Shawn Chitnis

Washington

Reporter (Good Day Seattle) at KCPQ-TV/KZJO-TV (Seattle, WA)

Articles

2 dead in suspicious house fire in Pierce County

2 weeks ago | fox13seattle.com | Shawn Chitnis

Two people are dead following a house fire near Gig Harbor, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. Authorities are investigating the fire's suspicious nature. Gig Harbor Fire crews responded to the blaze in the 15000 block of 14th Avenue Northwest shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Upon arrival, firefighters found the home engulfed in flames. They were able to bring the fire under control quickly. Neighbors reported hearing a large explosion before the house caught fire.
Multiple pot shop smash and grabs shut down Seattle street, cause gas leak

2 months ago | fox13seattle.com | Shawn Chitnis

Seattle police are investigating two attempted smash-and-grab incidents at marijuana businesses early Tuesday morning, including one at the Reef Cannabis Store in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The incidents have raised concerns about the structural integrity of the affected buildings. What we know: The first attempted break-in happened around 3:30 a.m. at the intersection of Denny Way and Olive Street.
Multiple pot shop smash and grabs shut down Seattle street, cause gas leak

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Shawn Chitnis

The BriefSeattle police are investigating two attempted smash-and-grab incidents at marijuana businesses, including the Reef Cannabis Store in Capitol Hill, which occurred early Tuesday morning. Significant structural damage at the Capitol Hill location has led to the closure of a section of Denny Way to both vehicles and pedestrians for safety reasons.
15 years since deadly shooting of 4 Lakewood police officers

Dec 5, 2024 | fox13seattle.com | Shawn Chitnis

The 15th annual Lakewood Police Department Fallen Officer Food Drive returns this week to honor the lives of four members of law enforcement killed in 2009. The event benefits Emergency Food Network and a connected blood drive supports Bloodworks NW. The primary day of the event is Thursday, Dec. 5,from 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Police Station.
Bomb cyclone winds topple tree onto bus in Seattle

Nov 20, 2024 | fox13seattle.com | Jim Jensen |Shawn Chitnis

Powerful winds from Tuesday night's bomb cyclone caused a tree to fall onto a King County Metro bus in the Seattle’s Wedgwood neighborhood overnight. FOX 13 Reporter Shawn Chitnis responded to the scene to gather more information. Photo: FOX 13 Reporter Shawn Chitnis The tree reportedly fell onto the bus near the corner of NE 95th St. and 35th Ave. NE at around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Denver's bloody Chinatown riot

Oct 31, 2024 | joysauce.com | Shawn Chitnis

On Oct. 31, 1880, a frightening series of events culminated in a Halloween the city of Denver would not soon forget, but for all the wrong reasons: A fight between white and Chinese men led to a riot that ended in the hanging of a Chinese man, and the destruction of the city’s Chinatown.
South Asians are mobilizing on both sides of the presidential election

Sep 11, 2024 | joysauce.com | Shawn Chitnis

Less than two months before Election Day, with both presidential campaigns eager to get beyond a virtual tie—especially among battleground states—one result is almost certain. The United States will have a South Asian woman in the White House. But community leaders say the prospect of “Kamala Auntie” becoming the first woman president, or “Usha Didi” making her own history as the first Asian Second Lady should come down to the issues well before anyone looks to simply celebrate identity.
Pop-up location brings frozen Indian dessert treat to downtown San Francisco

Jun 27, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Shawn Chitnis

An unusual business has opened up a pop-up shop in downtown San Francisco this week as part of the city's Vacant to Vibrant program offering free rent for three months and help getting through the permit process. Koolfi Creamery has a unique take on ice cream taking the flavors of India and a traditional dessert from that country but serving a creamier version like the American favorite.
Summer basketball league on Peninsula gives girls a chance to refine their skills

Jun 27, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Shawn Chitnis

A Peninsula summer league created to give high school girls a chance to play basketball outside of the school year celebrates its third year of competition this month. The program is providing young women a chance to improve their skills on the court and gain important life lessons from sports and teamwork.
Sun safety, skin cancer in spotlight as 1st day of summer arrives

Jun 20, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Shawn Chitnis

Start of summer brings new focus on skin protection Dermatologists want to make sure people are protecting themselves from the sun effectively as the first day of summer on Thursday has residents around the Bay Area eager to get outside and look forward to warmer weather. Skin cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer but remains one of the most common.