‘Put down the guns’: Spanaway, WA mass shooting survivor undergoes 3rd surgery
TACOMA, Wash. - Among six people shot at a house party in Spanaway over the weekend, an 18-year-old survivor is speaking out about the deadly night. In fear of retaliation, the victim spoke to FOX 13 as "Jazmine Chavez" from her hospital bed in Tacoma. The backstory:. She was shot...
Dead beavers found along Salish Sea shores
Marine researchers are puzzled by the discovery of dead beavers along the Salish Sea in San Juan County. Fox 13's Franque Thompson reports on the efforts of experts from The Whale Museum to uncover the cause, urging the public to report sightings to aid in solving this environmental mystery.
Washington Woman Nearly Killed by Cougar During Bike Tour But Her Friends Fought Back...
Five friends were out for a bike ride, which they often do, but on this day, their tour took a dramatic turn. One of the women was attacked and nearly killed by a cougar. Had it not been for her four amazing and strong friends, she probably wouldn’t be alive today.
Millions in federal cuts leave western Washington food banks scrambling
SEATTLE — Food banks across Washington state are facing a growing crisis: millions of dollars in federal food assistance have been pulled, leaving shelves emptier and families with fewer options at a time when demand has never been higher. According to the Washington State Department of Agriculture, $4.7 million...
Time’s Running Out: what you must know about the REAL ID deadline before flying
Your May travel plans could be in jeopardy if you don’t have the proper ID to get on a plane. The REAL ID Act takes effect in about a month. Are you ready?
Two big Washington state franchisees sue Jack in the Box over termination
A pair of big Washington state franchise companies have sued Jack in the Box, saying the company improperly terminated 39 locations in the state, even though they did not violate any rules, over the closure of eight other underperforming restaurants. The two franchisees, AJP Enterprises and NHG Enterprises, are both...
10 Secluded Towns That Offer a Subtle Payoff in Washington State’s Palouse Falls Region
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‘Last governor was a wet noodle’: WA Rep. Jim Walsh praises Bob Ferguson’s budget...
Not agreeing or aligning with budget proposals from Washington’s representatives or its senators, Governor Bob Ferguson rejected both ideas Tuesday. He said neither budget “is close to one that I can sign,” citing two reasons: Far too much in taxes, and too much reliance on the novel wealth tax.
‘Unfit for human habitation.’ Pierce County city sues mobile home park as nuisance
“The Property remains without power or water and continues to be illegally occupied by squatters and transients,” according to the suit.
Sewage spill forces Seattle beach park to close
A stormwater system emptied into Lake Washington near Pritchard Island Beach, leading to an extended closure.
