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  • Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in historic first

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    Spanberger projected to win Virginia governor’s race

    Abigail Spanberger is projected to win the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears. Spanberger had an early lead in the polls across the state, which leaned blue in the 2024 election and overwhelmingly voted for Kamala Harris.

    VIRGINIA – Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s election, defeating Republican candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.

    Spanberger had an early lead in the polls across the state, which leaned blue in the 2024 election and overwhelmingly voted for Kamala Harris. 

    Who is Abigail Spanberger?

    Spanberger announced she was running in November 2023. 

    She is a former Virginia congresswoman, who also worked as an inspector with the U.S. Postal Service and served as a case officer with the CIA.

    She represented Virginia’s 7th Congressional District from 2019 to 2024. She has emphasized her commitment to bipartisanship during her time in the House. 

    “Serving in Congress has been one of the greatest honors of my life,” she said. “Every decision I’ve made has been guided by the values and needs of the people I represent.”

    Spanberger has been a staunch supporter of women’s reproductive rights. She has highlighted the importance of lowering prescription drug prices, growing the middle class and easing inflation. 

    During the October debate, Spanberger also said she is seeking to eliminate Virginia’s car tax.

    How old is Abigail Spanberger?

    Abigail Spanberger was born on Aug. 7, 1979. She is 46 years old. 

    Spanberger was born in New Jersey. She moved to Virginia as a child with her parents, Martin and Eileen Davis. 

    Does Abigail Spanberger have kids? 

    Spanberger and her husband, Adam, have three daughters. According to her campaign website, all attend Virginia public schools. 

    “Her family enjoys spending time with nearby relatives, exploring Virginia’s outdoors, staying active, and playing board games together as a family. Adam also grew up in Henrico County, graduating from Mills Godwin High School and the University of Virginia,” the website says. 

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  • Everett mayoral race: Cassie Franklin leads Scott Murphy

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    EVERETT, Wash. – Incumbent Cassie Franklin is currently leading the Everett mayoral race over challenger Scott Murphy, though many votes have yet to be counted.

    As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, Franklin has received 52.45% (6,970) of the vote, with Murphy trailing with 47.1% (6,259).

    Cassie Franklin (left) and Scott Murphy (right)

    Franklin is running for another term after having served eight years as Everett’s mayor. Her top priority is public safety, highlighting accomplishments like a reduction in crime, hiring more police officers, and expanding youth safety initiatives.

    Franklin is also dedicating resources towards reducing homelessness in the city, saying there’s been a drastic expansion of shelter beds and increase in available resources since she’s taken office.

    The incumbent leads in the general election after losing in the primary by less than 100 votes, with Murphy coming away with 35.3% of the vote to Franklin’s 34.9%.

    Ballots will continue to be tallied until election results in Snohomish County are certified on Nov. 25.

    MORE ELECTION NEWS FROM FOX 13 SEATTLE

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    Seattle voters drop off ballots at Belltown’s Crocodile during ‘Croc the Vote’

    To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.

    Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.

    The Source: Information in this story came from the Washington Secretary of State, Snohomish County, the campaign pages of Cassie Franklin and Scott Murphy, and FOX 13 Seattle reporting.

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  • Tacoma mayoral race: Anders Ibsen leads John Hines

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    TACOMA, Wash. – Anders Ibsen is currently leading the race for Tacoma mayor, though there are many votes left to be counted.

    As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, Ibsen had 54% of the vote in the Tacoma mayoral race, with opponent John Hines trailing with 46% of total votes.

    Tacoma mayoral candidates Anders Ibsen (left) and John Hines (right)

    Ibsen, a Tacoma native and former City Councilmember, is battling for the seat of current mayor Victoria Woodwards, who has reached her term limit.

    Having spent eight years serving on the Tacoma City Council and establishing himself in the real estate business, Ibsen placed his priorities on addressing affordable housing, developing the city’s economy, and tackling crime and homelessness.

    Ibsen says his experience in local politics and as a business owner should give voters reassurance that he’s the right guy to lead Tacoma moving forward.

    Ibsen’s lead in the general election follows his dominant performance in the primary, receiving 38.5% of the vote to Hines’ 19.2%.

    John Hines, currently trailing, has represented Tacoma’s District 1 since 2019, and is focusing on solving the homelessness crisis, strengthening the local economy, and improving neighborhoods across the city.

    Pierce County Elections projected a 34% voter turnout for the November 2025 general election.

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    To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.

    Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.

    The Source: Information in this story came from the Washington Secretary of State, Pierce County Elections, the campaign pages of Anders Ibsen and John Hines, and FOX 13 Seattle reporting.

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  • FOX 13 Seattle celebrates 45 years on the air

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    SEATTLE – From its humble beginnings in Tacoma to becoming one of the most-watched stations in the Pacific Northwest, FOX 13 Seattle (KCPQ) is celebrating 45 years on the air.

    Keep reading for a look back at the history of the station, how it began and where it’s going.

    KCPQ-TV went on the air 45 years ago

    KCPQ-TV had its first day of broadcasting on Nov. 4, 1980. Bob Kelly of Kelly Broadcasting spoke as the station went on the air for the first time 4t years ago.

    The history of KCPQ

    KCPQ’s story began long before it became known as FOX 13 Seattle.

    The station first signed on the air on Nov. 4, 1953, as KMO-TV, before undergoing a series of ownership changes and call sign updates over the decades.

    After shutting down in 1974, the Clover Park School District purchased the station and relaunched it in January 1976 as KCPQ, operating as an educational, non-commercial broadcaster.

