Taylor Winkel
I was born and raised here in Western Washington and am ecstatic to be back home, covering news and stories in the area that shaped who I am today.
I grew up going to concerts and music festivals in downtown Seattle, and playing bass guitar in several local bands (you’ve never heard of) on some of the same stages graced by Nirvana, and Pearl Jam.
I’m a proud UW graduate, and spent time interning with several local media outlets during my time in college. I covered the fight against a new juvenile detention facility in Seattle, search and rescue missions at the Oso landslide and legislative issues in Olympia. Before returning home to Washington in June of 2023 to work for Fox 13 Seattle I spent time producing, reporting and anchoring in Montana, South Texas, and Northern Nevada. During my time in news I’ve covered border and migration issues, mass shootings, and deadly natural disasters. My favorite stories to report are ones that bring closure, understanding or a new perspective.
In my opinion one of the best parts of this job is the power to help people understand what’s going on in their cities, neighborhoods and the community we all share. I learn something new every day at work and I hope I can share that knowledge with you at home.
I am a mom to many plants, a sweet lazy dog, and a wild toddler. When I’m not at work, my family and I enjoy going to area parks, beaches, forests and hiking trails. I love yoga, running, and restaurants that use copious amounts of butter, spices, and salt.
If you see me out somewhere, I hope you’ll stop to say "hi!"
The latest from Taylor Winkel
King County pilot program provides extra $500 a month to those in need
With many feeling like the cost of living goes up by the day, a new King County pilot program aims to help those struggling to make ends meet.
Car smashes into storage facility in South Seattle
Police are investigating after a car crashed into a storage facility in Seattle’s Columbia City neighborhood on Thursday morning.
WA mom pleads not guilty to stabbing 4-year-old son to death
Janet Garcia, facing first-degree murder charges, pleaded not guilty Monday for the killing of her 4-year-old son Ariel, whose body was found with 41 stab wounds.
With 4/20 celebrations comes growing cry for Washington to stand up to pot shop burglaries
This year, 4/20 comes as Washington cannabis-industry leaders say crimes against their business are out of control.
AG Ferguson announces DNA collection from thousands of violent offenders
As thousands of convicts in Washington were getting away without a critical step in their post-conviction legal process, Attorney General Bob Ferguson says his office set out to change that.
VIDEO: Seattle pot shop burglarized by large group using stolen vehicle
Police are investigating after a large group of burglars rammed a stolen car into a Central District pot shop and stole thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise on Tuesday.
Nearly a dozen teens break into Normandy Park vape shop
According to investigators, there were as many as 11 suspects that entered the store and stole products before leaving in two other cars. At least one car was stolen and both cars drove away southbound to Des Moines.
Suspect on the run after deadly crash turns into homicide investigation in Spanaway
The Pierce County Sheriff's Department is investigating after a woman was found dead at a crash scene in Spanaway on Wednesday morning.
Kent crash on SR 516 sends 1 to hospital
Kent police are investigating after a crash left a person injured Monday morning on State Route 516.
SODO pot shop targeted in smash-and-grab robbery
Police are investigating after a car smashed into a pot shop in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood Tuesday morning.