Harbor seal shot in face in Hood Canal, WA
Veterinary experts at SR3 in Des Moines are fighting to save a harbor seal found emaciated and shot in the face near Hood Canal. Rescuers in Quilcene discovered the animal in "dire straits" with blood on her muzzle, later confirming via X-ray that a projectile was lodged near her brain. Wildlife advocates warn this is the second shooting in the area in six months, pointing to a dangerous trend as state lawmakers debate controversial bills that could encourage the culling of seals and sea lions.
Veterinary experts at SR3 in Des Moines are fighting to save a harbor seal found emaciated and shot in the face near Hood Canal. Rescuers in Quilcene discovered the animal in "dire straits" with blood on her muzzle, later confirming via X-ray that a projectile was lodged near her brain. Wildlife advocates warn this is the second shooting in the area in six months, pointing to a dangerous trend as state lawmakers debate controversial bills that could encourage the culling of seals and sea lions.
Seattle unveils 2026 FIFA World Cup fan celebration sites
Seattle will host multiple "Fan Celebration Locations" for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scattered across downtown.
Seattle will host multiple "Fan Celebration Locations" for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scattered across downtown.
WA Democrats propose $1.5B spending increase despite multi-billion dollar deficit
Democratic lawmakers in Olympia unveiled supplemental budget proposals Monday that would increase state spending by $1.5 billion, despite a looming $2 billion deficit. The plans rely heavily on tapping Washington’s "Rainy Day" fund, with the House and Senate eyeing withdrawals of up to $880 million to cover rising costs and federal funding cuts. Republicans are criticizing the move, arguing it leaves the state with dangerously low reserves and relies on "one-time gimmicks."
Democratic lawmakers in Olympia unveiled supplemental budget proposals Monday that would increase state spending by $1.5 billion, despite a looming $2 billion deficit. The plans rely heavily on tapping Washington’s "Rainy Day" fund, with the House and Senate eyeing withdrawals of up to $880 million to cover rising costs and federal funding cuts. Republicans are criticizing the move, arguing it leaves the state with dangerously low reserves and relies on "one-time gimmicks."
Seattle woman sheltered in place in Puerto Vallarta after cartel leader killed
A Seattle woman and her fiancé are among the thousands of Americans following shelter-in-place orders in Puerto Vallarta after the capture and death of cartel leader "El Mencho" sparked coordinated violence across Mexico.
A Seattle woman and her fiancé are among the thousands of Americans following shelter-in-place orders in Puerto Vallarta after the capture and death of cartel leader "El Mencho" sparked coordinated violence across Mexico.
Kidnapping of Savannah Guthrie’s mother enters 4th week
As the search for Nancy Guthrie reaches day 23, investigators in Pima County continue to pursue several leads but have yet to identify a suspect or a motive. Meanwhile, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department warns that forensic analysis of mixed DNA found at the 84-year-old’s Tucson home could still take months to resolve.
As the search for Nancy Guthrie reaches day 23, investigators in Pima County continue to pursue several leads but have yet to identify a suspect or a motive. Meanwhile, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department warns that forensic analysis of mixed DNA found at the 84-year-old’s Tucson home could still take months to resolve.
East Coast blizzard causes ripple effect at Sea-Tac as 10,000 flights canceled nationwide
A historic winter storm in the Northeast is causing major disruptions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as air travel grinds to a halt across the I-95 corridor. With more than 10,000 flights canceled nationwide and power outages affecting 600,000 customers, Sea-Tac has joined JFK, Logan, and Newark at the top of FlightAware's list for delays.
A historic winter storm in the Northeast is causing major disruptions at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport as air travel grinds to a halt across the I-95 corridor. With more than 10,000 flights canceled nationwide and power outages affecting 600,000 customers, Sea-Tac has joined JFK, Logan, and Newark at the top of FlightAware's list for delays.
WSDOT to close northbound I-405 in Bellevue, WA overnight for sign work
WSDOT is warning drivers to expect an overnight full closure of the northbound I-405 in Bellevue on Monday.
WSDOT is warning drivers to expect an overnight full closure of the northbound I-405 in Bellevue on Monday.
Women’s US Olympic hockey team declines State of the Union invite
President Donald Trump invited both the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team and the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team – who both won gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics – to the State of the Union on Tuesday. But it seems only one team will be able to make it.
President Donald Trump invited both the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team and the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team – who both won gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics – to the State of the Union on Tuesday. But it seems only one team will be able to make it.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 23 latest updates
Monday marks Day 23 since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
Monday marks Day 23 since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
Seattle News Tonight for Sunday, 2/22
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.
Good Day Seattle at 8am for Monday, 2/23
Good Day Seattle on FOX13 airs seven days a week in Seattle, covering Washington state news, politics, weather, traffic, entertainment and sports.
Good Day Seattle on FOX13 airs seven days a week in Seattle, covering Washington state news, politics, weather, traffic, entertainment and sports.
Much needed mountain snow in WA
FOX 13's Shawn Chitnis is at Snoqualmie Pass, where the higher elevations in the Washington Cascades are seeing some much needed snow.
FOX 13's Shawn Chitnis is at Snoqualmie Pass, where the higher elevations in the Washington Cascades are seeing some much needed snow.
Flights canceled in Seattle due to major snow storm in northeast US
Flights to the northeast have been cancelled as the region deals with a major snow storm.
Flights to the northeast have been cancelled as the region deals with a major snow storm.
WA woman stuck in Mexico during violent unrest
Violence has broken out in parts of Mexico after a major drug lord known as El Mencho was killed in a military operation. We've learned that some locals from Washington are currently sheltering in place.
Violence has broken out in parts of Mexico after a major drug lord known as El Mencho was killed in a military operation. We've learned that some locals from Washington are currently sheltering in place.
Leader of Jalisco drug cartel killed
Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho” was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico, notorious for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine to the United States.
Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho” was the boss of one of the fastest-growing criminal networks in Mexico, notorious for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine to the United States.
Bomb cyclone hits the northeast US
More than 40 million people in the northeast are under blizzard warnings as a bomb cyclone is hitting the area.
More than 40 million people in the northeast are under blizzard warnings as a bomb cyclone is hitting the area.
Pet Tricks for Monday, February 23
Pet Tricks for Monday, February 23
Pet Tricks for Monday, February 23
Bomb cyclone hits the Northeast
A bomb cyclone is hitting the Northeast hard on Monday.
A bomb cyclone is hitting the Northeast hard on Monday.
Nick Reiner may enter pleas on Monday
Nick Reiner may enter a plea Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Nick Reiner may enter a plea Monday in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
TSA says precheck remains open
The Transportation Security Administration said Sunday that its PreCheck program would remain operational, despite an announcement earlier this weekend that TSA PreCheck and Global Entry were being suspended amid the partial government shutdown.
The Transportation Security Administration said Sunday that its PreCheck program would remain operational, despite an announcement earlier this weekend that TSA PreCheck and Global Entry were being suspended amid the partial government shutdown.