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    KCPQ-TV 13 logo. (FOX 13 Seattle)

    When financial challenges forced Clover Park to sell, Kelly Broadcasting took over in 1980, transforming the station into a full-fledged independent outlet serving the greater Seattle-Tacoma area.

    Becoming Seattle’s home for FOX and local news

    KCPQ officially joined the FOX network in 1986, becoming one of the first affiliates of the FOX Broadcasting Company and quickly emerging as a cornerstone for primetime entertainment, sports and local news.

    The station adopted its Q13 branding in 1980, setting the stage for decades of growth. 

    As FOX’s popularity surged in the 1990s, KCPQ gained prominence as a major broadcaster in the Seattle market.

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    Q13 FOX Seattle logo. (FOX 13 Seattle)

    The launch of KCPQ’s first newscast

    In January 1998, the station launched its first late newscast — a 35-minute, 10 p.m. program airing Sundays through Thursdays. 

    Later that year, The Tribune Company acquired KCPQ and merged its operations with KTWB-TV (channel 22, now KZJO). The two became co-owned in 1999, following the FCC’s approval of same-market duopolies.

    KCPQ Vault: Husky Fever Thursday Night 1986

    Expanding KCPQ’s local news footprint

    KCPQ continued to expand its news footprint, debuting a morning newscast on Jan. 17, 2000.

    Under Kelly Broadcasting and later Tribune Broadcasting, the station built the Seattle market’s top-rated morning show, “Q13 News This Morning” and developed a reputation for community-focused journalism and Pacific Northwest storytelling. Now branded as “Good Day Seattle,” Seattle’s longest morning newscast has grown into a six-hour program airing 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. on weekdays.

    In 2008, the station added even more local evening coverage, launching a 9 p.m. newscast on KZJO. Eventually, the 10 p.m. news on KCPQ became a full hour on weekdays and 30 minutes on weekends.

    In September 2016, the station expanded once again with the launch of its weekend morning news, “Q13 News This Morning,” on Saturdays and Sundays on KZJO. The newscast now airs every weekend as “Good Day Seattle” from 7 to 10 a.m. on FOX 13+.

    In June 2019, an additional hour of news coverage was added to the station’s news lineup, expanding to 8 p.m. on KZJO.

    KCPQ is acquired by FOX Television Stations

    In September 2019, KCPQ and KZJO were acquired by Nexstar Media Group. 

    Less than two months later, KCPQ was traded to FOX Television Stations, becoming a FOX-owned and operated station alongside KZJO. Today, the two stations share studios along Lake Union in Seattle’s Westlake neighborhood, serving millions across western Washington with trusted local news, weather and sports coverage.

    In September 2021, Q13 FOX (KCPQ) rebranded as FOX 13 Seattle and FOX 13 News. JOEtv (KZJO) became FOX 13+ (cable 10/ch. 22 over-the-air).

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    FOX 13 Seattle logo.  (FOX 13 Seattle)

    Today, FOX 13 provides local evening news on “Seattle News Tonight” at 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on FOX 13 and streaming on the FOX LOCAL app for your TV or smartphone.

    Viewers can also watch “Washington News Wrap,” a 30-minute show focused on state headlines and regional developments, at 6 p.m., followed by “Washington Sports Wrap” at 6:30 p.m. on FOX 13. West Coast News Wrap airs at 7 p.m. At 8 p.m., local news airs on the station’s secondary channel, FOX 13+, and at 9 p.m.

    KCPQ Vault: Husky Football Pre-Game 1987

    Becoming Seattle’s home for local TV sports coverage

    FOX 13 & FOX 13+ are home to local sports teams in western Washington.

    Through its FOX affiliation, FOX 13 Seattle airs many regular-season Seattle Seahawks games (NFL), Seattle Mariners (MLB) games and provides pre- and post-game coverage of most games. 

    On Dec. 10, 2013, FOX 13 & FOX 13+ expanded its local sports lineup by becoming the official local broadcast partner of Seattle Sounders FC.

    FOX 13+ is also the official local-broadcast home for a select package of Seattle Thunderbirds games, Seattle Reign FC matches and Seattle Seawolves games.

    FOX 13 has had partnerships with other Seattle sports teams, including the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Kraken, Seattle Storm, and even the Seattle SuperSonics.

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    Q13 KCPQ logo. (FOX 13 Seattle)

    Becoming Seattle’s home for local programming

    In 2009, “Washington’s Most Wanted” debuted. Produced and hosted by FOX 13 News Anchor David Rose, the show helped capture more than 1,000 local fugitives.

    In January 2022, FOX 13 launched another show with Rose called “The Spotlight.” The program looks at crime and public safety issues, airing on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. or 11 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 5:30 p.m., and Mondays at 4:30 a.m. on FOX 13.

    In 2023, FOX 13 Seattle debuted a new entertainment lifestyle show called “Studio 13 Live.” The 30-min show is devoted to pop culture, celebrity and lifestyle news, along with DIY tips and tricks and the latest trends and information. “Studio 13 Live” airs weekdays at 11 a.m.

    Also, in 2023, FOX 13 partnered with Converge Media to air “Back2Besa”. The weekly, 30-minute show — hosted by Besa Gordon — highlights the latest trends, and features inspiring stories and interviews with notable people.

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    Puget Sound Television logo. (FOX 13 Seattle)

    A legacy of community and innovation

    Over four and a half decades, FOX 13 Seattle has covered some of the region’s biggest stories — from the Nisqually Earthquake and the rise of tech giants, to a Seahawks Super Bowl win, multiple Mariners’ playoff runs and daily issues that shape life in Seattle.

