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.

Late-season snowstorm brings hope to struggling Cascade ski towns

After a dreadful winter, businesses along Washington’s Highway 2 mountain corridor are hoping a burst of fresh snow could revive the ski season.

Uber rolls out women-only option nationwide; what to know

Uber has launched a women-only feature across the U.S. Here’s what to know and how to use the feature.

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.

Suspect wanted in Puyallup armed bank robbery

Police are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery at Harborstone Credit Union in Puyallup on Feb. 25.

WA attorney general criticizes DOJ Ticketmaster, Live Nation settlement

Attorney General Nick Brown says Washington and other states will continue their antitrust case against Live Nation after DOJ settlement.

Who is Ivanna Lisette Ortiz? Orlando woman allegedly fired shots at Rihanna's LA home

An Orlando, Florida woman has been arrested in California under suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple bullets into the singer Rihanna's Los Angeles home, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Top cities to raise a family in 2026 revealed

New data is ranking the best U.S. cities to raise kids – and here’s which places are taking the top spots.

10-foot white shark pings near NC beach before spring break

As spring break approaches, a 10-foot, 689-pound juvenile female white shark named CAYO was detected March 7 swimming “tight to the beach” near Emerald Isle.

Texas women used crow drones to fly drugs into Louisiana prison, authorities say

Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.

Oil prices spike as Iran war intensifies: What to know

The price of oil has jumped as the Iran war is now in its second week and it's impacting consumers at the pump in the U.S.

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.

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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.

Lynnwood, WA mayor releases statement following shooting of high school student

The mayor of Lynnwood has released a statement following the shooting of a local high school student last week, saying the community needs to root out youth violence.

Dozens rally against WA ‘millionaires tax’ bill in Olympia

With just days left of the Washington legislative session, a couple dozen people rallied against the proposed millionaires tax over the weekend, FOX 13 spoke with attendees about their concerns.