging voyeurism case involving hidden cameras on the company’s Seattle campus.
A former Expedia employee was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony counts in a wide-ranging voyeurism case involving hidden cameras on the company’s Seattle campus.
Revive I-5 work begins tonight with weekend closure through downtown Seattle
WSDOT is warning Seattle drivers to plan ahead for traffic as Revive I-5: Ship Canal Bridge Preservation work begins Jan. 9, 2026.
WSDOT is warning Seattle drivers to plan ahead for traffic as Revive I-5: Ship Canal Bridge Preservation work begins Jan. 9, 2026.
School bus crash in Tacoma, WA sends 11 students to hospital
Eleven students were taken to the hospital after a school bus carrying more than 30 children crashed at the intersection of 128th Street East and Waller Road in Tacoma on Friday morning.
Eleven students were taken to the hospital after a school bus carrying more than 30 children crashed at the intersection of 128th Street East and Waller Road in Tacoma on Friday morning.
Seattle LGBTQ bookstore frustrated after holiday delivery debacle
A Seattle LGBTQ bookstore says dozens of UPS deliveries stopped during the holiday season, leaving shelves bare and sales lost.
A Seattle LGBTQ bookstore says dozens of UPS deliveries stopped during the holiday season, leaving shelves bare and sales lost.
Millionaire tax, budget gap dominate talk ahead of Washington legislative session
Gov. Bob Ferguson and top lawmakers from both parties outlined their priorities ahead of Washington’s 2026 legislative session, with much of the discussion focused on the governor’s proposal for a so-called millionaire tax.
Gov. Bob Ferguson and top lawmakers from both parties outlined their priorities ahead of Washington’s 2026 legislative session, with much of the discussion focused on the governor’s proposal for a so-called millionaire tax.
Fremont LGBTQ bookstore gets answers after holiday deliveries stall
An LGBTQ-owned bookstore in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood says dozens of book deliveries were delayed during the busy holiday shopping season, hurting sales and author events. After the owners contacted FOX 13 for help, UPS acknowledged the store was mistakenly listed as temporarily closed and says deliveries have now resumed.
An LGBTQ-owned bookstore in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood says dozens of book deliveries were delayed during the busy holiday shopping season, hurting sales and author events. After the owners contacted FOX 13 for help, UPS acknowledged the store was mistakenly listed as temporarily closed and says deliveries have now resumed.
Washington leaders call for accountability after Portland Border Patrol shooting
Federal officials say a Border Patrol agent acted in self-defense during a shooting that injured two people during a vehicle stop in Portland, but the incident is drawing political backlash. Leaders in Washington state are now calling for accountability and an investigation as new details emerge about the people who were shot and the circumstances surrounding the encounter.
Federal officials say a Border Patrol agent acted in self-defense during a shooting that injured two people during a vehicle stop in Portland, but the incident is drawing political backlash. Leaders in Washington state are now calling for accountability and an investigation as new details emerge about the people who were shot and the circumstances surrounding the encounter.
PA grave robber: More human remains discovered and corpses found hanging from ceiling
Authorities have uncovered shocking details about Jonathan Gerlach, who is accused of robbing graves in Delaware County.
Authorities have uncovered shocking details about Jonathan Gerlach, who is accused of robbing graves in Delaware County.
US court stops plan to cut billions in US medical research: WA universities weight in
A federal appeals court just put a stop to a plan that would have slashed billions in medical research funds nationwide. To get a better gauge of the impact of this funding, vice dean for research and graduate education at the University of Washington's School of Medicine Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert joins Washington News Wrap.
A federal appeals court just put a stop to a plan that would have slashed billions in medical research funds nationwide. To get a better gauge of the impact of this funding, vice dean for research and graduate education at the University of Washington's School of Medicine Shelly Sakiyama-Elbert joins Washington News Wrap.
’Seattle News Weekly’: Fallout over nonprofit fraud investigation still plagues King Co. agency
On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchor Hana Kim sits down with Converge Media’s Omari Salisbury, to discuss a scandal involving King County nonprofits.
On this episode of the "Seattle News Weekly" podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchor Hana Kim sits down with Converge Media’s Omari Salisbury, to discuss a scandal involving King County nonprofits.
Seattle police: Thieves snatch nearly $40K of copper wire from construction site
A construction site in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood has been targeted multiple times, according to SPD. This time, officers found two cars full of drugs linked to the suspected thieves.
A construction site in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood has been targeted multiple times, according to SPD. This time, officers found two cars full of drugs linked to the suspected thieves.
NIL system under scrutiny as expert weighs in on Demond Williams case
Athletes.org founder and CEO Jim Cavale told FOX 13 that the Demond Williams situation is exposing what he called a major loophole in college sports, where revenue-sharing payments function as pay-for-play deals disguised as NIL contracts. Cavale said the lack of transparency and accountability in the current system is fueling constant roster turnover and signals that major changes to college athletics may be inevitable.
Athletes.org founder and CEO Jim Cavale told FOX 13 that the Demond Williams situation is exposing what he called a major loophole in college sports, where revenue-sharing payments function as pay-for-play deals disguised as NIL contracts. Cavale said the lack of transparency and accountability in the current system is fueling constant roster turnover and signals that major changes to college athletics may be inevitable.
School bus crash sends 11 students to hospital in Pierce County, WA
Eleven students were taken to the hospital after a school bus carrying 32 children was involved in a crash while heading to Collins Elementary in the Franklin Pierce School District.
Eleven students were taken to the hospital after a school bus carrying 32 children was involved in a crash while heading to Collins Elementary in the Franklin Pierce School District.
Minneapolis ICE shooting: Police issue arrest order for downtown protesters
Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters gathered outside a hotel in downtown Minneapolis, which eventually led to a dispersal order by police.
Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters gathered outside a hotel in downtown Minneapolis, which eventually led to a dispersal order by police.



















