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  • Man hospitalized by Tacoma pedestrian throwing brick into car

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    TACOMA, Wash. – A 64-year-old Puyallup man had to be hospitalized Saturday night after a pedestrian threw a brick into a passing car. The victim was the passenger, the 63-year-old female driver was uninjured. 

    Timeline:

    Just after 10 p.m. on Nov. 22, the Washington State Patrol report that the driver was heading south on I-705 just north of State Route 509 in Tacoma when a male pedestrian launched the brick at her and her passenger driving past him.

    The 38-year-old pedestrian was standing in the right shoulder of I-705 when the incident happened, according to WSP. The right lane of the roadway was blocked for about an hour. 

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    The suspect now faces two assault charges, in addition to malicious mischief. The circumstances around the incident remain under investigation, according to WSP.

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  • Person killed after falling onto barge in Duwamish River in Seattle

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    SEATTLE – A person is dead after falling onto a barge this Saturday afternoon in south Seattle. Emergency crews went into the afternoon working to recover their body.

    Timeline:

    Just before 2 p.m. on Nov. 22, the Seattle Fire Department posted to X (formerly Twitter) about an emergency rescue operation for someone who had fallen from an elevated platform down onto a barge.

    The barge was docked in the Duwamish Waterway, near South Riverside Drive, at the time of the incident. Law enforcement has not released the identity of the victim.

    Shortly afterward, representatives with SFD updated the public that the person who fell was dead and that the rescue operation would be transitioned into a recovery operation. 

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  • WA dirt biker falls down cliff during photograph, airlifted to Tacoma hospital

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    TACOMA, Wash. – A man was rescued and airlifted to a hospital in Tacoma on Friday following a frightening end to a photo attempt. The victim fell down a cliff while the rest of his group remained safe. 

    The 33-year-old was dirt biking in a wooded area above Wilkeson, just south of Enumclaw, when he slipped and fell about 100–200 feet down a cliffside while stopping for a picture. 

    Due to the landscape and severity of his injuries, multiple Pierce County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue rope teams responded and worked with local first response agencies to find the man and conduct a rescue operation. 

    PSCO SAR Rope Rescue teams conduct an operation to help a man who fell during a group photo opportunity

    From there, he was airlifted to Tacoma General Hospital with serious injuries, where his recovery process began. Authorities have not yet released his identification or the nature of his injuries. 

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  • Pierce County, WA mom credits heart monitor for helping save her life from rare condition

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    PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. – A Pierce County mother is alive to tell her survival story, after her heart stopped, twice. New technology detected she was experiencing abnormal heartbeats due to a rare genetic heart condition she was unaware of. With the help of the device, doctors were able to diagnose the life-threatening condition and prescribe treatment that saved her.

    “I was pretty healthy until I wasn’t,” said Charissa Hudson. “I do believe that the technology saved my life.”

    Charissa, 40, is a wife and mother of three. She said she tries to live a healthy lifestyle. 

    “I do love to be outside. We love to go down to the beach. I love to walk. I have three dogs, so walking is a part of keeping them healthy too,” she said.

    The backstory:

    Charissa said she never really questioned her health. But in April 2024, a regular walk through her neighborhood with her mother changed that.

    “I started feeling really weird and had that sensation. My mom was a little ahead of me and I said, ‘Mom I have to stop. I don’t feel right,’” said Charissa.

    Charissa Hudson

    She passed out for more than four minutes. Charissa said when she woke up, she had a splitting headache, and her heart was pounding. Short moments later, local firefighters and medics rushed her to St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma.

    The incident happened after Charissa had just returned home from a two-week trip abroad. She thought maybe she was experiencing jetlag or an illness.

    “You don’t think of the worst. You think, like, well that’s strange, but I did not know at that point the magnitude of what had happened other than how it felt coming out of it,” said Charissa.

    Healthcare providers at St. Joseph Medical Center checked her vitals and everything was normal, except an abnormal heartbeat. Doctors prescribed a Zio AT heart monitor to be worn on her chest for two weeks and sent her home.

    Zio AT heart monitor

    Charissa said she felt fine following that hospital visit, but then eight days later, she passed out again. This time she was alone in her home office.

    “That time I had no warning. I just went out,” said Charissa.

    Rushed back to the emergency room, doctors collected data from iRhythm, the maker of her heart monitor. The data report showed her heart was abnormally beating so fast to a point that it stopped.

    “The doctor basically said you’ve had a sustained ventricular tachycardia event that’s not compatible with life. And I was like, ‘Oh, ok!’” she said in shock. “Everyone kept saying, we looked at your report, we don’t know how you’re here. It’s pretty miraculous.”

