Nisqually earthquake rocked western Washington 25 years ago

SEATTLE - On Feb. 28, 2001 at 10:54 a.m., a 6.8 magnitude earthquake rattled western Washington, leaving billions of dollars in damages and several hundred people injured. One person died of a heart attack. The quake's epicenter was under Anderson Island, more than 10 miles from Olympia, near the Nisqually River Delta, and shook the ground for more than 30 seconds.  Buildings in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood, the Washington State Capitol Building and the Alaskan Way Viaduct were structur...

Bruce Lee Forever stamps are now available

SEATTLE - The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) honored and celebrated the life of martial arts legend and actor Burce Lee this week with a new Forever stamp.  The stamp was unveiled Wednesday at Seattle's Nippon Kan Theater during a ceremony featuring Lee’s daughter, Shannon Lee; former student and friend Sue Ann Kay; and journalist Jeff Chang. "He was mesmerizing to watch. Unlike the theatrical, acrobatic kung fu that came before, Lee’s movements were economical, explosive and real," said Ben Kuo, US...

Seattle Seahawks announce they're up for sale

SEATTLE - The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are officially up for sale, the team announced on Wednesday.  The team posted this message on Instagram: "The Estate of Paul G. Allen today announced it has commenced a formal sale process for the Seattle Seahawks NFL franchise, consistent with Allen's directive to eventually sell his sports holdings and direct all Estate proceeds to philanthropy. The Estate has selected investment bank Allen & Company and law firm Latham & Watkins to lead the s...

Former UW wide receiver Rome Odunze surprises Seattle veteran with Super Bowl trip

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - For Seattle Seahawks fan and retired Air Force Master Sgt. Chris Block, a career defined by decades of military service led to an unforgettable moment over Super Bowl weekend. On the eve of the game, Block was surprised by former University of Washington star and current Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze with tickets to the championship. The surprise was part of a special initiative organized by USAA, the NFL's Official Salute to Service Partner, and the Wounded War...

From Bearcats to the big game: Classmates from WA's Monroe High School set for Super Bowl spotlight

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Nearly six years ago, they were just two seniors roaming the hallways of Monroe High School in Snohomish County. One was a standout wide receiver and the other was a member of the school's diving team, who recently discovered he could sing.  As the Super Bowl descends on the Bay Area, the city of Monroe finds itself in a dual spotlight over the next few days. Efton Chism III was a star wide receiver at Monroe High, totaling 166 catches for 2,581 yards and had 39 total tou...

Here are Washington's 2026 James Beard Awards semifinalists

SEATTLE - The James Beard Foundation on Wednesday recognized more than a dozen Washington-based culinary professionals as 2026 award semifinalists.  The list includes 14 semifinalists from Seattle, one from Bellingham and one from Vancouver, Washington. Many on the list have also stopped by Studio 13 Live.  What's next: Final restaurant and chef nominees will be announced on March 31, and the 2026 James Beard Award winners will be revealed during a ceremony at the Lyric Opera of Chicago on June...

PNSN to measure seismic activity during Saturday's Seahawks playoff game

SEATTLE - The Seattle Seahawks are once again teaming up with the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN) to monitor how much the ground shakes when fans cheer during Saturday’s divisional round game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field. The PNSN field operations team installed six seismic sensors throughout the stadium Monday to capture the energy generated by the "12s." The project aims to measure fan-generated ground motion in real-time, building on a tradition that began with the...

Seattle's popular Thai restaurant Bangrak Market rebounds after fire

SEATTLE - Bangrak Market, a popular Thai restaurant in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood, is recovering after a fire that the owner suspects was arson earlier this month. The incident was captured on video. What we know: Seattle fire crews responded to a report of a fire in a building near Bell Street and Second Avenue shortly before 4 a.m. on Nov. 2. Smoke and flames were visible upon arrival at the restaurant. Surveillance video shows the fire beginning in the patio area before spreading to the...

WA organization to hold emergency food distribution event at Tacoma Dome

TACOMA, Wash. - With Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits set to end next month, a Tacoma organization is hosting an emergency food distribution event to provide additional support for thousands of Washington families. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced earlier this week that, due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, no SNAP benefits will be issued on Saturday, Nov. 1. Nearly 1 million people in the state rely on the federal SNAP program, and about $3...

'Dump 61 Here' Seattle Mariners fan catches homer, meets Cal Raleigh

DETROIT - Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh hit his 61st home run during Game 3 of the ALDS Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers, and it was caught by a fan wearing a "Dump 61 Here" shirt. Here's What Happened: Waiting in the stands, and seemingly ready for the moment, was Jameson Turner, wearing a shirt that read: "Dump 61 Here." Raleigh, who had a major league-high 60 homers during the regular season, hit a 391-foot, two-run homer to left-center in the ninth to make it 8-1. The Mariners...

