Skykomish, WA parents demand answers after teacher arrested for child rape

Skykomish parents packed a tense meeting, demanding answers and calling for the superintendent’s resignation after a teacher was arrested for investigation of child rape.

Suspect in deadly Bellevue hit-and-run to undergo competency hearing
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The man accused of mowing down an 88-year-old woman in a Bellevue parking lot and then driving away was ordered to undergo a competency hearing.

Ballard, WA cafe owners camping in business overnights to stop copper thieves

Cafe owners in Ballard tell FOX 13 they are forced to camp out overnight at their business to stop recurring copper thefts. The National Nordic Museum faces similar troubles.

Seattle City Council to vote on immigration detention center moratorium

The Seattle City Council is set to vote Tuesday on emergency legislation that would temporarily block new immigration detention centers from opening in the city.

Starbucks announces new slate of Seattle location closures

Starbucks representatives have announced five locations in the Seattle area will be shut down. The Starbucks Workers United union says they have filed an unfair labor practice charge.

Seattle's UW ski racing team makes history in run to nationals

Despite one of the worst ski seasons in recent memory in Washington state and barely being able to run traditional practices, the Husky Ski Team is competing at nationals this week in New York.

Skykomish, WA teacher arrested for alleged rape of a student

A male teacher in the small Skykomish School District was arrested during the school day for the alleged rape of a student, with investigators stating the abuse occurred in various locations across the campus.

Teacher in WA's Skykomish School District arrested
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Parents told FOX 13 Seattle he was arrested during the school day by the King County Sheriff's Office. 

2 Seattle women stranded in Dubai amid Iran conflict return home

A family is back home in Seattle, after they were stranded in the United Arab Emirates for six days. Their trip was unexpectedly extended, as the conflict in Iran continues escalating.

Seattle weather: Rain/snow mix this week

Morning clouds across the region today gradually broke apart, allowing for some afternoon sun. It will be a fairly typical early-March setup around the greater Seattle area, with a mix of clouds and sunshine and temperatures staying seasonably mild.

Seattle weather: Heavy mountain snow on Sunday

A front will drop in from the north early Sunday morning with rain picking up in the lowlands, heavy at times with breezy winds, and snow in the mountains. Scattered showers will continue throughout the day on Sunday.  

Natural gas leak prompts Seattle neighborhood evacuations

Firefighters in Seattle went door to door evacuating residents in at least 10 homes following reports of a natural gas leak in a neighborhood near the Central District.

Man on trial for 2023 Maple Valley, WA double murder

Brandon Gerner is on trial for the 2023 killings of a mother of five and another man, whose bodies were found dumped in Maple Valley.

Copper wire thieves hit Ballard cafe twice
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After copper thieves targeted a Ballard cafe twice in one week, the owner says he's beyond frustrated and feels let down by city leaders.

Copper thieves target Ballard cafe, owners beyond frustrated

A cafe in Ballard has been hit by copper thieves twice this week. The co-owner said he is beyond frustrated and feels let down by city leaders.

Seattle nurse represents Team USA in 2026 Winter Paralympics

Erin Martin, a nurse care manager at Seattle Children's, is competing in her second Paralympics for para Nordic skiing.

Seattle weather: Gray skies with weekend showers

Get ready for a gray weekend and spotty showers, our FOX 13 weather team breaks down what to expect in the next few days.