Shawn Chitnis

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KCPQ-TV Reporter. USC Alum. Seattleite. You can watch my live reports weekdays on Good Day Seattle from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m.

on FOX 13, the FOX LOCAL app, or on www.fox13seattle.com!

06/14/2026

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A story that started out as a pitch in the news editorial meeting, quickly evolved into an in-depth uncovering of a sex-trafficking crime ring in Bellevue, dominating coverage this past week. Erin Mayovsky and I discuss the allegations and disturbing details according to investigators, featuring reporting by AJ Janavel from the courtroom where the suspect in this case was formally charged.

Seattle News Weekly is a podcast that goes in depth and gives context to the stories that matter to the western Washington community. Check back every Thursday for a new episode on your favorite podcast platform, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Audible, or YouTube.

06/12/2026

A large warehouse fire on the border of the Ballard and Fremont neighborhoods sent smoke billowing into the surrounding neighborhoods Thursday afternoon.

Crews were on scene overnight and into Friday morning of that three-alarm fire, which destroyed much of the building and injured one firefighter.

MORE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5lJPYnRdOg

06/11/2026

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06/11/2026

The Seattle City Council considered a resolution to prioritize revitalizing the aging Seattle Center campus on Tuesday.

MORE: https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/city-council-seattle-center-revitalization

πŸ“·: Seattle Center

WA 'Onlyfans House' human trafficking suspect to be in court 06/11/2026

WA 'Onlyfans House' human trafficking suspect to be in court The suspect accused of leading an organized crime and human trafficking ring will be in court Wednesday morning.

06/11/2026

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a uniquely early legislative request for the 2027 session.

The governor says getting phones out of all classrooms in public schools across Washington will be a priority for his team. He spoke Wednesday at Robert Eagle Staff Middle School in Seattle, which has banned phones for two years on its campus with widespread support from students and staff.

Human trafficking investigation of Bellevue 'Onlyfans house' expands in WA 06/09/2026

Human trafficking investigation of Bellevue 'Onlyfans house' expands in WA A human trafficking investigation expanding to multiple locations across the Puget Sound area. We are expecting new charges Monday in the case of the 'Onlyfans house' in Bellevue.

Photos from Shawn Chitnis's post 06/07/2026

Just some do the highlights celebrating the arrival of summer on Thursday at Fogo de ChΓ£o’s Seattle Next Level Lounge!

Bellevue, WA 'Onlyfans house' investigated for human trafficking 06/06/2026

Bellevue, WA 'Onlyfans house' investigated for human trafficking Bellevue police arrested one person in an ongoing human trafficking investigation tied to a rental property known as the "OnlyFans house."

06/06/2026

Our FOX 13 Seattle preview of the South Lake Union Farmers Market opening for an expanded season by visiting Foothills Farm.

The market runs June 6th to November 21st on Saturdays!

Link for more information and the full story below.

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