Seattle's Bill Nye receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

LOS ANGELES - Seattle's own Bill Nye the Science Guy now has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  What we know: The beloved television personality and science educator was honored during a ceremony in Los Angeles on Monday. He was joined by Seattle-native Joel McHale, Celtics star Jaylen Brown and comedian Ross Shafer. Nye was honored with the 2,821st star and received it in the Television category. His star is located at 6357 Hollywood Boulevard.  The backstory: Nye, 69, who captivated a gene...

Over 3,000 pounds of Costco poke recalled over possible listeria contamination

SEATTLE - More than 3,000 pounds of Ahi Tuna poke sold at Costco stores are being recalled due to potential listeria contamination.  What we know: Western United Fish Company DBA Annasea Foods Group out of Kent announced the Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke contains green onions that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. The co...

Singer D4vd cancels second Seattle show after body found in his Tesla is ID'd

Singer D4vd will be canceling his second Seattle show after Los Angeles authorities identified the body of a teen girl who was discovered in a Tesla connected to the singer earlier this month. The performer was scheduled to take the stage at Showbox Sodo on Wednesday night for his second Seattle show on his Withered 2025 World Tour.  According TMZ, a source said the concert was canceled. D4vd did go on stage on Tuesday night and has been on tour during the ongoing investigation. Police said the...

Seattle Seahawks drop team's 'Rivalries' uniform

SEATTLE - The Seattle Seahawks unveiled their Rivalries uniform on Thursday, as part of the NFL and Nike's new "Rivalries" program. They will debut their new uniforms during their Week 16 game at home against the Los Angeles Rams.  The team's uniforms are wolf grey jerseys and pants with iridescent green numbers, and the helmets have the same iridescent green with a metallic chrome finish. There is a 12s patch and 12 pattern within the jersey numbers, to pay tribute to their fans. "12 As One" is...

Alaska Airlines to launch flights to London, Reykjavik from Seattle

SEATTLE - Alaska Airlines is adding two new flights as part of its global expansion. The company announced on Tuesday it will launch nonstop routes to London Heathrow and Reykjavik, Iceland, from Seattle starting next spring. What we know: The airline will offer daily, year-round service to London, and daily flights to Reykjavik during the summer. "With these bold moves, we are accelerating our vision to connect our guests to the world. We are seizing this moment to redefine the international ex...

Tsunami advisory canceled for Washington coast

A tsunami advisory issued for parts Washington has been canceled on Wednesday morning.  As of 6:20 a.m. PT, there have been no confirmed reports of tsunami waves higher than 1.3 feet recorded from La Push. The National Weather Service also recorded the following Wednesday morning:  One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off Russia’s sparsely populated Far East, sending tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake...

Earthquake swarm: Hundreds recorded Tuesday at WA's Mount Rainier

MOUNT RAINIER, Wash. - Mount Rainier on Tuesday experienced its largest seismic activity since 2009, with a swarm of small earthquakes detected. According to the United States Geological Survey, hundreds of earthquakes were recorded. What we know: The tremors began around 1:30 a.m. PST and ranged in magnitude from 0.1 to 1.7. None have been felt at the surface and more are expected throughout the day.  The earthquakes are all at a depth of 1 to 4 miles below the surface within the area of Mount...

Who is Travis Decker? What to know about the Wenatchee father wanted for murder

WENATCHEE, Wash. - Authorities are searching for the father of three young Wenatchee girls, ages 5, 8, and 9, after they were found dead on Monday.  Travis Decker, 32, is wanted for three counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping. Decker is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a light-colored shirt and dark shorts.  According to authorities, he is a former military member with extensive training. FOX 13 Seattle co...

Alaska Airlines announces nonstop flight from Seattle to Rome

SEATTLE - From the Emerald City to the Eternal City, Alaska Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will be launching a new direct flight from Seattle to Rome, Italy next year. What we know: This is part of the airline's new global getaway expansion, and the airline states it's the "first time in history" that a nonstop flight will connect the two cities starting in May 2026. Travelers can start planning their trips this fall, when flights to Rome will be available online. The new route will be ta...

Bryan Kohberger back in court for pretrial hearing in Idaho students murder case

BOISE, Idaho - After more than two years of hearings and motions, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students is expected in court Thursday for the final hearing before his trial begins this summer. Attorneys on both sides will discuss what evidence can be used in Bryan Kohberger’s trial, including phone logs, purchase histories, and surveillance footage from near the crime scene.  Kohberger, 30, is charged in the stabbing deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and...
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