    With additional imaging and testing by her doctors, Charissa was diagnosed with a rare genetic heart condition called arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC). Health professionals said ARVC causes the heart’s electrical system to beat too fast and to stop pumping. 

    ARVC has a prevalence of approximately 1 in 2,000 to 1 in 5,000 people. Its rarity is partly due to being underdiagnosed, as many individuals have mild or no symptoms, especially early in life. Symptoms can include palpitations, chest pain, fainting, lightheadedness, and shortness of breath.

    Charissa said she never knew she carried the gene for ARVC, and likely never would have known her heart was unhealthy. And at her age, she was pretty young to be experiencing cardiovascular issues.

    “If I hadn’t been wearing the heart monitor, I probably would have had another episode because my heart was getting weaker and weaker with each one. And that I probably wouldn’t be here,” she said.

    iRhythm explained arrhythmia is intermittent and can be hard to catch while someone is at the hospital. Continuous monitoring can help doctors make a more accurate diagnosis.

    Fortunately for Charissa, after her first fainting episode, medics transported her to one of the only hospitals in the area that “orders ambulatory cardiac monitoring using the Zio heart monitoring device on patients at discharge,” according to iRhythm.

    “Programs like the cardiac patch monitor system are a great example of how we continue to innovate and embrace that technology. It improves the quality of care for these patients and really for our community,” said Chris Handy, program manager at the Center for Cardiovascular Health at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

    Leaders at VMFH said advancement in technology is how their healthcare team is saving more lives, like Charissa’s.

    “These monitors have really helped our teams provide better care, and a good example that I’ll actually bring up is one of the programs that we started, which was in the emergency department. So, we identified this opportunity to really give more quality care to patients that were visiting our emergency departments,” said Handy.

    What you can do:

    For anyone who thinks they may be experiencing symptoms, Handy advises them to get medical attention.

    “We are always going to encourage them to come in and speak to a provider, but if they feel like it is more urgent, and they need to go into one of our urgent cares or the emergency departments at Virgina Mason Franciscan Health, we can place these monitors,” said Handy.

    Now living with a pacemaker, Charissa is finding new ways to maintain a healthy life and heart. Her diagnosis is also saving the lives of her family. Genetic testing revealed six people, including her daughter, also carry the ARVC gene. Two of her relatives will also need a pacemaker.

    Charisa said, “To me, the hidden gem in all of it is that, A, I survived. That’s pretty special. And B, my family is able to get some answers that they maybe otherwise wouldn’t have had, and hopefully and potentially avoid having a situation like I had.”

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  • WA resident dies from rare bird flu variant

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    KING COUNTY, Wash. – A person in Washington has died from the bird flu, health officials confirmed Friday.

    What we know:

    A Grays Harbor County resident was infected with H5N5 avian influenza in early November, the first recorded human infection of the variant in the world.

    The patient was receiving treatment in King County, and has now died. The Department of Health says they were an older adult with underlying health conditions.

    According to the CDC, this is the second person in the U.S. to die from the bird flu since 2024.

    What they’re saying:

    Grays Harbor County health officials say no other people involved in the case have tested positive for bird flu. They will continue to monitor anyone who came in close contact with the person who died.

    The risk to the general public is low, as health officials say there is no evidence that the virus can be passed between people. The infected resident had a backyard flock of mixed domestic birds, which is likely how they were exposed.

    More information about the bird flu can be found on the Washington State Department of Health website.

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  • Olympic Pipeline: Crews working nonstop to repair Everett, WA leak

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    EVERETT, Wash. – Crews are working around the clock to repair a leak in the Olympic Pipeline that has stopped jet fuel delivery to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Right now, there is no timeline for the fix, and Governor Bob Ferguson issued an emergency declaration.

    SEA Airport possible impacts

    Gov. Ferguson’s office has said if things aren’t fixed by Saturday, the airport could be significantly impacted. BP, which operates the pipeline, told FOX 13 that crews are doing 24-hour excavation operations and are working closely with federal, state, tribal and local authorities. The pipeline leak is just east of Everett.

    “We have come a long way since the 90s, and I think you know, when you look at the recent failures of the Olympic Pipeline, they could have been a lot worse then, and they weren’t,” said Bill Caram, executive director of the Pipeline Safety Trust.

    The Pipeline Safety Trust is a watchdog organization that formed after the Olympic Pipeline explosion in Bellingham in June of 1999. That explosion killed three boys. When Caram heard about the recent leak, he was instantly reminded of what happened 26 years ago.

    What they’re saying:

    “After the ’99 spill, a lot of work went into this pipeline to make sure that something like that would never happen again,” Caram said. He adds, there have been significant improvements in safety since then, but more still needs to be done.

