Fox 13 Seattle Expands Local, Regional News Coverage
As part of the expansion the O&O station will provide an additional 31 hours of live-streamed news content

SEATTLE—KCPQ (Fox 13) and KZJO (Fox 13+) here have announced that they will be expanding their news programming. Beginning June 16, the stations will provide more local news, adding new newscasts and greatly increasing their live local news offerings on streaming.
As part of the effort, Fox 13 is investing in digital platforms with 31 additional hours of live-streamed news content every week on its Fox Local Seattle streaming platform. Viewers can expect live anchored updates throughout the day, ensuring local news is available anytime, anywhere. KCPQ and KZJO are both owned by Fox Television Stations.
Additionally, beginning later this summer, “Good Day Seattle” will now run six full hours from 5 to 11 a.m., providing early risers and late starters with live local news, weather and features.
Together, Fox 13 and Fox 13+ are adding 2.5 hours of additional news content to their weekday broadcast schedule, bringing viewers more access to trusted information throughout the day, the stations said.
“By expanding our local programming and enhancing our streaming presence, we're making it easier for viewers to stay informed, wherever and whenever they choose to watch,” said Amber Eikel, senior vice president and general manager of KCPQ-KZJO. “This transformation reflects our commitment to delivering trusted, relevant news across all platforms.”
- 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., “Seattle News Tonight”: Local news with depth, context and the stories that matter to the community. Long-form interviews, extended live coverage on local stories, and in-studio guests.
- 6 p.m., “Washington News Wrap”: A nightly focused look at state headlines and regional developments.
- 6:30 p.m., “Washington Sports Wrap”: The day's top sports stories from across the state.
- 7 p.m., “West Coast News Wrap”: Coverage and commentary on major stories along the coast.
- 10 p.m., “Seattle News Tonight”
On Fox 13+ (KZJO) the news schedule will be:
- 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.: “Seattle News Tonight”
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