'Seattle News Weekly': Investigating UW stabbing, World Cup prep

On this week's episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13's Erin Mayovsky and Matthew Smith discuss the top stories of the week.

America 250: Celebrate with these free and unique events

The U.S. is turning 250 this year. Here are some events that you may not have heard of to celebrate the momentous occasion.

The meaning of Memorial Day - Remembering America’s fallen service members

Memorial Day is one of the most widely observed federal holidays in the United States, but its original purpose was never intended to be celebratory. 

Mayor responds to North Seattle neighbors fed up with gun violence

Repeated shootings in a North Seattle neighborhood have residents on edge, and while they wait for the city to step in, some worry things could get worse ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Longview, WA superintendent arrested in sexual assault investigation

A school district superintendent in Longview, Washington was arrested Thursday morning in connection to an ongoing sexual assault investigation involving high school students.

Online search history helps lead to murder arrest in ‘no-body’ Tacoma case

A 30-year-old Tacoma man has been charged with murder after investigators uncovered evidence linking him to the disappearance of his girlfriend, despite her body not yet being found.

7 men accused of targeting Asian families in PNW burglaries

A sophisticated burglary ring consisting of seven Colombian men is accused of executing meticulously planned break-ins targeting Asian families across Washington and Oregon.

Sheriff reflects on Wenatchee sister murders
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As the one-year anniversary of the tragic murders of three young Wenatchee sisters approaches, Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison is reflecting on the massive manhunt for their father and how the community continues to heal.

Bureaucracy limits state police hiring plan
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Despite securing a massive $100 million budget to increase local law enforcement, Washington agencies face extreme bureaucratic hurdles and complex requirements to access the funds.

New video details suspect’s actions before fatal UW student stabbing

King County prosecutors have released new security video detailing the movements of a murder suspect in the days and minutes leading up to the fatal stabbing of a University of Washington student.

Scientists track Washington sea otter comeback
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Scientists are using drones, stopwatches and spotting scopes along Washington's Olympic Coast to track sea otter foraging habits, hoping to assess their recovery and potential future reintroduction to Oregon.

Lanes of SR-18 blocked near Covington, WA due to collision

Lanes on both sides of SR-18 were closed near the Covington-Maple Valley area after a four-car collision.

Gov. Ferguson’s push to lift WA police numbers out of dead last sees rocky start

In 2025, Gov. Bob Ferguson secured $100 million from the Legislature to hire more police officers. More than a year later, little of that money has been doled out, and the state has fewer officers.

$10M manhunt for Travis Decker leaves WA community with no answers

One year later, Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison reflects on the county's largest manhunt and the murder of three young sisters.