    “We still have a significant pipeline failure somewhere in America almost every day,” Caram said. “Despite all of that, we still are losing, you know, 10 to 12 lives each year somewhere across the country due to pipeline failure.”

    Department of Ecology shares photos of work on the Olympic Pipeline in the Everett, WA area in November 2025.

    The Department of Ecology shared these photos; one showed a boom placed in the ditch to soak up the fuel. The 400-mile pipeline transports gasoline, diesel and jet fuel to places like SEA Airport. As of Friday, the airport says, there were no impacts to flights.

    FOX 13 reached out to Delta Air Lines. In a statement, the company said it is closely “monitoring the fuel supply, and there are no operational impacts at this time.” Alaska Airlines also said it is working to mitigate potential impacts from the Olympic Pipeline fuel leak, and is also not currently experiencing any impacts. At Pipeline Safety Trust, its concern is elsewhere.

    “We’re much more concerned about, you know, if this were to contaminate water sources,” Caram said. Right now, the Department of Ecology says there is currently no concern about the leak reaching the Snohomish River.

    Between 2005 and 2023, there was only one significant problem on this pipeline, but since then, there have been four. 

    “To me, it’s just a hint that maybe some, you know, mismanagement or under maintenance, is starting to catch up with this pipeline, and I hope that’s not true, but it does give me pause,” Caram said.

    The cause and source of the spill is still under investigation. Officials are still working to determine how big the leak really is. They also say there is no ETA as to when it will all be cleaned up, and when the pipeline will reopen.

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  • Seattle City Council passes 2026 budget with record investments in housing, homelessness

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    SEATTLE – The Seattle City Council unanimously passed the 2026 city budget on Friday, adopting record-high investments in housing, public safety and affordability.

    By the numbers:

    The budget includes about $8.9 billion in appropriations, with around $7 billion for services and operations, and $2 billion going toward infrastructure and improvement projects.

    Of the issues outlined in the budget was affordable housing, which a record $349 million has been allocated for, along with nearly $65 million for social housing.

    As for homelessness, the city will set aside $9 million to protect shelter beds at risk of federal cuts. There’s a focus on expanding food access and supporting senior centers.

    The city is also increasing spending on public safety, investing in Seattle Police and Fire, drug treatment options, and a plethora of community safety programs.

    What’s next:

    The 2026 budget will now head to Mayor Bruce Harrell for signature, and will become the blueprint for mayor-elect Katie Wilson and her administration when she takes over next year.

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  • 2025 Les Schwab FOX 13 Toy Drive

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    FOX 13 Seattle and Les Schwab Tire Centers are teaming up again for our annual toy drive! For the past twelve years, we’ve offered a helping hand to families across Western Washington during the holidays — help us continue that tradition by donating to the campaign!

    To make the biggest impact, we’ve set up multiple ways to give to the 2025 Les Schwab FOX 13 Toy Drive:

    • DONATE toys at Les Schwab: As always, you can donate toys in-person — all 83 Western Washington Les Schwab Tire Centers are offering donation drop-offs of new and unwrapped toys, between now and December 13.
    • DONATE on Dec. 4: FOX 13, together with Les Schwab, will be collecting toys at Fred Meyer locations around western Washington; dates and locations will be announced soon. 
    • DONATE on Dec. 8: FOX 13, together with Les Schwab, will be collecting toys at the Mill Creek Les Schwab location. We’ll also share the meaningful work of the benefiting charities that provide a lifeline and sense of relief for families in your community.
    • DONATE on Dec. 8: We’ll be collecting toys at the Seattle Thunderbirds game, dates to be announced soon.
    • DONATE on Dec. 10: FOX 13, together with Les Schwab, will be collecting toys at the Covington Les Schwab location. Come out and watch Santa fly in on a helicopter provided by Life Flight Network. Donate a toy and get your photo taken for FREE with Santa. We’ll also share the meaningful work of the benefiting charities that provide help for families in our community.
    • DONATE on Dec. 10: We’ll be collecting toys at another Seattle Thunderbirds game, dates to be announced soon.
    • DONATE on Dec. 11: FOX 13, together with Les Schwab, will be collecting toys at Fred Meyer locations around western Washington; dates and locations will be announced soon.
    • DONATE on Dec. 12: FOX 13, together with Les Schwab, will be collecting toys at the Lakewood Les Schwab location. We’ll also share the meaningful work of the benefiting charities that provide help for families in our community.

    All donations will be distributed among these local nonprofit organizations:

    • Forgotten Children’s Fund (King, Pierce and Lewis Counties)
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  • Troopers investigate after person hit, killed on I-705 in Tacoma, WA

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    Troopers investigate after person hit, killed on I-705 in Tacoma

    Washington State Patrol is investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle on I-705 in Tacoma Thursday night.

