Black History Month: Continuing the Dream
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FOX 13 Seattle is sharing inspiring stories for Black History Month. Brian Jackson and Franque Thompson highlights some of the people and places that you should know about in our community.

Washington woman trapped in Costa Rica as medical bills Soar

A Washington woman is stuck in a hospital overseas after complications during a dental procedure. Her medical bills are soaring as family members scramble in an attempt to bring her home.

Kent teacher strike reaches day 3 as negotiations spill into public

The negotiations between the Kent School District and the teacher's union spills into the public, as KEA reaches day 3 of it's strike.

Fast moving brush fire nearly wipes out Lakewood homes

Neighbors manned water hoses, and firefighters rushed in to rescue a number of homes after winds drove a brush fire towards half-a-dozen homes on Sunday.

Family, friends honor teen cyclist killed in a crosswalk

Family and friends gathered for a silent bike ride in Parkland on Sunday to honor the life of 13-year-old Michael Weilert, while raising awareness of safety issues for bicyclists.

A race to stop a kelp crisis, with impacts far beyond local waters

Underwater forests that support our area's local ecosystem are failing. Researchers and volunteers are racing to figure out what's going wrong.

Issaquah man wakes up, finds burglar inside his room

An Issaquah man was woke up early Saturday morning to learn that burglars had gained entry to his home -- he was shocked to find a woman inside his room going through his things.

8 residents rescued from three-alarm fire in Seattle

A three-alarm fire in Seattle's First Hill neighborhood left two people in critical condition, and a third in serious condition Sunday night.

Alaska Airlines pilots prepare to vote on strike-authorization, as cancellations pile up

The pilots union for Alaska Airlines will begin to vote on a strike-authorization on Monday. The move comes as a pilot shortage is being blamed for delays and cancellations.

Hail, snow surprises drivers in Western Washington

Hail, snow and slush caused issues as sudden bursts of winter-like weather hit western Washington on Sunday.

Ending of masking creates questions for parents
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As students head back to the classroom on Monday, parents and kids have a question to ask: "To mask, or not to mask?"

Washington state to receive $121M in federal funding to repair bridges

The Transportation Department is launching a $27 billion program to repair and upgrade roughly 15,000 highway bridges as part of the infrastructure law approved in November. 

Grays Harbor County man missing, family fears he drowned

Family members tell FOX 13 that they believe Tim Warren died after his truck got stuck in flood waters along Porter Creek Road West, where the Chehalis River had overtaken the roadway.

Ask the experts: Kids test the hottest toys this holiday season
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FOX 13 and Les Schwab are teaming up again to collect toys for children across Western Washington. We're asking the experts - kids - what their favorite toys are this holiday season.

2021 Les Schwab FOX 13 Virtual Toy Drive
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FOX 13 and Les Schwab Tire Centers are teaming up again for our 9th annual holiday toy drive, benefiting kids of all ages across Western Washington.

Strong winds and heavy rain through tomorrow

Happy Sunday! It's been a windy and sloppy day across the region. High wind warnings have been issued for parts of the North Sound and along the Coast. These warnings will go into effect for the North Sound tomorrow. The high winds will ramp up late tomorrow morning with sustained winds between 35-45 mph. This could be damaging because wind gusts could reach up to 65 mph for parts of the area. Widespread power outages are possible so be vigilant!