Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives new, bigger demand for money in exchange for suspect's identity

TMZ is reporting that a person who sent them two previous requests for money in exchange for the identity of the suspect in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance has returned with an even bigger demand.

Seattle homeless encampment sweep brings hope, but worries remain

Crews have cleared a homeless encampment near local businesses in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, leaving owners relieved, but also counting the cost of months of disruption, theft, and vandalism.

The Spotlight: Priceless ring returned from organized crime group
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Video shows how a crew of accused Romanian jewelry theft suspects targets victims in a 'blessing' scam. Detectives say they stole a 71-year-old man's necklace that held the ring of his dead brother, a Tuskegee Airman. Plus, a sentence handed down after a violent frenzy on psychedelic mushrooms left a dead victim's mother furious and convinced he got away with murder.

Thousands rally in Bellevue for Global Day of Action in support of Iran
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Thousands gathered in downtown Bellevue for a Global Day of Action rally calling attention to what organizers describe as a continuing human rights crisis in Iran. Demonstrators of all ages said they were honoring and remembering Iranian citizens killed under the country’s regime.

WA couple celebrates more than 70 years of love
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A Washington couple celebrating Valentine’s Day has been married for 70 years, and they’ve known each other since they were 5 years old.

Amazon workers, activists protest in Seattle over AWS links to ICE
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Amazon workers and local groups rallied at the Amazon Spheres in Seattle, urging the company to cut ties with ICE and CBP and end partnerships they say support immigration enforcement.

Young Seahawks fan’s signed football goes missing after parade toss
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An 8-year-old Seahawks fan from Puyallup lost his signed football after his family tossed it toward quarterback Sam Darnold during Seattle’s victory parade. His parents say security picked it up and handed it to the wrong person, and the team says it’s aware and working to help.

Police arrest alleged Romanian crime group accused of ‘blessing’ jewelry thefts
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Bellevue police arrested four people accused of targeting victims across King County by offering to “bless” them before stealing their jewelry. One victim says a stolen necklace included a ring honoring his brother, a Tuskegee Airman, later recovered by detectives.

Sen. Murray promotes new NIH investment amid budget fight
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After opposing proposed federal cuts, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray stopped in Seattle to spotlight $48.7 billion in funding for the National Institutes of Health, including a $415 million increase to support biomedical research and protect thousands of jobs in Washington state.

Jamaican man pleads guilty in $550K Vancouver, WA lottery scam

A Jamaican citizen pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a lottery scheme that cost a 73-year-old Vancouver, Washington, woman more than $550,000.

Ballard businesses question impact after city clears encampment
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After the city cleared a Ballard encampment citing safety concerns, nearby business owners say months of break-ins, vandalism and lost revenue took a toll, and they’re unsure whether the relief will last.

Search continues for Savannah Guthrie’s mother nearly two weeks after kidnapping
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Nearly two weeks after Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home, investigators say they are working with the FBI and analyzing surveillance video as the search continues, with officials urging the public to avoid speculation about the family.

'Seattle News Weekly': Recap of the Super Bowl parade

On this week's episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13's Hana Kim and Austin Lane discussed Super Bowl excitement.

Love is in the air at San Francisco City Hall ahead of Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is special for a lot of couples, but the day of romance is always going to be extra special for Levi and Jolynn Sumeela.

Longtime Seattle journalist, former FOX 13 reporter Steve Kiggins dies at 47

We are saddened to share the news that our former colleague and veteran Seattle journalist Steve Kiggins has died at 47. Steve was a dedicated storyteller who spent nearly a decade at FOX 13 News.

Immigration officers investigated over shooting of Venezuelan man in Minneapolis

Federal authorities have reportedly opened a criminal investigation into whether two immigration officers lied under oath about what happened leading up to a shooting in north Minneapolis.

Don Lemon pleads not guilty in connection to St. Paul anti-ICE church protest

Journalist Don Lemon and several others appeared in federal court on Friday, facing charges related to an anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in St. Paul nearly a month ago.