    While technology and platforms have changed, the station’s mission remains the same: to inform, empower and connect the communities of western Washington.

    As FOX 13 looks ahead, the station continues to invest in its storytelling, local journalism and innovative news coverage that reflects the people and spirit of Seattle and beyond.

    For more stories celebrating 45 years of FOX 13 Seattle, visit fox13seattle.com and download the FOX LOCAL app for your TV or smartphone.

    The Source: Information in this story came from FOX 13 Seattle original reporting.

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  • Seattle Mayoral candidates make final push before Election Day

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    SEATTLE – The candidates for Seattle mayor were making their last minute campaign stops in the city of Seattle.

    The campaigning for mayoral candidates Katie Wilson and incumbent mayor Bruce Harrell continued late into Monday evening, both camps trying their best to win over those last-minute voters before Tuesday’s deadline. 

    Monday, supporters joined incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell in the Central District with signs in hand, asking voters to re-elect him for a second term. 

    Bruce Harrell’s camp

    What they’re saying:

    “We are pretty excited about tomorrow night. We feel really good, and we think our message is resonating with people, and they see the contrast,” said Harrell. 

    His campaign has been working hard to get out his message after a primary in which the mayor trailed candidate Katie Wilson in votes. 

    “A lot of attention wasn’t paid to the details during the primary, so we think the message is getting out there. You see, overwhelmingly, all the support we are getting out here even at the last minute,” said Harrell. 

    Harrell said Monday night that he was focused on talking about what sets him apart from Wilson, including his experience. 

    “My opponent has no experience in managing a budget and the little tiny budget she’s managed she’s mismanaged, a $200,000 budget that every year, $21,000 last year, $38,000 the year before… completely mismanaged,” said Harrell. “My opponent has never really hired any employees, maybe herself. We have 40,000 employees. My opponent has no experience fighting someone like Trump. She prides herself in being an advocate. We need more than advocacy, we need executive experience.”

    Katie Wilson’s side

    The other side:

    Wilson was quick to respond by touting her own experience in leadership Monday night.

    “I led on designing and passing the Jumpstart Payroll Expense tax, which is Seattle’s landmark tax on wealthy corporations. It’s generating almost $400 million a year. So, I have extensive experience with our city budget,” said Wilson. “Honestly, I’ve been concerned with some of the budgeting practices he’s pursued as mayor. We’ve seen a lot of spending. We’ve seen budget deficits growing year by year which hasn’t been tackled.”

    Wilson is pictured at left talking to voters in Ballard.

    Candidate Katie Wilson spent the evening in Ballard going door-to-door and talking to voters.

    “We are getting a really good response on the doors. Tonight I talked to homeowners, I talked to renters, I talked to young people, I talked to older people, and it’s great to talk to someone who didn’t remember that tomorrow is election day and give that nudge that means that their vote will be counted,” said Wilson.

    She says she’s been focused on reaching voters who haven’t thought about voting in the final push.

    “I think it’s really turnout, right?” said Wilson “I think the polls have been clear if people vote and, especially if young people vote, that’s really going to mean the difference. That’s why we are out knocking on doors.”

    Both candidates will be hosting watch parties with supporters in Seattle on Tuesday as results come in and FOX 13 will be there to get reactions from the candidates.

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    The Source: Information in this story comes from original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle reporter Jennifer Dowling.

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  • Police still seeking suspect in brutal South Seattle robbery

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    SEATTLE – Seattle Police detectives still need help identifying the suspect of a brutal robbery in Seattle’s Rainier Beach neighborhood last month.

    According to the Seattle Police Department, an elderly woman was on the porch cleaning household items when a stranger approached and demanded she hand over her belongings. When she refused, the man assaulted her and dragged her into the garage, took her jewelry and bit off her finger.

    The woman also suffered severe head injuries.

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    Police searched the area near Waters Ave S and 64 Ave S for the suspect, but did not find him.

    Authorities released surveillance images of the suspect, who is described as a man in his 30s, seen wearing black pants, a black hooded jacket, a black backpack with white accents, and white/gray athletic shoes.

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  • The Neighbourhood announces Seattle tour stop

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    SEATTLE – The Neighbourhood is coming to Seattle as part of their upcoming WOURLD TOUR in 2026. While the first shows kick off in March of next year, presales begin in November 2025.  

    The band, known for hits like “Sweater Weather,” “Daddy Issues” and “Reflections,” will perform at the WAMU theater in Seattle in October 2026.

    SAO PAULO, BRAZIL – MARCH 25: Zach Abels, Mikey Margott, Jesse Rutherford, Brandon Alexander Fried and Jeremy Freedman members of the band The Neighbourhood performs live on stage during the third day of Lollapalooza Brazil Festival at Interlagos Rac

    When will The Neighbourhood perform in Seattle?

    The band will take the stage at WAMU on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. The show starts at 7:30 p.m.

    The artist presale kicks off at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5 and lasts until 10 p.m. on Nov. 6.

    The general online ticket sale will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 7.

    LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 21: Jesse Rutherford of The Neighbourhood performs on Bacardi Sound of Rum Stage during the 2018 Life Is Beautiful Festival on September 21, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by FilmMagic/FilmMagic for Life Is Beautiful)

    The band’s WOURLD tour starts at the Moody Center in Austin on Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026.

