Black History Month: Continuing the Dream
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.
Push to phase out gas stoves over health concerns met with online anger
A closer look at what's behind the uproar over gas-powered stoves, and why potential health impacts have doctors speaking up.
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.
Divers hope to wrap up work, raise sunken fishing vessel near San Juan Island soon
Divers are back in the water near San Juan Island two weeks after a ship sank, putting wildlife at-risk due to an oil spill.
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.
Monroe's superintendent remains on leave following controversy, district seeks interim candidate
Monroe School District is looking for an interim superintendent. The district's current superintendent remains on leave following controversy, in-depth investigation.
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.
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.
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!