Seattle News Weekly

On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Erin Mayovsky is joined by FOX 13's new streaming host and producer Felicia Michelle to talk about a number of topics, including wildfire concerns, gas prices on the rise and the World Cup wrapping up in Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Hana Kim and David "D Rose" Rose break down a massive week for Western Washington as the U.S. Men's National Team sets up a historic World Cup showdown in Seattle, local leaders dismantle KCRHA's budget after a $13 million audit failure, and new traffic and estate tax codes take effect across the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Bill Wixey and Erin Mayovsky look back at Bosnian fans showing out in a big way for their match in Seattle against Qatar, and look ahead to Friday's match between Egypt and Iran at Seattle Stadium. They also revisit the story of local business seeing higher sales but lower tips due to the influx of international visitors. Learn more about you...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is off and running as Seattle prepares to host the United States vs. Australia match on Friday. With more matches to be played in the Emerald City after that, FOX 13's David Rose, Dan Griffin and Austin Lane are taking a closer look at the biggest stories surrounding the international tournament. Dan is hearing from fans on Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's decision to turn on C...

On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Erin Mayovsky is joined by FOX 13 reporter Shawn Chitnis to take a closer look at the alleged human trafficking happening at a home in Bellevue. While a suspect has been charged, the community claims it's just the tip of the iceberg. The two also go more in-depth on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is now officially underway. Erin revisits a co...

On this episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13's Hana Kim and Alejandra Guzman discuss a town hall event featuring Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, asking her tough questions about policies her office is pushing. The two also discuss safety concerns ahead of FIFA World Cup, just days away, as well as a tragic murder out of Parkland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

On this episode of Seattle News Weekly, hosts Bill Wixey and Matthew Smith take a closer look at the implosion in Longview, WA that killed at least 2 people, with 9 others still missing. Bill and Matthew also revisit the reaction from family members of a 17-year-old boy killed in a shooting in Parkland. Finally, the two talk more about hotel bookings falling below expectations so far for the 2026...

In this week's episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, hosts Erin Mayovsky and Matthew Smith discuss the murder of Juniper Blessing. The community is honoring the life of the 19-year-old transgender University of Washington student who was tragically stabbed in her apartment's laundry room. The two talk about the ongoing investigation into 31-year-old suspect Christopher Michael Leahy and the...

This week's episode of Seattle News Weekly covers the latest on a high-profile arrest at UW, a public health watch in King County, and the massive transit overhaul coming for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Erin Mayovsky and Matthew Smith look closer at a recent story involving the human-to-human spread of Hantavirus aboard a cruise ship. The two also dive deeper into the death of a Fin whale on Washington's Samish Island. Finally, the two chat about the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Erin's visit to one of the host cities -- Vancouver,...

On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13 looks deeper into a forensic audit revealing $13 million in unaccounted-for taxpayer funds within the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, leading to urgent calls for the agency's dissolution. Hana Kim and Alejandra Guzman also cover the terrifying attempted kidnapping of a young girl in West Seattle and how neighborhood surveillance vi...

On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Bill Wixey and Matthew Smith talk about what's brewing with a possible Starbucks exit from Seattle as the company expands to Nashville. A recent lime bike crash is raising concerns about the safety of the public transport option. Meanwhile, sea lions are being spotted in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. What does that mean for the future of th...

On this episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13's David Rose and Franque Thompson discuss a controversial homeless encampment sweep in West Seattle, a heartbreaking burglary affecting a family visiting from Japan, and a tragic hit-and-run crash following a Mariners game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13's Hana Kim and Alejandra Guzman discuss a newly filed lawsuit against Washington's "millionaires tax," spearheaded by former state Attorney General Rob McKenna. They also discuss Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's first 100 days in office, and where she is at with her city agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...

On this episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13's Bill Wixey and Matthew Smith talk about the first hurdle being cleared for a possible return of the Seattle SuperSonics, after the NBA Board of Governors voted to explore expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas. They also discuss a new report finding that Washington is the fifth most expensive place in the U.S. Lastly, they talk about the new...

On this episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13's Hana Kim and David Rose talk about Joe Kent's resignation. The one-time Republican nominee for Washington's third congressional district made national news this week when he stepped down as the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, citing his concerns with the war in Iran. The two also chat about the possible return of the So...

On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's David Rose sits down with reporter Lauren Donovan and Executive Producer Beth Roberts to talk more about the fallout from Washington passing its contentious Millionaires Tax. The three also chat about a recent lawsuit filed against the state's Department of Licensing alleging it failed to fix a data breach for six years. While the department...

As congress continues to debate DHS funding in our nation's capitol, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has been fired by President Donald Trump. Republicans say DHS needs to be funded to keep America safe while strikes against Iran continue. TSA is also being impacted by the partial government shutdown revolving around the DHS funding vote. Plus, with the countdown to the 2026 World Cup now under 100 days...

On this week's episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13's Hana Kim and Franque Thompson discuss ongoing developments with the state's "Millionaires Tax," as well as mounting excitement for the World Cup games in Seattle this summer. They also discuss a stabbing in Gig Harbor that left four people dead, which has made national headlines this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

On this week's episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13's Bill Wixey and Matthew Smith discuss the major headline this week — the sale of the Seattle Seahawks, and the potential billionaire buyers. The two chat about the "Millionaires Tax" that passed the State Senate, as well as the first Raising Cane's to open in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

On this week's episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, FOX 13's Hana Kim sits down with FOX 13 producer Austin Lane to talk about the Seahawks Super Bowl LX victory. The two chat about the impact the Seahawks have on the region when they are among the best team in the NFL and how head coach Mike Macdonald helped them get back to that pinnacle of success. They also speak about the Super Bowl pa...

On this episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Erin Mayovsky and Adam Gehrke discuss two recent shootings in Seattle's Rainier Beach area, as well as yet another round of tech layoffs hitting the city, and how it's driving workers to new industries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's David Rose and Hana Kim talk about the Seahawks going to the Super Bowl and show us how one veteran is cheering on the team from his hospital bed. As protests against ICE continue across the country, state lawmakers are proposing multiple anti-ICE bills in Olympia. One is also proposing a 32-hour work week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

On this week's episode of Seattle News Weekly, anchor Bill Wixey sits down with anchor/reporter John Hopperstad and photographer/host of the On the Sidelines podcast Dante Jackson to talk about this Sunday's NFC Championship between the Seahawks and Rams. Bill dives deep into the numbers of the game and how similar the two teams are on paper. Dante believes the eyeball test is all he needs to know...

On this episode of Seattle News Weekly, FOX 13's Erin Mayovsky and John Hopperstad look ahead to the Seahawks NFC Divisional Round against the 49ers this weekend, plus, Erin chats with former Seahawks wide receiver and longtime NFL broadcaster Steve Raible about the team's defensive power, the rivalry matchup, and their previous face-off earlier this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...