    What they’re saying:

    “After five years away, The Neighbourhood return with (((((ultraSOUND))))) – a record that feels less like a comeback than a renewal. The California band that defined black-and-white pop melancholy in the 2010s has found color again, or at least shades of it,” read a press release from the band at the time of announcement.

    Miguel also recently announced an upcoming tour stop at WAMU Theater in Seattle. We have more information on that show here. 

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  • Video: We Charted the Decline in International Students to the U.S.

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    new video loaded: We Charted the Decline in International Students to the U.S.

    The Upshot reporter Aatish Bhatia walks through a chart he created showing the decline, by country, of international students arriving to the United States this year.

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  • Researchers in WA say newborn Southern Resident orca likely dead

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    A group of whale researchers monitoring the Southern Resident J Pod believe a new baby orca, J64, is most likely dead.

    Encounter #64 – October 23, 2025 – JPod – 1 (Center for Whale Research)

    According to the Center for Whale Research, the team headed out after receiving reports of J Pod traveling north at the south end of Swanson Channel in Canadian waters northwest of the San Juan Islands. The team was eager to check on the status of J42’s new calf, J64. 

    Researchers spotted the whales near Village Bay and began taking identification photos of those present. They said J16, J26 and J42 were swimming a couple dozen yards northwest of the larger group.

    What they’re saying:

    “We found J42 and held the camera trigger down while waiting for J64 to pop up behind her,” the Center for Whale Research wrote in a Facebook post. “Unfortunately, J64 did not surface after J42. We hoped it was nursing or something, but we kept seeing J42 surface repeatedly, and there was no calf with her.”

    After seeing J42 complete several long dives without the calf surfacing, the team concluded that J64 likely did not survive.

    “We kept taking photos of the whole group hoping J64 was playing with other whales,” the group wrote. “However, there was no sign of the newest calf even though we kept seeing J62 and J63.”

    What’s next:

    The Center for Whale Research said J64 is most likely deceased but will continue to monitor future encounters. Standard protocol is to confirm a whale’s death after three consecutive sightings in which it is not present.

    Researchers said this was J42’s first confirmed calf, and that mortality rates for calves born to first-time mothers are especially high among the Southern Residents.

    Southern Residents depend on healthy, abundant Chinook salmon populations to sustain themselves and their young. Researchers believe poor nutrition and the transfer of toxins from mother to calf are likely key factors in the whales’ high mortality rate.

    The Source: Information in this story comes from a press release by the Center for Whale Research.

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  • Seattle voters drop off ballots at Belltown’s Crocodile during ‘Croc the Vote’

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    Seattle – Sunday night was a night to “Croc the Vote” at the Crocodile in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. 

    The music venue partnered up with King County Elections to serve as a temporary ballot drop box location.  

    Local band Balcony Bridge took to the stage to drop some tunes on Sunday evening, while voters dropped off their ballots in a travel-sized ballot drop box located inside the venue.  

    What they’re saying:

    “We are always excited to vote,” said Tonya, who came down to the Crocodile to listen to music and drop off a ballot Sunday. 

    Tonya and Alex have lived in Belltown for more than 20 years and say there is no drop box in their neighborhood. 

    “Ballot boxes are in other neighborhoods. We heard there was a ballot box here in our neighborhood. Make it easy,” said Alex. 

    “Vote in Belltown!” said Tonya. 

    “We are rocking the vote. Balcony Bridge came out. We are super excited to have them,” said Crocodile Production Manager Eva Hudak.

    Eva helped to coordinate the event at the Crocodile. 

    “There are no drop boxes currently in downtown. This is just an opportunity for people to come drop off their ballot and listen to some music,” said Eva.

    King County Elections Communications Specialist Courtney Hudak was on hand during the event. She says similar-sized ballot boxes are already used at seven county voting centers, but this is the first time one has traveled here for community outreach. 

    “I wanted to go to a community location,” said Lance Powell, who was dropping off a ballot at Sunday’s event. 

    Powell says it was also a teachable moment for the next generation. 

    “I’m here with a child who is now learning about the voting process and how important it is,” said Powell.  

    “People have to really believe in voting. It does make a difference. Not voting is voting. So, we want everyone to get out the vote,” said Tonya.

    “Exercise your franchise. That’s why you have it,” said Alex. 

    Courtney Hudak says King County Elections is currently projecting a 45% turnout in this year’s November election and reminds everyone that voting ends at 8:00 pm sharp Tuesday. 

    The Source: Information in this story comes from original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle.

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  • Mom seeks justice after son was killed in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood

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    SEATTLE – Standing near the intersection of 10th and Pike, where Michelle Reese lost her son Robert Fleeks Jr. more than a month ago, she told FOX 13 that she could still feel his presence.

    “Last week I came up here and I prayed,” Reese said.

    The backstory:

    On Sept. 17, the 26-year-old was shot in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, then later died at the hospital, according to Seattle Police. Reese said her son was in the area getting pizza when that happened.

    “I’m emotional, I’m upset, I’m also grateful to God but at the same time, I’m definitely grieving and hurt,” Reese said.

    Michelle Reese and her son

    She added, there are four people suspected of being involved in her son’s murder, but more than a month later, she says there are still no arrests.

    “It’s very unsettling, and it doesn’t make me feel safe, it doesn’t make my family feel safe,” Reese said.

    As she waits for answers, Reese remembers the happier times. “He had a smile that would really light up the room,” Reese said.

    Robert and his unborn child

    She’s also looking toward the future, as her son was expecting a child. It will be a moment that he sadly will miss.

    “He’s full of love, very much a leader,” Reese said. In the meantime, all she wants is justice for her first-born son.

