Nia Wong

Seattle

Weekend Evening Anchor and Reporter at KCPQ-TV/KZJO-TV (Seattle, WA)

Articles

Port Angeles baby burned in house fire spends months recovering in Seattle

1 week ago | fox13seattle.com | Nia Wong

A 1-year-old baby severely burned in a deadly fire in Port Angeles has spent months undergoing multiple surgeries and rehabilitation in Seattle hospitals. "It's been very hard, very difficult, especially when we talk about the accident or talk about our oldest," said Theresa Sanders. The backstory: The fire broke out in the 1300 block of Gasman Road back in March, which Sanders says killed her 5-year-old child, destroyed her home and left her son William fighting for his life.
Seattle City Council delays vote to ban algorithmic rent fixing software

1 week ago | fox13seattle.com | Nia Wong

The Seattle City Council has decided to delay their vote on algorithmic rent-fixing software. The backstory: Ordinance CB 121000 would ban software that allegedly lets landlords and property management companies share public and private data among each other to artificially raise rents and add civil penalties to those who violate this legislation.
Masked suspects caught harassing Renton, WA home could be charged with hate crime

1 week ago | fox13seattle.com | Nia Wong

Days after a Renton couple spoke with FOX 13 about homophobic harassment they claim to have suffered for years, video footage shows a group of masked people harassing them again. "They've targeted us solely off of us trying to live our lives," said Fernando Vega.
Renton couple looks to move after claiming years of homophobic harassment

2 weeks ago | fox13seattle.com | Nia Wong

A Renton couple says they are looking to move to a new home after enduring years of homophobic harassment in the Fairwood neighborhood. Fernando Vega says his Ring camera captured kids in his apartment complex ripping off a Pride flag from his porch in the summer of 2023. Vega says he spoke with the boy's parents, who later apologized. But in April 2025, Vega says his Ring camera captured a boy, claiming he was the person who stole his Pride flag in 2023.
Community mourns Bellevue High School student found dead in Shoreline

2 weeks ago | fox13seattle.com | Nia Wong

Community members are mourning a Bellevue High School student and rallying to support her family. The backstory: According to investigators, 15-year-old Azjanae Brooks was reported missing on May 30th and found shot and killed in Shoreline the next day. "Anytime we lose a child, it's devastating for everyone," said Melissa Johnson.
WA community gathers to remember Decker sisters found dead

3 weeks ago | q13fox.com | Nia Wong

By FOX 13 Seattle Digital Team and Nia Wong Published June 4, 2025 11:21am PDT Community vigil honors Wenatchee sisters killed The Wenatchee community held a vigil Tuesday night to honor three sisters who were recently found dead in Chelan County, with the manhunt for their father ongoing. WENATCHEE, Wash.
'I am in a lot of pain': Lakewood, WA mass shooting survivors being released from hospitals

3 weeks ago | fox13seattle.com | Nia Wong

As police continue to investigate a mass shooting at Harry Todd Park that sent seven people to nearby hospitals last week, victims are now being released. The backstory: 19-year-old Jaden Larson says he was standing in line waiting for ice cream when he heard gunshots. "The girl and the kid that was in front of me, I pushed them out the way behind the ice cream truck and then I got shot in my arm," said Larson.
'It's a class war': Hundreds rally over Tacoma Public Schools budget cuts

1 month ago | fox13seattle.com | Nia Wong

Hundreds of people came out to the "Support Our Students" rally and marched to the Tacoma Public Schools' Central Administration Building on Thursday. The backstory: As Tacoma Public Schools faces a $30 million budget shortfall, the district released a statement on May 16 saying it notified 105 provisional certificated employees that their contracts were not renewed for the 2025-2026 school year.
Bellevue woman mourns husband killed in North Cascades climbing accident

1 month ago | fox13seattle.com | Nia Wong

A Bellevue woman is mourning her husband, 36-year-old Alex Martynenko, who was among three King County men killed in a deadly climbing accident in the North Cascades. Olga Martynenko and her husband Alex emigrated from Ukraine and the two eventually moved to Washington six years ago. "[Alex] fell in love with mountains," said Olga.
'Scared of accountability': Crowd calls out West Seattle leaders at public safety meeting

1 month ago | fox13seattle.com | Nia Wong

A public safety meeting addressing gun violence in West Seattle ends with crowds angered at the lack of open discussion. The backstory: Wednesday night's meeting at Neighborhood House - High Point was hosted by Seattle City Councilmember Rob Saka and focused on recent violent incidents in the North Delridge, Snake Hill and High Point neighborhoods this year. Councilmember Saka referenced cases such as in March where more than 100 rounds were fired near Greg Davis Park.