Hantavirus breakout: What is the Hantavirus mortality rate?

Three King County residents were potentially exposed to hantavirus while on a cruise ship, leading to new questions about the disease and its mortality rate.

What to know about hantavirus as King County, WA residents linked to outbreak

"This is not the next COVID," says a WHO official. But what is hantavirus? The strain of it that the CDC now says is linked to three King County, Washington residents is the Andes virus. FOX 13 looks at stats, medical reviews, and more.

Three King County, WA residents monitored for rare Andes hantavirus

Three King County residents are being monitored after possible exposure to Andes hantavirus linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship.

CDC notifies King Co., WA of possible Hantavirus resident exposures
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Three residents in King County, Washington were exposed to the Hantavirus strain found on the cruise ship outbreak in May 2026. Two of those residents were on a plane next to someone who tested positive with the deadly virus linked to the ship outbreak.

How to get tickets for Journey's new Seattle concert date at Climate Pledge Arena

'Don't Stop Believin' in the lineup at Climate Pledge Arena this fall. Seattle locals and visitors alike have another concert opportunity as Journey has announced a new tour stop.

Seattle Parks and Rec decision could shrink number of pickleball courts

Seattle Parks and Recreation are considering a plan to separate tennis players and pickleball players after receiving years-worth of complaints. Their plan to fix it may reduce pickleball access.

Community mourns employee found shot to death at Seattle’s Growler Guys

Quusaa “Q" Margarsa was found shot to death at his workplace in Seattle over the weekend. As a memorial grows, police are still searching for a suspect.

Top summer concerts coming to Seattle in 2026

Seattle’s biggest venues are set for a packed 2026 summer concert calendar, with more shows to be announced.

Seattle mayor on Equal Rights Amendment: 'Progress takes persistence'

How close are we to seeing a 28th amendment to the United States Constitution? A national tour gathering signatures for the Equal Rights Amendment stopped in Seattle on Monday. Mayor Katie Wilson weighed in on the debate.

Police still seek suspect in fatal stabbing of UW student

A 19-year-old University of Washington student was stabbed to death Sunday night in a laundry room at an off-campus housing complex. Police are currently searching for the suspect.

Starbucks announces dozens of Seattle summer layoffs

Dozens of Starbucks' tech employees in Seattle will be laid off this summer, between June and August.

Seattle Vietnamese restaurant hopes for community support
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Mother and daughter duo Oanh Nguyen and Huong Huynh are appealing for community support to save their Rainier Valley restaurant, Thien Phat, from potential eviction.

Seattle Vietnamese restaurant hopes for community support to stay open

On Mother's Day, a mother and daughter duo who own a restaurant in Seattle's Rainier Valley are hoping for a little love from the community. 

University of Washington student stabbed to death
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Police are investigating a deadly stabbing at a University of Washington off-campus apartment building.

19-year-old University of Washington student stabbed to death in laundry room

Authorities are searching for an "armed and dangerous" suspect following a deadly stabbing of a 19-year-old student at a University of Washington off-campus apartment complex.

Tacoma, WA neighborhood on edge after man assaults teenager

A 16-year-old girl was assaulted in broad daylight in Tacoma. Now, a neighborhood in Tacoma is on edge as they learn the suspect is still on the loose in the area.