AJ Janavel
I joined the FOX 13 News team in April 2018. This is my first time living or even being on the West Coast, and I’m excited at the opportunity to get to know the Seattle community and tell your stories.
My time in the news industry has given me the chance to live in a few different places across the country. Before Seattle, I worked for WNCN in Raleigh, N.C., WBTW in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and WBOC in Salisbury, Md.
All of these places have been home for me, but my home will always be the Philadelphia area.
I graduated with honors from Susquehanna University in 2010 and went to high school at Salesianum in Wilmington, Delaware.
I love music, art, drawing and playing guitar. I love going to shows. I love the beach, the ocean, and surfing.
If you have any story ideas, or cheese steak and hoagie suggestions, contact me.
The latest from AJ Janavel
15-year-old appears in Seattle court accused of murdering teen over weed
On Thursday, a 15-year-old appeared in a packed juvenile courtroom, facing charges of first-degree murder over a minor drug deal.
New interim police chief in Tacoma, WA brings 35 years of local experience
Jackson said her history of working with the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department for more than 35 years gives her insight into this new role.
WA man accused of murdering ex, fleeing to Mexico, pleads not guilty
On Tuesday, the Renton man who is accused of murdering his partner then driving more than 1,300 miles to hide her body in Mexico, appeared in a King County court.
WSU students face 12-18 inches of snow driving back from spring break
Less than a week out from the first day of spring, the National Weather Service of Seattle is forecasting the mountains will get hit with a foot to a foot-and-a-half of snow.
Thieves steal 60 guns from South Hill, WA storage units
Authorities in Pierce County are asking for the community's help to identify two thieves who stole 60 guns and hundreds of boxes of ammunition from a Puyallup storage unit business.
Man arrested for shooting into WA mall, stealing sneakers
Police arrested a man who shot into Alderwood Mall to steal sneakers last January. He admitted to burglarizing multiple other malls in the Puget Sound region.
1996 WA cold case solved: Remains of missing Pierce Co. boy identified
After 29 years, the Klungness family now has answers — but the justice they sought will remain out of reach.
DUI driver slumped over steering wheel with dog in car in Spanaway, WA
Pierce County Sheriff’s Officials said drug-involved DUIs are becoming more prominent, leading to erratic and possibly fatal endings.
Canadians, Washingtonians respond to President Trump's tariffs
The impact of the president’s tariffs extends beyond dollars as people living on both sides of the border expressed frustration over the change.
Is Seattle prepared for 'the big one?' Experts weigh in
Many old structures in the Seattle area are susceptible to earthquake damage, including schools, apartments and offices.