    “My son, he is a human, he is a person, he belongs to a whole bunch of family, he is connected, no one deserves to lose their life for no reason at all,” Reese said.

    What you can do:

    If anyone has information about this, you can call Seattle Police Department’s Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. The family also has an email set up; you can reach out at justicerobertfleeksjr@gmail.com.

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  • Breaking Mews: FOX 13 cat correspondent takes on Sea-Meow Cat Convention

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    SEATTLE – Sea-Meow swept into Seattle this weekend, bringing cat lovers together for a unique convention devoted exclusively to cats.  

    “Sea-Meow Con is a cat convention for cat people by cat people,” said Braden Duncan,” Sea-Meow Meow-Chant Coordinator and local artist. “We have cat art, actual kitties.”

    Hundreds streamed through the doors Saturday to get their feline fix. Cat owners were also welcome to bring their felines to the event.

    Press Kit-ty and cat correspondent, Athena, the black cat, traveled to the conference to give us a feline perspective on why the conference is the cat’s meow.

    Strutting through the convention in a backpack or book bag is Athena’s favorite way to check out the sights and sounds of Sea-Meow 2025.

    “She’s probably the ideal kitty correspondent,” said Roseanne Kahn, from Seattle.

    As a cat correspondent with a keen eye for a story and a sweet purr-sonality, Athena got the celebrity treatment wherever she went.

    “I’m very impressed with Athena,” said Kahn. “She has a lot of poise. She’s showing real cat grace. She’s very fancy, and she really knows how to rock that little bag.”

    In fact, cats like Athena were everywhere at the conference, in strollers, riding in bags and on their human’s shoulders.

    One of the perks for cats like Athena is getting lots of pets from new friends like Ellie Beck.

    What they’re saying:

    “Cats are unique, and they have really different perspectives from humans,” said Ellie Beck of Seattle. “They are always like they are from a different planet or something.”

    Cats and their owners were also able to shop at more than 90 vendors who sell cat toys, art and crafts at the conference.

    “Athena is fabulous. We are making fast friends,” said Braden Duncan.

    Duncan owns Clockwork Art, and creates traditional watercolor paintings that feature cats.

    “My cats do help in the process,” said Duncan. “I have a little black cat at home too, who’s been modeling for me for 16 years. You will see a lot of her represented here.”

    Duncan’s canvas cat bags are a perfect fit for felines on the go, like Athena. 

    “There we go, kitten tested, kitten approved,” said Duncan, letting Athena try out one of her bags.

    There was also plenty of music and entertainment, including local cat activists and social media stars.

    “Sterling Trapking, he’s one of our MC’s, and we have Nathan the Cat Lady,” said Duncan.

    Here is a link to a full list of artists at the convention in 2025.

    A human-sized cat tree, built in the shape of a pirate ship and located inside the convention space, also gave people the chance to feel like a feline.

    “If you feel so inclined, you can pretend to be a cat and climb around the pirate ship,” said Duncan.

    Cat rescues: Giving back to the community

    Duncan says 10-15% of door proceeds will go to the rescue community from this year’s Sea-Meow event.  Crowds happily also lined up to meet a number of adoptable cats.

    “We have five different booths full of kitten cuddle puddles. So, you can come pet a kitten. It doesn’t have to come home with you, but we do encourage cat adoptions here as well,” said Duncan. “We partnered with over a dozen different local rescues.”

    What’s next:

    Now in its fourth year, organizers hope to put on another cat-tastic Sea-Meow Convention in 2026.

    “We keep expanding, so as many cats and as many humans as we can fit in here, the better,” said Duncan. “They love us here, and they keep inviting us back. It’s a really fun event.”

    You may even see cat correspondent Athena there again as well. 

    The convention runs through Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.

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  • Revolving door of blue city repeat offenders keep being released as DA spent time prosecuting Trump

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    Repeat offenders in New York City keep being given chances to terrorize as Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg spent much of his time prosecuting President Donald Trump.

    From a man with at least 134 arrests to a manslaughter suspect receiving a light prison sentence, repeat offenders in New York City are getting chance after chance to go back out into the streets to break more laws, thanks to District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the state’s bail reform law.

    In a “day one” memo to staff, Bragg directed his office to “reduce pretrial incarceration” unless in “very serious cases.” After taking office in 2021, Bragg had downgraded 52% of felony cases to misdemeanors, according to data released in November 2022 by his own office.

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    1. Clive Porter

    A man with over 50 previous arrests was arrested after allegedly attacking four people on the same day.

    Clive Porter, 33, was arrested on Wednesday after allegedly striking a 45-year-old man in the face, which made him fall onto subway tracks in Lower Manhattan.

    Porter allegedly yelled “Asian f—” at the victim before running off, according to officials. According to The New York Post, authorities connected Porter to four attacks that took place earlier in the day. One of those attacks left a 72-year-old man with a broken nose.

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    He was charged with assault as a hate crime, reckless endangerment and harassment, according to the report.

    Porter’s laundry list of criminal activity includes 61 felonies and 24 misdemeanors, The Post reported. Porter was also arrested on Oct. 14 after allegedly punching a victim in the face and threatening the person with a knife.

    Alvin Bragg’s office recommended supervised release since the top charge, which was misdemeanor assault, isn’t eligible for bail.

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    Clive Porter is accused of sucker punching a stranger inside the Bowery and Delancey Street subway station in Lower Manhattan, causing the victim to fall onto the subway tracks in New York City on Oct. 29, 2025, according to The New York Post. (Google Maps)

    2. Jaia Cruz

    24-year-old Jaia Cruz pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter charges in the January fatal stabbing of U.S. Postal Carrier Ray Hodge III that happened during an argument.