    The Brief

      • Troopers are investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and vehicle on I-705 in Tacoma.
      • The roadway was fully blocked Thursday night.
      • There are no details yet on what led up to the crash.

    TACOMA, Wash. – Washington State Patrol is investigating after a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle in downtown Tacoma Thursday night.

    What we know:

    Troopers initially posted about the incident around 9:45 p.m.

    The crash happened on southbound I-705 at South 11th Street. The road was fully closed as troopers processed the scene.

    Drivers are asked to detour using the 21st Street and Pacific Avenue on-ramp to continue on southbound I-705.

    What we don’t know:

    There are no details yet on what led up to the crash. It’s unknown if the driver who hit the pedestrian was cooperating with authorities.

    This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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  • Tacoma Mall shooting hero uses humor to inspire 20 years after tragedy

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    TACOMA, Wash. – Thursday marked 20 years since one of the darkest days in Tacoma when a 20-year-old man opened fire inside the Tacoma Mall. 

    The backstory:

    On November 20, 2005, Dominick Maldonado shot 7 people and took four hostages, which included two workers, a customer and a young boy. 

    Tacoma Police took him into custody later that day, and he was convicted and sent to prison in 2007. 

     All 7 victims survived the mass shooting, but were left with life-changing trauma and injuries. 

    FOX 13 talked to one of the heroes from that day, a man from Yelm, who drew a weapon and tried to save others before he was shot himself. 

    “I tend to lose track of things and then start doing jokes,” said Dan McKown, injured in Tacoma Mall shooting. 

    Opening with a joke is the way Dan McKown likes to roll. 

    “Run over the camera, got it,” he said, joking with FOX 13 photographer Adam Sotelo during the shoot.  

    The professional comedian has been making people laugh since the 80s. He said his first joke, played on a childhood classmate, had him hooked on comedy. 

    The young man asked, ‘When does February begin?’ He was trying to date his page. I let that marinate and I said, ‘The 1st,’” said Dan, explaining the joke. “That one probably won’t make the cut,” he added, laughing. 

    But, what he faced on the grey day at the Tacoma Mall in 2005 was no laughing matter. 

    “Twenty years ago I got shot five times and I got paralyzed,” said Dan.

    Dan McKown, Tacoma Mall shooting victim

    Dan said he was working as an assistant manager at a cutlery shop when Maldonado walked into a different store and started shooting.  

    Dan happened to be armed, and the master of stand-up decided it was time to stand up for others. 

    “Drew my gun, threw myself in the frame of the store where I could look down,” said Dan. 

    When he didn’t immediately see Maldonando, he started to put his gun away. 

    “I thought, ‘I’ll put my gun away, but I’ll put my hand on it. That way, if I need it, it will be there,’” he said. “I take one step and that’s when he comes into view.”

    Dan hesitated to shoot someone so young and tried to talk to him instead.

    “I said, ‘Young man, I think you need to put your weapon down,’” said Dan. “He responded by filling me full of bullets.”

    Dan was hit five times in the area of the stomach and leg, and was rushed into hours of surgery after finally reaching the hospital. He was paralyzed and still suffers from pain and other injuries.

    “I think it’s important that we seek God because that’s really kind of what manages things in the big picture,” said Dan.

    Dan revisited the spot where he was shot 20 years ago and sent us this photo of the location below.

    Dan McKown at Tacoma Mall

    With Maldonado later convicted and sentenced to more than 160 years behind bars, Dan hopes the life he spared in deciding not to shoot will be a life changed. 

    “He’s got an extension on life. Hopefully he doesn’t waste it,” Dan said about Maldonado. 

    Maldonado is pictured below.

    Dominick Maldonado, Tacoma Mall shooter

    Though the shooting took much of his mobility, Dan’s spirit and humor remain as strong as ever. 

    “I love the fact I have a lot of footnotes in medical journals,” said Dan. 

    He’s now gotten into podcasting and makes others laugh on his YouTube channel and at Danmckown.com. 

    “We’ve got a big foot hunting sketch on there, I think is kind of fun,” said Dan.  

    Some heroes don’t wear capes, but wield a microphone and inspire others with a joke and a mean set of wheels instead. 

    “What I want to speak about, is the fact that we choose to be courageous or not,” said Dan. “Courage is a choice. Choose courage.”

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  • Olympic Pipeline shutdown: Jet fuel leak in Everett, WA could impact SEA Airport

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    EVERETT, Wash. – Work is underway to repair a pipeline that delivers jet fuel to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after a leak prompted it to be shut down.

    Timeline:

    The Olympic Pipeline fuel leak was reported on Nov. 11 in an agricultural field several miles east of Everett. Now, over a week later, a 24-hour effort is underway to excavate, contain, clean and repair the leak. There is no timeline for when the pipeline will resume delivering fuel.

