The Brief
- On this week’s episode of the ‘Seattle News Weekly’ podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchor Erin Mayovsky introduces an additional host for FOX Local Live Desk, Felicia Michelle.
- The two discuss gas prices in WA and the devastation surrounding wildfires in WA, including the Chelan Hills fire in Douglas County and the Ryegrass fire in Vantage.
- They close the episode with a discussion on how well Seattle hosted the FIFA World Cup and the stark contrast between the bustling city during matches, and where it quietly stands now.
SEATTLE – A deadly wildfire in Douglas County shocked the community after Fourth of July festivities, burning around 10,000 acres of land, sweeping away homes and leaving some families without shelter and the majority of their belongings.
On this week’s episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13 Seattle Anchor Erin Mayovsky introduces Felicia Michelle, who is the newest addition to the FOX Local Live Desk, as a streaming host. The two discuss the top headlines of the week, from the Chelan Hills fire in Douglas County, to updates on gas prices in our state and saying farewell to Seattle’s era of hosting the FIFA World Cup in the city.
Felicia gets to know Seattle
The hosts open the podcast with a sweet introduction to the station’s newest addition: Streaming Host Felicia Michelle. The two bond over their shared zodiac sign—Cancer—and how fun it is to have June and July birthdays. Felicia opens up about her initial impression of the “June gloom” and the shift to adjust to colder weather. She also talks about the shift to pronouncing local Pacific Northwest names, like “Puyallup” and “Snoqualmie.”
The Washington State Climate Commitment Act (CCA) and gas prices
The hosts transition to state politics, detailing a request by WA State Republicans for Governor Bob Ferguson to call a special session to pause gas taxes associated with the CCA.
They discuss the public impact of high gas prices, noting that some families are forced to skip leisure activities, adjust business operations, or rely heavily on carpooling. …