UW receives $1.2M climate change research grant from EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced nearly $4 million in grant funding for universities—including University of Washington—to research impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities.

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.

2 killed in I-5 car crash, state troopers seek suspects who fled scene

A car crash on I-5 in Seattle left two dead and one critically injured, and troopers are now looking for two people who were seen running from the scene.

SPD: Child's body found in Ballard, investigation underway

Police are investigating after a child was found dead in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood on Thursday.

Seattle Police recover knife, stolen firearm after arresting stabbing suspect

Police arrested a suspect who stabbed another man in the shoulder on Saturday. Authorities say they also recovered a knife and a gun in the process.

State hopes to clear out remaining backlogged rape kits by the end of the year

A new bill making its way to the US Senate could provide more funding to states like Washington to finally clear out backlogged rape kits that have taken years to process and review.  

Teen arrested after fleeing police in stolen vehicle, crashing it into apartment building

Seattle Police have arrested a teen who allegedly stole a car at gunpoint and lead officers on a chase before crashing down an embankment and hitting an apartment complex. 

Redmond man pleads guilty to defrauding U.S. of $600K in PPP loans

A 62-year-old Redmond man pleaded guilty Thursday to conspiring to defraud the COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program of more than $600,000.

Seattle becomes first city in U.S. to ban caste discrimination

The Seattle City Council has added caste to the city’s anti-discrimination laws, becoming the first U.S. city to specifically ban caste discrimination.

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell delivers 2023 State of the City
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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said his first year in office was focused on getting back to some of the basics of good governance. Looking ahead, a key focus is making downtown a safer place for both residents and businesses.

Seattle store worker kills would-be armed robber in shootout: police
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A Seattle store worker turned the tables on an armed suspect during an attempted robbery on Monday, shooting and killing the would-be thief in an exchange of gunfire, authorities said.