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    Olympic Pipeline leak site (via BP)

    Washington Governor Bob Feruguson issued an emergency declaration to ensure adequate fuel is delivered to Sea-Tac Airport during the pipeline shutdown. The governor’s office said airport operations would be “significantly affected” if it doesn’t start back up by Saturday.

    No flights at SEA Airport have been affected yet. However, in anticipation, Gov. Ferguson waived the number of hours jet fuel tanker operators can drive while ensuring safe-driving measures remain in place.

    The pipeline temporarily restarted on Sunday, Nov. 16, after a successful leak test. Fuel deliveries resumed to the airport, but the pipeline was shut down again on Monday due to additional leakage at the response site.

    The Olympic Pipeline transports refined petroleum products to sites in Seattle, SeaTac, Tacoma, Vancouver, and Portland. The system consists of two pipelines, including a 20-inch pipeline and a 16-inch pipeline. The 16-inch pipeline is the one that leaked.

    What they’re saying:

    The Washington State Department of Ecology issued the following statement regarding the fuel leak response:

    “Our cleanup includes using a vacuum truck and adsorbent materials, along with cleaning up contaminated soil. Responders are still determining the amount spilled.”

    Alaska Airlines also released a statement regarding possible impacts at Sea-Tac International Airport:

    “We are working to mitigate a potential impact from the Olympic Pipeline fuel leak. We are not currently experiencing any disruption to our operation at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

    “To ensure our scheduled service is maintained without significant disruption, we are preparing contingency plans, which include fuel management strategies such as tankering in fuel on inbound flights to Seattle, assessing tech stop options along certain routes to conserve fuel, and maintaining and expanding our trucking operation to bring in additional fuel supply.

    “We remain in close communication with Olympic Pipeline, refineries, and our airport partners and will communicate if we begin to see operational impacts.”

    SEA Airport says multiple airlines have been working on contingency plans if the pipeline shutdown persists.

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  • WA officers chase suspect in double murder of Lacey teen brothers: VIDEO

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    THURSTON COUNTY, Wash. – Thurston County released new dashcam video showing deputies chasing a driver accused of killing two teenage brothers in a drive-by shooting in Lacey. According to Sheriff Derek Sanders, the pursuit reached speeds of more than 117 mph.

    Sheriff Sanders posted the video on social media early Thursday morning. The release comes just days after the deadly shooting near College Street Southeast and 24th Avenue, near Mountain View Elementary. When officers arrived that Friday morning, they found two brothers, ages 16 and 17, dead at the scene from gunshot wounds.

    Thurston County released new dashcam video showing deputies chasing a driver accused of killing two teenage brothers in a drive-by shooting in Lacey. According to Sheriff Derek Sanders, the pursuit reached speeds of more than 117 mph. Sheriff Sanders posted the video on social media early Thursday morning. The release comes just days after the deadly shooting near College Street Southeast and 24th Avenue, near Mountain View Elementary. When officers arrived that Friday morning, they found two brothers, ages 16 and 17, dead at the scene from gunshot wounds. The pursuit happened Wednesday just before 9 p.m. Deputies attempted to box in the 20-year-old driver, but he accelerated. At one point, deputies used a grapple – a device designed to hook onto the back tire – to slow the car. It worked briefly, until the line snapped in half. Seconds later, sirens blared as deputies tried to catch up with the man, who weaved through traffic at speeds up to 117 mph. Deputies eventually got close enough to perform a PIT maneuver, causing the suspect's car to veer off the road, roll and eject the driver. Sheriff Sanfers said the suspect survived with only minor injuries. An AR-15 with a 60-round magazine was thrown from the vehicle during the crash. Deputies said they also found additional guns inside the car. As of Friday morning, the 20-year-old had been booked into jail after receiving medical treatment. He is expected in court Thursday.

    (Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders)

    The pursuit happened Wednesday just before 9 p.m. Deputies attempted to box in the 20-year-old driver, but he accelerated. At one point, deputies used a grapple – a device designed to hook onto the back tire – to slow the car. It worked briefly, until the line snapped in half.

    Seconds later, sirens blared as deputies tried to catch up with the man, who weaved through traffic at speeds up to 117 mph.

    Deputies eventually got close enough to perform a PIT maneuver, causing the suspect’s car to veer off the road, roll and eject the driver. 

    Sheriff Sanfers said the suspect survived with only minor injuries. 

    An AR-15 with a 60-round magazine was thrown from the vehicle during the crash. Deputies said they also found additional guns inside the car. 

    As of Friday morning, the 20-year-old had been booked into jail after receiving medical treatment. He is expected in court Thursday.

