Jim Jensen, KCPQ-TV/KZJO-TV (Seattle, WA) Journalist Profile

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'Big win for Puget Sound': Qatar Airways signs $200B deal with Boeing

2 days ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

Qatar Airways signed a $200 billion deal with Boeing to purchase hundreds of jets on Wednesday. According to Reuters, the deal to purchase 210 widebody Boeing 777X and 787 jets was finalized during President Donald Trump's visit to the Middle East – on the second day of his four-day trip. Sen.
50 students sick in possible norovirus outbreak in Gig Harbor, WA

3 days ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

About 50 students are sick following a possible norovirus outbreak at an elementary school in Gig Harbor. According to the Peninsula School District, administrators at Discovery Elementary School noticed several students showing symptoms of gastroenteritis last Thursday. Symptoms include abdominal cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. Timeline: By Friday, around 50 students were either absent or sent home early.
SILVER Alert activated for missing Seattle woman last seen in April

4 days ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has activated a SILVER Alert for a Seattle woman who has been missing since last month. (Washington State Patrol) What we know: According to the WSP, 79-year-old Shirley Mcdonald is considered at risk because she has dementia and may not be able to return home without assistance. Authorities say Mcdonald was last seen around 1 a.m. on April 24 outside OfficeMax on Leary Way Northeast in Seattle.
Shallow 2.5-magnitude earthquake strikes near Forks, WA

4 days ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

A shallow magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck near Forks, Washington, on Sunday. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake hit at around 3:02 p.m., about five miles east-southeast of Forks. Seismologists reported the earthquake occurred at a depth of -0.19 miles. How can an earthquake have a negative depth? Dig deeper: While it might seem impossible, a negative earthquake depth does not mean the quake occurred in the air.
Suspect arrested after U-Haul parking lot fire in Federal Way, WA

4 days ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

Police arrested a suspect on suspicion of arson after a U-Haul truck caught fire in a Federal Way parking lot. What we know: South King Fire (SKF) made the initial announcement on social media on Monday morning at around 9:52 a.m. Authorities said crews were dispatched to a fully involved vehicle fire in the Home Depot parking lot near the intersection of South 352nd Street and Kits Corner Road South.
Suspect shot, killed by police after pursuit in Poulsbo, WA

1 week ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

A suspect who led authorities on a pursuit in Poulsbo on Wednesday night was shot and killed by police after allegedly brandishing a knife. What they're saying: According to the Poulsbo Police Department (PPD), one of its officers was following a vehicle that refused to stop near Viking Way and Nordic Cove Lane. Deputies with the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist.
Seattle's Ballard Bridge to close May 9-12, more weekend closures ahead

1 week ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is reminding drivers that the Ballard Bridge will be closed this weekend for spring construction. The closure is part of a series of weekend shutdowns as crews work on a vital infrastructure project. Read on for detour details and the upcoming closure schedule. SDOT crews will close the Ballard Bridge in Seattle this weekend. (Seattle Department of Transportation) Ballard Bridge, 15th Ave.
150 air fuelers at Sea-Tac Airport authorize strike

1 week ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

More than 150 air fuelers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport unanimously voted to go on strike against Swissport, a company that provides airport ground services. Several airlines contract with Swissport to fuel their planes, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. What they're saying: "This is a highly skilled, high-risk job, and all we’re asking for is fair pay and good benefits," said Parsu Ghimirey, an air fueler and Local 174 shop steward.
Man and woman shot in Seattle's Northgate neighborhood

1 week ago | q13fox.com | Jim Jensen

SEATTLE - Police are investigating after a man and a woman were shot Tuesday morning in Seattle's Northgate neighborhood. What we know: According to the Seattle Police Department (SPD), officers responded to reports of gunfire just before 9 a.m. near North 90th Street and Nesbit Avenue North. Upon arrival, officers found a man with a grazing wound to his foot and a woman with a superficial wound to her right thigh.
Man and woman shot in Seattle's Northgate neighborhood

1 week ago | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen

Police are investigating after a man and a woman were shot Tuesday morning in Seattle's Northgate neighborhood. What we know: According to the Seattle Police Department (SPD), officers responded to reports of gunfire just before 9 a.m. near North 90th Street and Nesbit Avenue North. Upon arrival, officers found a man with a grazing wound to his foot and a woman with a superficial wound to her right thigh.