Franque Thompson
I am incredibly honored to be a member of the FOX 13 News team, working alongside some of the most elite journalists in the United States. I joined the team as a reporter in August 2019, and became weekend anchor in April 2024.
Growing up, I was a very shy girl with extremely low self-esteem. I thought I would never see the day when I could turn on a television and see myself on the screen.
Instead of hiding in the shadows, I took a chance on faith and stepped into the light. I won my first beauty pageant at the age of 16, and from then on, I began to see my potential. Taking that chance was the hardest, but most rewarding decision I have ever made. The adrenaline of pageantry and on-stage presentation jump-started my interest in journalism.
I am a proud alum of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. However, the road to the start of my career was not easy. I was rejected from job positions left and right. Just when self-doubt started to creep back into my life, I kept the faith and persevered.
With patience, I was blessed with the opportunity to start my career in my hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, as a multimedia journalist at KPTM FOX42 News. After that, I was a multimedia journalist for KTUL Tulsa’s Channel 8 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, followed by a reporter position with WWMT Newschannel 3 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Throughout my career in news, I have earned multiple Emmy Award nominations, and have received other high honors and awards from the Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists. News inspired my enthusiasm to pursue higher education. In 2023, I graduated top of my class, earning the highest honors from Eastern Washington University where I earned my Master of Science in Organizational Leadership.
I’ve had the privilege of covering stories with some of the most important and influential leaders in the U.S., including sitting presidents, vice presidents and first ladies. However, being the voice of the local community has been a passion and one of my greatest honors. I look forward to the many adventures my career takes me.
The latest from Franque Thompson
WA health leaders join Sen. Cantwell against proposed Medicaid cuts
1.9 million Washingtonians are at risk of losing state-provided Medicaid due to proposed federal funding cuts.
King Co. prosecutor faces $15.5M in cuts due to General Fund deficit
King County is in a dire fiscal situation, facing a $150 million shortfall in their general fund due to "state law that prevents property tax revenues from keeping up with inflation."
Mary Jane Green: Former slave's unique connection to 1910 Wellington, WA avalanche
The opportunity to hear Mary Jane’s story was a happenstance, and it's being remembered 112 years later.
Seattle man pleads not guilty in death of 14-year-old stepson
Prosecutors claim Khalil Graham did nothing to save his 14-year-old stepson, who was allegedly beaten to death by his mother.
WA Ecology proposes expanding rules restricting toxins in cosmetics
The Washington State Department of Ecology proposed a law expanding the restriction of toxins found in cosmetics, such as the chemical formaldehyde.
Aviation experts give early analysis after watching video of Toronto plane crash
As more cellphone videos of the encounter circulated on the internet, concerns grew about the safety of air travel.
Vandal destroys centuries-old trees along trail at WA fish hatchery
State investigators are looking to track down a vandal who used axes and chainsaws to chop down trees at a fish hatchery in Puyallup.
WSDOT camera program to catch speeders near construction work zones
Washington averages 1,300 construction work zone crashes every year, usually caused by speeders. Now, WSDOT and WSP will be monitoring work sites to make sure drivers are going the speed limit.
Federal Way center offers emergency weather shelter as temps drop near record lows
As temperatures drop, emergency shelters are filling up around our area. And for some, resources are running thin.
UW's new president to bring 'transformative learning experiences'
A new and historic era is on the horizon for the University of Washington, as the school's next president will be UW's first African American to take office.