    Another suspect arrested in connection with deadly drive-by shooting

    Suspect accused of shooting, killing 2 brothers in Lacey faces judge

    Earlier, police arrested another suspect in connection with the deadly shooting of 16-year-old Alexander Borgen and 17-year-old Deven Borgen.

    Following several search warrants, evidence collection, surveillance video analysis, and interviews, investigators identified the suspect and tracked him from Lacey to a hotel in Wenatchee, where he was taken into custody.

    Lacey police are still asking for home or business surveillance video from the area of College Street Southeast and 24th Avenue to help investigators determine what led to the shooting.

    This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

    The Source: Information in this story comes from original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders, Lacey Police Department and Lacey Fire District.

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  • Man arrested in 2021 homicide of missing person in Kent, WA

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    KENT, Wash. – A Des Moines man is now in custody in connection to the 2021 murder of a missing person in Kent.

    The suspect was arrested for second-degree murder in connection to the disappearance of 36-year-old Austin Leming, who hasn’t been seen since December 2021.

    Leming’s last known location was reported to be in Puyallup, where there were indications that he might be missing under suspicious circumstances. He was then traced to an apartment in Kent.

    During the intense, four-year investigation, Kent detectives uncovered that Leming was last known to be with the 46-year-old suspect, and a search of his apartment led to the discovery of blood and evidence that Leming was in the apartment prior to his disappearance.

    Kent police and Valley SWAT arrested the suspect on Monday, Nov. 17, after surrounding his home. He has a long criminal history stretching back to the early 2000s, including 14 felonies for assault, eluding, vehicle theft, possession of stolen property, and possession of a controlled substance.

    The arrest marks a significant step in the lengthy investigation into Leming’s disappearance, where police pursued all types of leads, served multiple search warrants, and conducted many interviews in attempts to find him.

    “This case is a perfect example of the dedication and commitment our detectives have to bring closure to the family of the victim, and justice to those who committed this heinous crime. We continue to work to locate Austin’s remains as we support his family through this difficult time” noted Kent Police Chief Rafael Padilla. 

    However, Leming’s remains have still not been located. Anyone with information about the case or Austin’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Kent Police Tip Line at 253-856-5808, KPDTipLine@kentwa.gov or Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 1-800-222-8477. If your tip is urgent, call 911.

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  • No, Mount Rainier isn’t about to erupt. Seattle scientists debunk rumors

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    How volcanic activity is being tracked in WA

    The months-long effort to install extra listening gear at Glacier Peak was called off, leaving the “very high threat” mountain with just one seismometer. Now, scientists have instead set their sights on another target that’s started to rumble.

    SEATTLE – Scientists with the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN) are pushing back against a viral online report that falsely claims Mount Rainier is showing signs of increased seismic tremor activity.

    What they’re saying:

    “There is currently no unusual seismic activity at Mount Rainier,” the PNSN said in a statement this week. “The signal being referenced is actually radio interference, most likely due to rime ice buildup on the antenna of one of our seismic stations.”

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    Mount Rainier, from Carlyon Beach, southern Puget Sound, Washington. (Marli Miller/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

    The misleading claim originated from a Daily Mail story that circulated widely on social media, suggesting that “America’s deadliest volcano” had entered a “tremor phase” possibly signaling an eruption. The story cited one seismic graph that appeared to show strong, continuous shaking — data scientists say this is not from the ground, but rather from the station’s aging radio equipment.

    What scientists say the data really shows

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    (Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN))

    What we know:

    According to the PNSN, the apparent tremor comes from station STAR (EHZ UW 01), located just west of Mount Rainier’s summit. STAR is one of the last remaining analog stations on the volcano, transmitting data through a low-power radio link that can be disrupted during storms.

    “When the radio receiver loses signal, like the static you might hear on your car radio when a signal fades, the seismic signal becomes just strong noise,” the release explained.

    In short, the “tremor” is electronic noise — not a geologic event.

    For comparison, the PNSN provided another seismogram from station RCS, located about 2.5 miles to the northeast. That nearby digital station showed normal, low-level background activity: brief spikes from wind shaking, small glacier slips and minor rock or ice falls — all typical for a high-altitude glacier environment.

    seismograph image

    (Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN))

    If there were real tremor or earthquake activity beneath the volcano, experts say it would appear simultaneously across multiple stations around Mount Rainier, not just one. “Any unusual seismic activity (significant earthquakes or volcanic tremor) would show up on both of these stations — and several others — and would be detected and reported by us within a short time,” the PNSN said.

    Weather, not the volcano, is to blame

    Dig deeper:

    The recent stormy weather on Mount Rainier likely caused the interference, the PNSN said.

    When ice forms on the antenna of analog equipment, it can block or distort the radio signal that transmits seismic data, producing a noisy trace that looks like continuous shaking.

