Kent mayor says NWS alert worsened panic during levee breach
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph says a National Weather Service flash flood warning issued during the Desimone levee breach sowed panic, clogged roads and slowed repair efforts, arguing the alert overstated the immediate risk. City leaders say they had planned targeted evacuation messages before the broad warning prompted traffic jams and confusion.
Kent Mayor Dana Ralph says a National Weather Service flash flood warning issued during the Desimone levee breach sowed panic, clogged roads and slowed repair efforts, arguing the alert overstated the immediate risk. City leaders say they had planned targeted evacuation messages before the broad warning prompted traffic jams and confusion.
DEA crackdown yields major fentanyl seizures
President Trump has formally designated fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, escalating the federal response as the DEA reports sweeping enforcement results in Western Washington. In an interview, Seattle DEA Special Agent in Charge Dave Reames says Operation Fentanyl Free America seized nearly 100,000 counterfeit pills and 65 kilograms of fentanyl powder in October, which led to 18 arrests.
President Trump has formally designated fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, escalating the federal response as the DEA reports sweeping enforcement results in Western Washington. In an interview, Seattle DEA Special Agent in Charge Dave Reames says Operation Fentanyl Free America seized nearly 100,000 counterfeit pills and 65 kilograms of fentanyl powder in October, which led to 18 arrests.
Ongoing WA flooding exposes dangers of Mount St. Helens sediment buildup
Communities downstream from Mount St. Helens face ongoing risks as sediment continues to move through the river system, particularly during heavy rain events.
Communities downstream from Mount St. Helens face ongoing risks as sediment continues to move through the river system, particularly during heavy rain events.
Flooded Washington homeowners face long recovery, raising insurance coverage questions
After devastating floods inundated communities across western Washington, thousands of homeowners are now confronting a difficult recovery.
After devastating floods inundated communities across western Washington, thousands of homeowners are now confronting a difficult recovery.
Warrant issued in Brown University mass shooting
Police say they have identified the suspect in the Brown University classroom shooting that killed two students and injured nine others, and a warrant has now been issued.
Police say they have identified the suspect in the Brown University classroom shooting that killed two students and injured nine others, and a warrant has now been issued.
Ravensdale man sentenced to 24 years for killing neighbor
Andrew Baim was sentenced to 24 years in prison for running over and killing Nick Valison after a confrontation involving a stolen U-Haul in Ravensdale.
Andrew Baim was sentenced to 24 years in prison for running over and killing Nick Valison after a confrontation involving a stolen U-Haul in Ravensdale.
Missing Mukilteo teen found dead
Mukilteo police say 17-year-old Gabriel Ehrmin, who disappeared from his home near Mukilteo Speedway on Dec. 9, has been found dead. Detectives, along with the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office, are now conducting an active death investigation.
Mukilteo police say 17-year-old Gabriel Ehrmin, who disappeared from his home near Mukilteo Speedway on Dec. 9, has been found dead. Detectives, along with the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office, are now conducting an active death investigation.
Greg Biffle, ex-NASCAR star and Vancouver, WA native, killed in plane crash
Biffle was born and raised in Washington and got his start in racing on short tracks around the region.
Biffle was born and raised in Washington and got his start in racing on short tracks around the region.
The 'Patriot Games': What we know about Trump's proposed high school athletic competition
President Donald Trump has announced a first-of-its-kind high school athletic event coming to the nation's capital to commemorate the 250th birthday of the nation.
President Donald Trump has announced a first-of-its-kind high school athletic event coming to the nation's capital to commemorate the 250th birthday of the nation.
Camano Island faces days-long outages as crews race to repair windstorm damage
Camano Island saw some of the worst impacts from Wednesday’s windstorm, with 60-mph gusts toppling trees and knocking out power to thousands, according to Snohomish County PUD. Crews from multiple counties are helping restore service, but officials warn it may take several more days before electricity is fully restored amid safety concerns and widespread damage.
Camano Island saw some of the worst impacts from Wednesday’s windstorm, with 60-mph gusts toppling trees and knocking out power to thousands, according to Snohomish County PUD. Crews from multiple counties are helping restore service, but officials warn it may take several more days before electricity is fully restored amid safety concerns and widespread damage.
Seattle shop collects donations to get skateboards to kids this holiday
One local shop in Seattle is hoping to collect enough donations to provide 50 kids with brand-new skateboards this holiday season.
One local shop in Seattle is hoping to collect enough donations to provide 50 kids with brand-new skateboards this holiday season.
Seattle shop collects donations to get skateboards to kids this holiday
One local shop in Seattle is hoping to collect enough donations to provide 50 kids with brand-new skateboards this holiday season.
One local shop in Seattle is hoping to collect enough donations to provide 50 kids with brand-new skateboards this holiday season.
‘Seattle News Weekly S1E19’: WA reaction to Trump address
On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Bill Wixey is joined by Dr. Patrick Schoettmer of Seattle University to discuss President Trump's national address this week, the reaction in Washington State, and the staggering prices of consumer goods.
On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Bill Wixey is joined by Dr. Patrick Schoettmer of Seattle University to discuss President Trump's national address this week, the reaction in Washington State, and the staggering prices of consumer goods.
Honoring Shawn Yim: King County Metro remembers driver killed one year ago
King County Metro employees are gathering this week to remember their colleague Shawn Yim, a bus driver who was killed on the job last year.
King County Metro employees are gathering this week to remember their colleague Shawn Yim, a bus driver who was killed on the job last year.
There are 5 travel personalities. Which one are you?
Here's a question for your next trip: What kind of a traveler are you? A new study of American travelers by Talker Research identifies five travel personalities: 'Masterminds', 'Thrill Seekers', 'Connoisseurs', 'Floaters' and 'Vacay Scouts'.
Here's a question for your next trip: What kind of a traveler are you? A new study of American travelers by Talker Research identifies five travel personalities: 'Masterminds', 'Thrill Seekers', 'Connoisseurs', 'Floaters' and 'Vacay Scouts'.
Everett, WA, firefighters warn of holiday fire risk from lithium-ion batteries
Firefighters responded to a garage fire in Everett Wednesday night, highlighting potential risks from lithium-ion batteries in holiday gifts.
Firefighters responded to a garage fire in Everett Wednesday night, highlighting potential risks from lithium-ion batteries in holiday gifts.
Missing Kentucky girl, who was abducted 40 years ago, found alive; Mom arrested in Florida, deputies say
A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug
President Donald Trump Thursday signed an executive order that would move marijuana out of its current Schedule I classification.
President Donald Trump Thursday signed an executive order that would move marijuana out of its current Schedule I classification.
Nick Reiner murder arraignment delayed
The daughter and son of director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, are speaking out for the first time after their deaths.
The daughter and son of director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, are speaking out for the first time after their deaths.
Lake Washington Partners, KCPQ FOX 13 Seattle announce development of new broadcast studio at Axis9
KCPQ FOX 13 and KZJO FOX 13+ will relocate to a newly redeveloped, state-of-the-art broadcast studio inside Seattle’s Axis9 tower, with operations expected to begin in November 2026. The new second-floor facility will feature modernized 4K-capable production systems, multiple specialty studios, and flexible presentation areas designed to support both linear and digital content.
KCPQ FOX 13 and KZJO FOX 13+ will relocate to a newly redeveloped, state-of-the-art broadcast studio inside Seattle’s Axis9 tower, with operations expected to begin in November 2026. The new second-floor facility will feature modernized 4K-capable production systems, multiple specialty studios, and flexible presentation areas designed to support both linear and digital content.