    Cruz is set to serve 15 years in prison after agreeing to a plea deal from Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office, which also reduced a second-degree murder charge to first-degree manslaughter.

    According to the New York Post, Cruz had a “history of knife violence” which included resisting arrest, menacing another person with a box cutter, and a knifepoint mugging.

    Hodge’s mother, Ada Rice, said Cruz stabbed her son seven times.

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    “She didn’t show remorse initially in the beginning. She said she was happy when she was stabbing him,” Rice told Fox News Digital. “She stabbed him. She kept stabbing him. She didn’t stab him once, she stabbed him seven times. She said he was gonna be maggot food. She enjoyed it. She told another reporter she hates Black men.”

    She said the lenient plea deal sends a message to other criminals.

    “They’re setting an example that it’s OK to murder,” she told Fox News Digital. “You will be home so quick, because even though it says on paper 15, they’ll never do 15 years, so they won’t think twice about it.”

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    3. Michael Wilson

    37-year-old Michael Wilson, who has racked up over 230 arrests, was arrested once again in June after he was allegedly riding between train cars and lied about his personal information when asked by officers, according to The Post.

    In May, Wilson was arrested for allegedly smoking crack on a subway train, according to police.

    Wilson was arrested in February for allegedly swiping a subway rider through a turnstile and received cash in exchange. When officers searched his body, they allegedly found six MetroCards.

    Despite the lengthy rap sheet, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office elected not to prosecute Wilson “in the interest of justice.”

    One of the felonies Wilson has been convicted of previously was violent, according to the report.

    4. Harold Gooding

    A man dubbed as “recidivist No. 1” by Democrat Mayor Eric Adams, Harold Gooding, who has at least 134 prior arrests for charges such as grand larceny, drug possession, armed robbery, d burglary has repeatedly been released on bail.

    In one instance, on March 28 after being released from Rikers, Gooding was accused of stealing 30 bottles of vitamins in Manhattan that were valued at $1,511, according to The Post.

    In April, he was accused of stealing cleaning supplies and three pairs of glasses from the same store. He was charged with grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and two counts of petit larceny.

    All the charges, however, weren’t bail-eligible due to the state’s 2019 no-bail law, sending Gooding back out onto the streets.

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    Without naming prosecutors, NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch in February harshly criticized district attorneys in the city.

    “Before they can even finish that paperwork, their perp is back out on the street, immediately returned to the neighborhood and the people that they just victimized,” Tisch said. “It’s demoralizing, it’s unsustainable, and it defies common sense.”

    Fox News Digital reached out to Bragg’s office for comment.

    Fox News Digital’s Michael Dorgan, Julia Bonavita and Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.

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  • 24-year-old stabbed at Pioneer Square nightclub in Seattle

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    SEATTLE – AN investigation is underway following a stabbing in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood in the hours after Halloween celebrations were underway across the city.

    Timeline:

    Around 4:30 a.m. on Nov. 1, police officers say a 24-year-old man had just left a nightclub and, along with some friends, was being followed. Then, a fight broke out near the Sinking Ship Garage.

    When he tried to intervene, this is when law enforcement believe the man was stabbed multiple times, including:

    • Four stab wounds to his back
    • Three to his scalp
    • One to his rib cage
    • One to his right arm

    Hospital staff reported the victim suffered injuries that were serious but non-life-threatening.

    The assailant remains on the run and unidentified. The Homicide/Assault Unit has been notified and will be leading the investigation.

    What you can do:

    Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Seattle Police Department’s Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.

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  • Seattle Seahawks make roster moves ahead Washington Commanders matchup

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    SEATTLE – The Seattle Seahawks placed safety Julian Love and tight end Eric Saubert on injured reserve on Saturday as part of a handful of roster moves ahead of Sunday night’s game with the Washington Commanders.

    Love suffered a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury that has kept him out of Seattle’s last three games. Meanwhile, Saubert did not practice at all this week due to a calf injury.

    What’s next:

    Both players will miss at least Seattle’s next four games before becoming eligible to return for the November 30 game against the Minnesota Vikings.

    Fullback Robbie Ouzts was activated from injured reserve and safety Jerrick Reed II was signed to the 53-man roster from the practice squad to fill the roster spots of Love and Saubert.

    Additionally, the Seahawks also elevated receivers Cody White and Ricky White III from the practice squad.

    Wide receivers Dareke Young (quadriceps) and Jake Bobo (Achilles) were ruled out for Sunday’s game, and Cooper Kupp is questionable with a hamstring injury as well, leaving the group rather shorthanded.

    White has appeared in five games over the last two seasons for Seattle. White III is a rookie seventh-round draft pick and will make his regular season debut if he’s active for Sunday night’s game.

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  • King County, WA monitoring minor flooding along Snoqualmie River

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    SEATTLE – As an atmospheric river moves across western Washington this weekend, King County officials are monitoring conditions in the Snoqualmie Basin. The area has been placed under a phase two flood alert. 

    In a statement released around noon on Saturday, Nov. 1, the Department of Natural Resources and Parks confirmed minor flooding in low-lying areas was possible.

    Under a phase two designation, King County alerts residents of the potential for overtopped roadways. No other rivers are expected to see flooding conditions on Saturday, according to the county flood warning page.

    Where are flooded roads in Snoqualmie Basin?