    Meteorologists also reported heavy snowfall and freezing fog around the summit area at the same time, consistent with conditions that can cause such interference.

    Scientists urge caution about misinterpreting data

    Local perspective:

    Seismologists stressed that misinterpretations like this can create unnecessary alarm.

    “Sloppy journalism by non-scientists who don’t understand seismology nor check with those that do can generate confusion in the public,” the PNSN said.

    The organization reminded the public that any genuine volcanic unrest would be promptly detected and communicated through official channels — as occurred in July when a small earthquake swarm was quickly analyzed and explained.

    Another swarm of earthquakes hit Mount Rainier (July 2025)

    For now, Mount Rainier remains quiet and stable.

    How to verify seismic information

    What you can do:

    The PNSN encourages anyone interested in real-time monitoring to view live, verified data directly from its network at pnsn.org. The network operates dozens of instruments on and around Rainier, continuously tracking earthquakes, volcanic tremor, and other ground motions across the Pacific Northwest.

    For now, scientists say there’s no cause for concern — only another reminder that weather, not magma, was responsible for this week’s viral noise.

    The Source: Information in this story came from the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN).

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  • Hundreds line up for Thanksgiving meal provided by Tacoma, WA community

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    Hundreds of turkeys handed out at Tacoma Dome

    Hundreds of families lined up at the Tacoma Dome for the annual turkey giveaway, a partnership between Coordinated Care, Tacoma Police, and many others to ensure families can have a holiday meal.

    TACOMA, Wash. – Hundreds of families packed the Tacoma Dome parking lot Thursday for a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway that organizers say grows bigger every year — and so does the need.

    The event is a partnership between Coordinated Care, Tacoma Police, nonprofits and local volunteers who come together to make sure families can still afford a holiday meal.

    The line started before sunrise, stretching across the lot as police officers, volunteers and even Seahawks legends loaded turkeys, canned goods and sides into cars.

    Why you should care:

    For many, this drive-thru giveaway is the only way Thanksgiving is happening this year.

    The sound of gratitude echoes through the makeshift drive-thru, “Happy Thanksgiving” is heard from volunteers as cars rolled forward.

    Stu DeWitt was first in line — arriving just before 4:00 a.m.

    “I thought I had the wrong day! I got here and I looked, and there was nobody here,” Dewitt said.

    DeWitt said he heard about the giveaway online and rushed out to make sure his family had a meal. He wasted no time getting in his van and heading down to the Tacoma Dome.

    What they’re saying:

    “I’m like, ‘Oh jeez, that would be great, that would really be a big answer to my problems,’” Dewitt said. 

    Organizers say the need has jumped significantly.

    “The price of a turkey is, what, $20 bucks? So think about the $20 impact that had on a family that doesn’t had very much income coming in,” said Martha Davis with the Toy Rescue Mission in Tacoma. “That $20 can be a tank of gas to get to work, it can be a bus pass, it can be cereal and milk for the children — that’s a lot they can do with that money that they would’ve spent on the turkey and the sides were giving out here today.”

    Coordinated Care, one of the main sponsors, said a total of 730 turkeys, sides and canned goods were given out. They say another round of 400 turkeys are ready to go Thursday, with another 700 expected Saturday.

    “Just the smiles on faces as we’re able to help so many,” said Andrea Davis, vice president of external affairs. “We know times are tough, the shutdown is over, but many families are still making very difficult decisions… we’ve seen the need is even higher this year.”

    Tacoma police officers worked alongside volunteers to move the line as quickly as possible.

    “We’re giving back. This is the community that supports us day-to-day,” said Tacoma Police Department spokesperson Shelby Boyd.

    Even Seahawks legends Marcus Trufant and Blitz showed up to help hand out meals.

    “I’m excited to be here,” Trufant said. “People are struggling all the way around mentally, physically and it’s really tough if you don’t have those bare essentials food, shelter  this is just a little bit to help.”

    Local perspective:

    Tacoma Police Chief Patti Jackson said events like this help rebuild trust and connection.

    “They want to get to know their police agency, and we’re responding to that,” Jackson said. “We’re here to show up, and to help all these incredible individuals. It just warms my heart.”

    Cars continued rolling through for about an hour and a half — no red carpet, just cold pavement and a long line of volunteers doing what they could to make the holiday brighter.

    “I’m very grateful,” DeWitt said. “Now this grandfather can have time with his grandkids on Thanksgiving and not be ashamed.”

    There are two more drive-thru turkey giveaways in Tacoma this weekend:

    • Saturday, Nov. 22: Eastside Community Center (1721 E 56th St), starting at 10:00 a.m.
    • Monday, Nov. 24: People’s Community Center (1602 Martin Luther King Jr. Way), starting at 6:00 p.m.

