Besa Gordon, the dynamic host of Back2Besa on FOX13 Seattle, is kicking off the second season of her show with a bang by recording the premiere episode at the FOX13 Seattle studios. This marked a significant milestone in the show's evolution and in Gordon's relationship with FOX13 Seattle. Last season, Besa balanced recording between Converge Media's Black Media Matters Studio and Iheart Media Seattle, showcasing her adaptability and commitment to delivering top-notch content.

Our Seattle Kraken will close out their three-game road trip, the first road set of the 2024-25 season, with a battle against the Nashville Predators in what certainly won't be an easy feat. Despite being winless through two games to open the year, the Predators remain a tough team and that won't change tonight against our Kraken.

Ten years after the Seattle City Council unanimously designated the second Monday in October Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 2014, hundreds of people marched from King Street Station to Westlake Park. Indigenous Peoples Day became an official city holiday in 2022.

In a recent episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed, Hannah Madgett, co-host of the upcoming Seattle Wellness Summit, to discuss the transformative event dedicated to holistic health and well-being. Taking place on Saturday, October 19th, the summit is co-hosted by Crunch & Brunch and Grateful 2 Move and promises a day full of activities designed to nourish mind, body, and spirit.

Barry Williams, known by his stage name, DJ B-Mello, is a seasoned and respected award winning DJ with a rich history in the craft that dates back to the early 1980s.

Lil' Brown Girl will open its doors at Métier Brewing Company's (MBC) Cherry Street taproom in Seattle's Central District on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The quick-service restaurant concept will pair MBC award-winning brews with That Brown Girl Cooks! (TBGC!) and COMMUNION menu favorites, creating an inviting atmosphere where community and flavor converge.

In a recent episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed Angela M. Davis, founder of Community Connections Seattle Unlimited (CCS-Unlimited) and Favor Financial Services, about her faith-based financial empowerment event on October 19, 2024.

In a recent interview with Besa Gordon, former AEW World Champion Bryan Danielson shared his thoughts and emotions as he prepared for a highly anticipated title defense at WrestleDream in his home state of Washington.

In the second game of a back-to-back, our Seattle Kraken fell in shutout fashion at the hands of the Dallas Stars. A rough first period saw the Stars score twice, but goaltender Philipp Grubauer was solid in ensuring that Dallas did not add on further from that point. Silvia-Leija Rosas provides her top takeaways from this road loss.

In the second game of a back-to-back, our Seattle Kraken head to the Lone Star state for a road battle against the Dallas Stars. Without Vince Dunn and on already tired legs, against a Stars team also playing a back-to-back, tonight's matchup should be a fascinating one.

PHOTOS: Dr. Maxine Mimms over the years through the lens of Susan Fried

In a recent episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed Taylor Farley, who came on the show to discuss the Queer Power Alliance (QPA). The QPA is an organization founded in 2005 to support the LGBTQIA+ community. Initially established as an allyship group, QPA became a nonprofit in 2018. Farley became the executive director during the pandemic, leading to a rebranding that emphasized the organization's mission: building collective power for LGBTQIA+ liberation.

In the final contest of a three-game in eleven day stretch, our Seattle Seahawks dropped a critical NFC West matchup against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday Night Football. Geno Smith played a rough game after a strong start to the season, and a total of three turnovers hurt Seattle as they fell by 12 points to their division rivals.

Gregory Buren, also known as Funk Daddy, is a cornerstone of Seattle's music scene, embodying the spirit of hip-hop through his multifaceted talents as a producer, DJ, and former MC. His musical journey began in the mid-1980s, inspired by the vibrant beats of Sugar Hill Records. Funk Daddy's early days were marked by a passion for rapping along with his favorite tracks, leading him to hone his skills on instrumental records. As he immersed himself in the craft, he started acquiring his own gear, including a Roland 606 drum machine and a legendary keyboard dubbed the "freak board," setting the stage for a prolific career.

In a recent episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomes NaKeesa Frazier-Jennings, an entrepreneur and passionate advocate for racial and social justice. Their discussion centers around the significance of elevating Black women's experiences, particularly through art and writing.

In a recent episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday sat down with artist George Jennings to discuss his solo exhibit at ARTE NOIR, which showcases powerful portraits of Black women and girls.

In a recent episode of The Day with Trae, host Trae Holiday welcomed Colina Bruce, the founder of Noir Lux Candle Co., to discuss the art of candle-making, the importance of small businesses, and how her unique candle bar is fostering community connections in Seattle.

September was Sickle Cell Awareness Month, and each year, the KD Hall Foundation holds their annual Resilient Hearts: Sickle Cell Education & Blood Donation, where community members are not only able to get educated on the effects of Sickle Cell but also donate blood to those in need with the disease. 

Besa Gordon, the dynamic host of Back2Besa on FOX13 Seattle, is joining forces with EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner Jennifer Hudson in a new bus ad campaign set to launch in the Seattle area on Monday, September 16th, to promote The Jennifer Husdon Show and Back2Besa both of which air on FOX13 Seattle in Western Washington. The campaign, themed "Choose Joy," aligns perfectly with the Black Joy programming that both shows champion.

Homelessness continues to be one of the most pressing issues facing Seattle and King County, with African Americans disproportionately affected. Despite making up less than 7% of the population, nearly 30% of those experiencing homelessness in the area are Black. Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT), a community-based organization rooted in Seattle’s Central District, is taking bold steps to change this narrative.