    Some of the roads that could overtop include the following:

    • Southeast Reinig Road
    • Meadowbrook Road
    • Mill Pond Road
    • Neal Road Southeast
    • Southeast 24th Street
    • West Snoqualmie River Road Northeast north of Northeast 18th Street
    • Northeast Tolt Hill Road

    The department points to several hours of intense rainfall as pushing the river over some initial limits of their monitoring stages. In response, they have opened the King County Flood Warning Center. 

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  • Semi-truck of soda spills out in Chelan County, WA

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    CHELAN COUNTY, Wash. – It was a messy morning on Chelan County roads as slick roads led to a rollover crash along State Route 97. Traffic was diverted to SR-150 to SR-97A as clean up crews worked to reopen lanes.

    The semi-truck was hauling a shipment of soda on Saturday morning when it slid and crashed on its side. Both lanes were blocked and shut down as troopers with the Washington State Patrol arrived on scene. 

    Chelan County semi crash on Nov. 1, 2025.

    Southbound traffic was diverted Saturday morning in Chelan County after a semi-truck rollover crash

    Law enforcement officials in the area are advising motorists to look for alternate routes if they are traveling in the area on Nov. 1. 

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  • Atmospheric river brings power outages for hundreds in western WA

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    Atmospheric river hits Seattle, bringing new round of wind and rain

    Seattle-area officials, including Puget Sound Energy (PSE), are preparing for a new atmospheric river bringing more wind and rain after last weekend’s damaging storm. PSE is ready to respond, but warns that saturated soil may lead to more downed trees and extended power restoration times.

    SEATTLE – Hundreds of customers woke up Saturday to power outages as an atmospheric river moved into the Puget Sound region overnight. 

    While this windstorm is not expected to be as strong as the last one, keep reading to learn more and stay with FOX 13 Seattle for the latest information. 

    Puget Sound Energy releases statement ahead of weekend weather system

    “We’re watching the forecast and preparing for strong winds across our service area this weekend, with gusts forecasted up to 50 mph on Saturday. We’re concerned about the combination of high winds, saturated soils, and trees that still have foliage, which could lead to power outages across our service area,” read a portion of the PSE statement.

    Who to call, report power outages

    If you are experiencing a power outage and don’t see crews in your neighborhood, you can report outages via the web or phone.

    How long will the power be out in western WA?

    Utility companies have crews on the scene and are working to restore power. 

    As of Saturday morning, the restoration is expected to be ongoing throughout the weekend. Seattle City Light expects to have customers back online around 10 a.m. and Puget Sound Energy estimates several restorations by 1 p.m.

    Tips for dealing with power outages

    For those residents in the dark, we’ve put together some tips to keep you safe during a power outage.

    • Stay informed: Keep a battery-powered radio or use your smartphone to stay updated on weather conditions and power restoration efforts.
    • Safety first. Never touch or go within 35 feet of downed power lines because they might be energized.
    • Conserve heat: If temperatures are low, especially in later evening hours, close off unused rooms to retain heat and use blankets and warm clothing to stay warm. Avoid using gas stoves or ovens for heating.
    • Use generators safely: If using a generator, ensure it is placed outdoors and away from windows to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
    • Preserve food: Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed to maintain cold temperatures. A full freezer can keep food frozen for about 48 hours.
    • Emergency kit: Have an emergency kit ready with essentials such as flashlights, batteries, water, non-perishable food, and a first-aid kit.
    • Check on neighbors: Look out for elderly or vulnerable neighbors who may need assistance during the outage

    Residents are encouraged to report outages to their respective utility providers and to follow safety guidelines to ensure their well-being during the inclement weather.

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    The Source: Information in this story came from the FOX 13 Seattle weather team, the National Weather Service and various western Washington power utility companies.

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  • Public school districts coast to coast adopting radical curriculum from org named for 60s radical

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    Public schools across the country are directing teachers to use curriculum resources from a nonprofit that teaches American history through the lens of racial and sexual oppression.

    The Zinn Education Project (ZEP), named for the late radical 1960s professor Howard Zinn, pushes controversial resources and lesson plans to teachers for students as young as pre-K, all the way up to grade 12.

    ZEP boasts that its curriculum has been adopted by more than 176,000 teachers, who have downloaded more than 765,000 lessons for their students, according to its website. The organization hosts a Teach Truth Day of Action annually, which is co-sponsored by the NEA, America’s largest teachers union, and other organizations.

    Author Howard Zinn speaks during the People Speak ASCAP Music Cafe performance held during the 2009 Sundance Music Festival on Jan. 22, 2009 in Park City, Utah.  (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

    Zinn, who died in 2010, taught at Boston University from the early 1960s until his retirement in 1988. He was the author of “A People’s History of the United States,” a book that teaches American history, beginning with Christopher Columbus‘ discovery of North America and into the 21st century, through a lens of racial and sexual oppression. The principles in his book serve as the benchmark for ZEP’s lessons.

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    In 2003, Zinn described himself as, “Something of an anarchist, something of a socialist. Maybe a democratic socialist.”

    New York City Public Schools, the largest school district in the country, encourages teachers to use ZEP resources to teach during Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Disability Pride Month and Pride Month.

    “The Zinn Education Project also has compiled lesson ideas and relevant primary sources into a resource called ‘Teaching with Seizing Freedom’ that educators can use in their classrooms alongside the podcast,” a Black History resources page on the school system’s website says.

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    The “Teaching with Seizing Freedom” podcast is described by ZEP as “an ideal resource to introduce students to the imaginative, defiant ways that Black people sought and enacted freedom throughout U.S. history — and brings to life voices that are often muted in textbooks.”