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  • Tennis ball made into explosive device found in Sedro-Woolley, WA

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    SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. – A traffic stop in Sedro-Woolley took a turn when police found several illegal items in someone’s car. The driver has since been booked into Skagit County Jail. 

    Timeline:

    Around 4 p.m. on Monday, officers reported stopping a pickup on the road whose driver had a third-degree suspended license. This prompted them to take the driver into police custody. 

    When the K9 unit, Yogi, arrived, the dog alerted law enforcement to the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle. This is when he was officially detained and later booked into jail.

    Once inside the vehicle, responding officers say they found a tennis ball made into an explosive device, a handgun, and a “large amount of drug paraphernalia.” As a convicted felon, the driver faces charges for having a gun as well.

    Sedro-Woolley Police find illegal items in the car of a man arrested Monday, Nov. 17

    Bellingham Police Department assisted to safely recover the tennis ball device. 

    “Officers found evidence that the gun belonged to the male suspect, who is an admitted gang member from Eastern Washington. Both the driver and passenger have multiple felony convictions, including convictions for unlawful possession of firearms,” according to a statement from the Sedro-Woolley Police Department. 

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  • 1 dead in Buckley, WA barn fire

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    The Brief

      • One person was found dead inside a barn-like structure after East Pierce Fire and Rescue crews responded to a fire report off 112th Street East in Buckley on Tuesday morning. 
      • The identity of the victim has not been released, and the cause of the fire remains unknown and under investigation.

    BUCKLEY, Wash. – One person is dead after a barn fire in Buckley on Tuesday morning. 

    What we know:

    East Pierce Fire and Rescue crews responded to a report of a fire at a barn-like structure off 112th Street East. 

    When crews arrived, they found a person dead inside. 

    The identity of the person has not been released. 

    It’s unknown how the fire started and the cause remains under investigation. 

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  • 17-year-old arrested after group smashes into The Kushery cannabis shop in Everett, WA

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    EVERETT, Wash. – A teen has been arrested after he was accused of being part of a group involved in a smash-and-grab burglary at a cannabis shop in Everett.

    The crime was caught on security video at a neighboring business. The group led law enforcement on a chase following the break-in.

    The backstory:

    Security video shows the moment thieves smashed into The Kushery cannabis shop. 

    Early Sunday, two cars appeared in the video first. The driver in one of the vehicles first pushed a cement bollard out of the way, then rammed the storefront, triggering an alarm. 

    At one point, the group appeared to jump out of the getaway car and tried to run into the store, but there was one more secure barrier that the car had not punched through inside the store. The driver had to reset, ramming the entrance again, before the group could run into the store. 

    Law enforcement was on the scene, just as video showed the group jumping back into a getaway car and speeding away as they gave chase. 

    What they’re saying:

    Regular customer Tina Littlefield says it was disappointing to hear about the theft. 

    “I really support local businesses, this is a local business, so I hate to see anything bad happen,” Littlefield said.

    Mill Creek Police and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office say officers and deputies pursued the group in what they now believe was a stolen Kia Optima.  

    The pursuit ran from the cannabis shop south to the Maltby area where law enforcement used spike strips to damage the car’s tires near 180th and SR 9. The driver eventually crashed into a ditch.

    “I don’t know what possesses people to even think about doing stuff like that. It’s not something I would have ever done, even at 17,” said Littlefield.

    Law enforcement said six people dressed in masks, gloves and hooded jackets ran from the car.  

    “My only comment was, ‘I hope they caught them and prevent them from committing further crime,’” said Littlefield. 

    A King County Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit helped to track the group east to a large property where the 17-year-old was located and taken into custody.  

    “I hope that people just think things through a little more, like I said, with local businesses it’s hard enough to keep going,” said Littlefield.

    Anyone with information, or who can identify the additional suspects involved, is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office tip line at 425-388-3845.

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  • Man shot, killed by law enforcement in Port Angeles, WA

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    PORT ANGELES, Wash. – A suspect who had a U.S. Marshals warrant was shot and killed by law enforcement officers in Port Angeles on Monday.

    The backstory:

    Deputies with the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office, Olympic Peninsula Narcotics Enforcement Team, and Port Angeles Police Department responded to a neighborhood to arrest a man on a U.S. Marshals warrant for assault.

    Port Angeles Deputy Police Chief Jason Viada said the suspect ran away from officers, prompting foot pursuit, during which he appeared to pull out a handgun.

    After another series of events, at least one officer fired at and incapacitated the suspect. The man was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

    No officers were injured during the incident.

    The Washington State Office of Independent Investigations is now leading an investigation into the officer-involved shooting.

    Police say there is no additional danger to the public at this time.

    This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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