Jamie Tompkins
Q13 FOX News
Seattle, WA, United States
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Healthy Living: Signs of digital addiction
What are the signs that you may be teched out? → Read More
Local teen breaking barriers, becoming one of the first females to earn Eagle Scout rank in Boy Scouts
A local teen is making headlines today after becoming one of the very first females in the nation to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. It’s the highest achievement for the Boy Scouts of America and about only 4 percent of scouts have earned that rank, but this is not her first time breaking barriers. → Read More
Exclusive: Seattle's own Sir Mix-a-Lot shares poetic take on the lowlights of 2020
When it comes to a year-in-review, most of 2020's highlights were some of our lowest times. → Read More
Running toward change: Bothell family shares story that put a movement into motion
This is a story about the world we live in today, about family and fear, perception and race. It's also a story that relays hope. A Washington family shares their story as perfect strangers helped put a movement into motion. → Read More
Free farmers market to give away 6,000 pounds of potatoes, onions in Lake Stevens
LAKE STEVENS, Wash. -- Volunteers are gearing up for a free drive-thru farmers market in Lake Stevens. It's happening Friday, May, 29, and if it's anything like last week, supplies will go fast. They plan to give away 6,000 pounds of potatoes and onions starting at noon. → Read More
COVID-19 steals the stage from local performers
The performing arts were among the first to feel the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and stay home order - and they will be among the last to return. That has left performers offstage waiting for the next act. → Read More
Full Circle Meals: An idea to feed people and the economy spirals into movement
KITSAP COUNTY, Wash. -- All around our region, small businesses are fighting to stay afloat. And one husband and wife in Kitsap County is working to help them do just that. What started as an idea to feed people and the economy has now spiraled into a movement that is filling people with hope. → Read More
Washington boy challenges firefighters to epic socially-distant water fight
A Washington boy named Jaxen called on members of Eastside Fire & Rescue to join him in a water fight -- and the firefighters did not disappoint. → Read More
Local nonprofit uses food truck to deliver free healthy meals to those in need
SEATTLE -- It's important to take a few moments to focus on the good around us and the good people who are working to make things better as we navigate our way through the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Seattle opera singer brings ‘good vibratos’ to neighbors with front yard concerts
On any given weekday, a socially distant crowd gathers in Seattle's East Ballard neighborhood. At 5 o'clock on the dot, Stephen Wall emerges from his home - and something very special happens when he sings. → Read More
West Seattle restaurants join together to help those in need
SEATTLE -- Q13 News is making a point to highlight the good happening all around us. Tuesday, Anchor Jamie Tompkins put a spotlight on five local restaurants who have joined forces to make sure people are getting healthy delicious meals every week. → Read More
Issaquah man leading effort to give health care workers free smoothies
ISSAQUAH, Wash. - Every day we are spotlighting the helpers in our community: People who are going above and beyond to make a difference. Heath Anderson owns and operates Fresh the Juice Bar in Issaquah. → Read More
Mariners, Bloodworks NW team up for blood drive at T-Mobile Park
The Mariners can't take the field at T-Mobile Park because of coronavirus, but you can. → Read More
Behind the mask: In trying times, local nurses witness so much loss – and so much love
We see images of health care workers who look like nurse Tatyana Huber every day - the eye protection, the gloves, the gown, the mask. But we hear very little from the nurses behind the mask, like the one who made sure that 75-year-old Carolann Gann knew she was loved and at peace when she passed away recently from COVID-19 complications. → Read More
Seamstress volunteers skills to sew protective masks for Pierce County Sheriff’s deputies
AUBURN -- Even during a pandemic full of so many unknowns, it's comforting to know that there are helpers everywhere. Many people in our community are taking their passions and turning them into a purpose. Arline Bauman is a professional seamstress. → Read More
Remarkable Women in Western Washington: Nikki Gane-Butler
SEATTLE -- As we get ready to celebrate International Women’s Month in March, Q13 News is proud to celebrate local women who inspire and forge the way for other women. → Read More
House Divided: Olalla couple enjoying Seahawks/Packers rivalry
OLALLA, Wash. -- It’s been said a house divided cannot stand, but one couple is proving all is fair in family and football! Roland and Kari Knuutila live in Olalla; Kari is a die-hard Seahawks fan, and Roland is a cheesehead. → Read More
Military spouses find comfort sharing experiences through USO’s Coffee Connection
JBLM -- Sometimes nothing is sweeter than a bitter cup, over sweet conversation. Once a month, the USO hosts Coffee Connection for military spouses; a place where they can pour over life in the military. The goal is to help them grow their personal networks with people who understand the grind. → Read More
Touching Base: Gold Star families from across the nation connect at ‘Snowball Express’
If seeing is believing, just beyond the entrance to the “Snowball Express," a great adventure awaits. → Read More
Touching Base: Inside one of the busiest USO centers in the nation
SEATTLE -- In our new series, "Touching Base," we are focusing on our local military and their families, both on the job and in our community. This week we’re touching base with military members and their families traveling around the world. → Read More