WA school district faces legal action over child sex abuse
After pleading guilty to child rape in late 2023, a former Federal Way school teacher is out of prison and in community custody, while his former employer is facing a tort claim that could ultimately cost the district money.
Child rape victim files claim against Federal Way Public Schools
After pleading guilty to child rape in late 2023, a former Federal Way school teacher is out of prison and in community custody, and his former employer is facing a costly tort claim.
Eviction looms for WA Nooksack families amid sovereignty dispute
Three families are facing eviction after a years-long battle to remain within the Nooksack Tribe, a place they considered "home" for most of their lives.
Sentenced at 16, survivor details harrowing abuse at WA juvenile facility
A new lawsuit details the harrowing story of abuse inside a WA juvenile detention facility. The victim is one of 364 plaintiffs suing Washington for failing to protect them.
Third juvenile detention employee arrested on sexual misconduct charges this year
A former guard at a youth detention facility in Lewis County is facing multiple charges for custodial sexual misconduct, tied to sexual relations with a 23-year-old inmate while working at Green Hill.
DCYF head announces he will not seek reappointment
Months after calls for his resignation began, the head of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families announced that he plans to step down when the next governor takes office.
DCYF Secretary will not seek reappointment
Months after calls for his resignation began, the head of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families announced that he plans to step down when the next governor takes office.
Sex toy prank, abuse of power lands Mercer Island, WA officer in hot water
The Mercer Island officer is currently under investigation.
Sisters recount physical, sexual abuse in WA foster home
Washington State agreed to pay three sisters $15 million over allegations of years of physical and sexual abuse within the foster care system.
Washington animal rescue on blitz to rehome roosters
Heartwood Haven has turned negative news coverage into a positive change for how the state handles cockfighting ring busts, rescuing roosters that would normally be euthanized.
Rescued from cockfighting rings, Washington animal rescue on blitz to rehome roosters
Heartwood Haven has turned negative news coverage into a positive change for how the state handles cockfighting ring busts, rescuing roosters that would normally be euthanized.
Salacious allegations from SPD officers suing Seattle under scrutiny
FOX 13 Seattle uncovered information that casts doubt on some of the allegations in a SPD civil complaint filed in April.
WA state agency under fire over juvenile justice crisis
The head of Washington's juvenile detention agency is facing growing calls to resign, including from state legislators, union staff, advisory boards and now, the families of residents inside the facility.
Full Interview: Head of WA DCYF sits down with FOX 13 Seattle
The head of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families is facing growing calls to resign, including from state legislators, union staff and the governor’s own advisory board on juvenile justice.
WA union leaders call on Gov. Inslee to fire embattled DCYF leader
Governor Inslee is facing a growing call for him to fire Secretary Ross Hunter, his handpicked leader of Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families.
Exclusive: WA DCYF head responds to calls to step down after Green Hill School failures
DCYF is facing an undeniable truth: the state agency tasked with running Washington’s juvenile detention facilities has unwittingly engineered its own downfall.
SPD lieutenant faces retaliation after forcing accountability
Lt. John O’Neil, a 20-year veteran of SPD, has been cleared in multiple investigations since 2023. The complaints alleged sexual harassment, racism and gender discrimination.
Seattle police lieutenant hit with retaliation after enforcing accountability
High-ranking Seattle police officer, Lt. John O’Neil, subject to numerous complaints and a $5 million tort claim, appears to be a victim of workplace retaliation, according to a FOX 13 Seattle investigation.
DCYF lifts intake freeze at Green Hill School, resumes accepting inmates Friday
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) announced that it will once again accept inmates starting Friday.
WA youth detention worker caught on recording talking about oral sex with inmate
Employees hired by the state to work with juvenile inmates behind bars are now finding themselves on the other side of the law.