Automatic military draft registration starts this year: What to know

A new rule passed by Congress will automatically register eligible men in the Selective Service, or military draft system, instead of requiring them to register themselves.

Strait of Hormuz closed in response to Israeli attack, local reports say

Iran reportedly closed the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday in response to an Israeli attack on Lebanon, local media was reporting. Details were forthcoming.

Michelin Guide coming to Minneapolis as part of Great Lakes region expansion

Minneapolis will join the Michelin Guide as part of a newly announced American Great Lakes region, marking a major milestone for the city’s dining scene.

List: Bible stories proposed in Texas as required reading in public schools

The Texas school board is considering a list of reading materials for elementary and middle schools that includes some passages and stories from the Bible.

All lanes of Seattle's First Avenue Bridge reopen after stuck in open position

All lanes of the northbound State Route 99 over the First Avenue Bridge have reopened after the bridge was stuck in the open position Wednesday morning.

New neighborhood resource officers at Seattle's Magnuson Park
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The program aims to curb ongoing issues like shootings and street racing, following a 90-day pilot that reportedly reduced local crime by double digits.

3 people killed in separate incidents in Kent, WA

Detectives in Kent are investigating after three people were killed in a separate stabbing and shooting overnight.

3 people killed in Kent, WA overnight
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The Kent Police Department said three people were killed overnight in separate incidents. 

More than 100 protest Iran war outside Seattle Federal Building

More than 100 people demonstrated outside the federal building in Seattle, protesting the U.S.'s war against Iran.

WA farmer says ICE raids leaves critical gap during planting season

A Whatcom County farmer says immigration enforcement actions are hitting just as Washington’s planting season gets underway, leaving farms scrambling to fill labor gaps.

WA ‘Take Me Home’ program is bringing missing people home

Across the region, children escape backyards or adults with memory issues are left unable to find their way home. A new, local program is making a difference when every second counts.

Trump pauses strikes as Iran agrees to 2-week ceasefire

Iran has agreed to a two-week ceasefire and plans talks with the U.S. as Trump pauses strikes, though Tehran warns the war is not over.

Farmer voices concerns about ICE raid impacts
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We've been hearing of WA state farmers worried about possible ICE raids as planting season begins. FOX 13's Lauren Donovan meets a farmer in Whatcom County to hear his concerns. 

Unexplained shoulder pain could signal dangerous health condition, doctor warns

While shoulder pain is often the result of rotator cuff problems, injuries, arthritis, nerve problems, or other orthopedic and muscular issues, it can also signal a dangerous health condition.

Dashcam video shows ICE agents shoot alleged gang member near I-5 in California

Dashcam video captured the moments Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents opened fire Tuesday on an alleged gang member near Interstate 5 in Patterson, California.

Bellevue, WA school scrambles for prom venue after Columbia Tower Club closure

A Bellevue high school's prom is in jeopardy following the last minute closure of Seattle's Columbia Tower Club. Students tell FOX 13 they hope someone in the community knows a spot that isn't booked.

Americans in Middle East: How to get assistance from the State Department

Americans in the Middle East can get safety updates, travel help and evacuation guidance from the U.S. State Department amid rising tensions with Iran.