Government shutdown looms: What this means for Washington

The federal government appears headed toward a shutdown, with Democrats and Republicans blaming one another, as the deadline to keep agencies open quickly approaches.

Government Shutdown 2025: Dems vote down Republican funding bill

Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday. 

WA pays $9M settlement to woman who claims abuse in foster system

The State of Washington agreed to pay $9 million to a woman who says the foster care system failed her decades ago, according to the woman's attorney.

Tacoma mayoral candidate Anders Ibsen speaks on vision for city
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Anders Ibsen and John Hines are going head-to-head in the race for Tacoma mayor, vying for votes ahead of Election Day on November 4th.

WA wildfire crews battle fatigue
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Wildfires burning across Washington state have created a lot of work fire crews, causing fatigue as the fires continue to burn into fall.

Return of chinook marks start of salmon season
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The return of salmon to Issaquah Creek will be marked this coming weekend with the annual Salmon Days Festival, drawing thousands of visitors to celebrate the fall runs and learn more about the challenges facing the species.

Crews respond to fire in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood
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Crews are investigating after a residence caught on fire in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood Tuesday morning.

Man shot in back, walks to Seattle hospital
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A man showed up to Harborview Medical Center after being shot in the back in Seattle Tuesday afternoon.

Return of the chinook marks start of salmon season in Issaquah, WA

Visitors are already lining bridges and creekside trails to watch chinook and coho push upstream into the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery.

Tacoma, WA man given long prison term in child sexual abuse case

A Tacoma man was handed a lengthy prison sentence this week as prosecutors pushed for hefty jail time for his crimes.

Man walks into Seattle hospital after being shot in back

Seattle police said a man walked into Harborview Medical Center after being shot in the back on Tuesday.

Crews respond to fire in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood

Crews are investigating after a residence caught on fire in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood Tuesday morning.

Seattle leaders to Trump: "Stay out of Seattle"

Seattle city leaders delivered a pointed message to President Donald Trump during a press conference Monday: "Stay out of Seattle."

Interview with Tacoma Mayor candidate John Hines
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FOX 13 Seattle anchor and reporter John Hopperstad sits down with Tacoma City Council member John Hines, who is running for Tacoma Mayor in the general election.

Interview with Tacoma Mayor candidate Anders Ibsen
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FOX 13 Seattle anchor and reporter John Hopperstad sits down with former Tacoma City Council member Anders Ibsen, who is running for Tacoma Mayor in the general election.

'Airplane!' director David Zucker shares on-set memories while filming
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Studio 13 Live caught up with 'Airplane!' director David Zucker. Meet him and actor Robert Hays at the Paramount Theatre for a special screening and Q&A session Oct. 3.

New Chef Specials at Duke's Seafood
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Studio 13 Live learned how to make the Autumn Harvest Salmon Salad off the new fall menu at Duke's Seafood!

Pete Hegseth: New US military policies to boost combat readiness
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced major changes to the U.S. military on Tuesday, with the majority of them focused on combat readiness.

Putin touts war as Russians face crisis
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Russia is running out of gasoline and rationing is now in effect in some areas as Ukraine continues its drone attacks on oil refineries.