    For Disability Pride Month, the school system directs teachers to ZEP resources that include an article titled, “10 Quick Ways to Analyze Children’s Books for Ableism.”

    In the Chicago Public Schools system, a page called “Equity Tools,” alongside other social justice resources from other organizations, like “Implicit Bias and Structural Racialization” from the National Equity Project, ZEP is mentioned as a resource. The public school system links to the ZEP homepage.

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    Similarly, Portland Public Schools in Oregon directs teachers and students to ZEP for resources on Black History Month. The ZEP site has 328 webpages of resources for teaching Black History Month.

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    A summary on the ZEP page on Black History Month recommends a book called “The Real Ebonics Debate: Power, Language, and the Education of African-American Children.” That book summary describes ebonics as “the distinctive language of many African-American children,” and emphasizes urgency for teachers to learn to engage with discussions about ebonics.

    In Berkeley, California, a teaching resource guide for kindergartners through eighth grade links to the same Black History Month ZEP page.

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    In 2021, Columbus City Schools in Columbus, Ohio, gave summer homework to eighth graders that demonized Christopher Columbus for “mass murder” of the Taíno people. It accuses other history textbooks of erasing the Taíno people. The lesson was from ZEP, and included a quiz for students after they read the material.

    “Columbus’ practices of enslavement, terrorism and ultimately mass murder are shocking. For that reason, it is tempting to focus only on Taíno deaths,” the lesson says. “However, those deaths can seem abstract and distant unless we learn something about Taíno lives.”

    ZEP’s website is full of colorful testimonials from teachers around the country, including Sarah Giddings, identified as a middle school social studies teacher from Mesa, Arizona. Giddings used ZEP resources to teach her students about climate change.

    Chicago Public Schools have used the controversial lessons for young students. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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    “The culminating activity involved having my students participate in a mock trial based on Bill Bigelow’s role play activity ‘Who’s to Blame for the Climate Crisis?’” Giddings’ testimonial says. “By this point of our study, my students were emotionally and intellectually ‘invested’ and were genuinely curious as to what or who is responsible for the environmental crisis.”

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    “I’ve used the Zinn Education Project’s materials since my first year teaching,” says a testimonial from Corey Wincester, described as a high school history teacher from Evanston, Ill.

    “Nine years later, my students can speak to the power of deconstructing the narratives of Christopher Columbus and Abraham Lincoln’s efforts that have replicated white supremacy and marginalization of people of color in historical discourse.

    None of the school districts mentioned returned a request for comment.

    Peter D’Abrosca is a reporter at Fox News Digital covering campus extremism in higher education. 

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  • Human remains found in Snohomish County, WA identified as missing Tulalip woman

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    SEATTLE – A set of human remains found in a remote area of north Snohomish County earlier this year belonged to a missing Tulalip woman, according to the FBI.

    The DNA of the remains matched that of Mary Johnson (Davis), who disappeared from the Tulalip Reservation back on November 25, 2020.

    Johnson was last seen walking on Firetrail Road, traveling to a friend’s house, but never arrived.

    What they’re saying:

    “With deep respect for the family and Tulalip community, the Tulalip Police Department is heartbroken to confirm that human remains have been positively identified as Mary Johnson-Davis, a member of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington,” said Shawn V. Ledford, Chief of the Tulalip Police Department. “Identification was confirmed through DNA analysis conducted by a forensic laboratory, and next of kin have been notified. This case remains an active and ongoing investigation, and the Tulalip Police Department will continue to work in partnership with the family and the FBI. Mary’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the community for their assistance and compassion throughout the past five years of searching for Mary, which ultimately led to her being found. We extend our prayers, strength, and healing to Mary’s family, loved ones, and the entire Tulalip community during this difficult time.”

    The Tulalip Tribes and FBI are offering a reward of up to $60,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) responsible for Mary Johnson’s disappearance. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI’s Seattle Field Office at 206-622-0460, 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324), or tips.fbi.gov.

    “When the FBI is called to investigate a missing indigenous person, we understand the importance of the case for the victim’s loved ones and communities,” said W. Mike Herrington, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Seattle field office. “Every victim leaves a space in that community which cannot be filled. We recognize the process can be lengthy and frustrating, but we assure everyone the FBI and our partners are doing everything we can. FBI Seattle is committed to our relationships with all of Washington’s communities, including our state’s 29 federally recognized tribes, and we will never stop pursuing justice for victims, no matter how long it takes.”

    The investigation is ongoing.

    “We recognize that the past five years have been incredibly difficult and painful for Mary’s family as well as our neighbors and partners at the Tulalip Police Department, the entire community, and the staff who have worked tirelessly to find her,” said Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson. “We hope the recovery brings us one step closer to finding the truth about what happened to Mary. I want to extend my personal condolences to Mary’s entire family and to the Tulalip Tribes, and express our deep appreciation to community members whose initial reporting led to the discovery and identification of her remains.”

    “The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office plays an important role in helping identify unknown remains and hopefully provide some small measure of closure for grieving families and communities,” said SCMEO Operations Manager Nicole Krueger. “It has taken five challenging years to reach this point in the investigation. More than four months ago, when unknown human skeletal remains were recovered, our office provided a sample to the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center to obtain a DNA profile. We were recently notified of a positive CODIS match to the Tulalip Tribes Missing Person Mary Ellen Johnson (Davis) of Tulalip, WA. The cause and manner of death are undetermined pending further investigation.”

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