Seattle News Tonight for Sunday, Nov. 9

There's like this dark cloud and weight on us at all times. The manager of a 76 gas station shot and killed on the job. How his family is coping with the loss and the latest on the suspect's extradition back to Washington to face charges. Calm conditions after a stormy night across western Washington, but we are not out of the woods yet. FOX 13 meteorologist Alana McCauley will tell us what's ahead for the start of our work week. The CEO of one of the richest companies on the planet, NVIDIA, under investigation. What the case reveals about his personal life, as authorities say he was targeted by a well-known spy. Good evening and thank you for joining us tonight. I'm Frankie Thompson. It's been more than three weeks since a man walked into the 76 gas station near the Space Needle and shot and killed the store's manager. FOX 13's Shira Matsuzawa sat down with Graham Dobek's dad and stepmom and spoke with them about what their family has experienced. For Ben and Pam Dobek, Sundays are... It's the worst day of the week. We haven't found our rhythm yet. We will. They say Sundays were when Graham would come over, and it's part of what they miss most. Just everything. Just seeing him walk up. You know, Sundays were his days, like I was saying, and just seeing him walk up from his car. Our dog's tail would just start, you know, going like a propeller, and then he'd come over and we'd play games and, you know, and have dinner. On October 13th, investigators say a former employee of the 76th Station where Graham was Walked into the store and shot and killed him before running away. The suspect has since been caught and linked to two additional deaths in Wisconsin. There's like this dark cloud and weight on us at all times. So just nothing is the same. It's just a grief that. I don't know how we could ever shake. They add Graham had shared concerns about the area after recent shootings, including the shooting at the Bite of Seattle. You know, after the last shooting in that neighborhood, I look back and wish that I had just said, you know... You can't work there anymore. You have to get out of this dangerous situation. While they can't change what's happened, they now cherish the time they had with the man who they described as remarkable, thoughtful, and empathetic. And I remember that I said, I love you, with my hug. And I'm so glad that I said that. Pam described him as just a big love. And that's, I think that was perfect. Yeah, he is, was just kindness and had a big heart. Share Matt Zalfox 13 News. As for the suspect in this case, he was arrested in Chicago in connection with killing his mother and her husband. He first had to be extradited to Wisconsin to deal with those charges. But at last check, the King County Prosecutor's Office told Fox 13 he is expected to be back here before Thanksgiving. Turning now to our weather after a windy and stormy night last night. Seattle City Light says 98% of customers who were in the dark have their power back on. The agency posted these photos showing crews working to get things back up and running. Take a look at some of the damage we found. This tree. Took out a power pole in Seattle's South Lake Union. Our crew spotted this at Dexter and Denny. You can see power lines laying on the ground into lanes of traffic. Things are cleared up now, but officials want to remind everyone to stay at least 30 feet away from downed lines and report them to 911 immediately. Never drive over power lines. I know I see it after every storm we have, but the important thing to remember is those lines could be active and could hit your undercarriage while you drive over them. So we just want people to remember to stay at least two power poles back from where the line is and to call that in and have it handled professionally. All right, now here is a closer look at current temperatures as we wrap up our weekend. FOX 13 meteorologist Alona McCauley has more on last night's wind gusts and tells us what we can expect heading into the work week. Well, hi everyone. Coming off of a very stormy evening for us and finally some quieter skies as we get into the afternoon. But take a look at some of these peak wind gusts. We had over 95 miles an hour up at Mount Rainier and then we continue to see those winds gusting all the way down into Friday Harbor. More than 50 mile an hour winds posted there. SeaTac officially coming in with 46 mile an hour winds. Here's a look at the wind gusts right now. Things have really calmed down. We're going to continue to see those winds relaxing through the The night tonight, here's a look at that future cast. So winds anywhere from about 10 to 15 miles an hour. And then into tonight, even less than that, about 5 to 10 miles an hour. They will start to pick up again as we get into the next day or so with that next system starting to roll in. Tonight, it will be cooler, especially with the breaks in the clouds. 32 at Snoqualmie Pass, 39 degrees Tacoma, 38 in Olympia. Coming up, we'll take a look at your extended forecast with more rain. Stay tuned. Tonight, King County Executive Girmay Zahalai is responding to a disruption at Seattle Center's Diwali celebration yesterday. He says racist slurs and calls for deportation were yelled out, and he called it, quote, despicable. In a statement, he says, Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. Those who came to spread fear will not define this holiday, and they will not define King County. To our Indian and South Asian neighbors, you belong here. Happy Diwali. May your homes be filled with light and joy, end quote. Now to the active-duty Marine charged with attempted kidnapping of a 12-year-old girl. We've learned another court hearing is scheduled for November 19th. This is a photo from the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office showing the moment Timothy Caldwell was arrested. He appeared in Kitsap County Court last Thursday on attempted kidnapping, second degree, and assault charges. According to court documents, the girl attends Ridgetop Middle School and was walking home along Ridgetop Boulevard Northwest on November 2nd. She said a man walked up to her asking for directions, then followed her. Grabbed her shoulder and said something along the lines of, you're coming home with me. She pushed him away and took a photo. The girl's father found an address for a possible suspect, and deputies say Caldwell's haircut matched the photo taken by the girl. The Central Kitsap School District released a statement to families saying, in part, we are taking this opportunity to remind families about the importance of talking with your children about safety while getting to and from school. Please encourage your child to stay aware of their surroundings, avoid strangers, and immediately report anything suspicious or concerning to a trusted adult. As mornings grow darker, please also encourage your child to use extra caution near traffic, to make sure to cross at crosswalks, and to wear bright colored clothing or reflective gear. Caldwell's bail has been set at $350,000. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is under investigation after authorities say he was targeted by a Chinese spy. The tech company's board says it's looking into the allegations of Huang's relationship with a woman named Alice, who shares his last name. Alice Huang was under surveillance by U.S. intelligence agencies, believing she was recruited by China for espionage. Jensen Huang, meanwhile, sent a memo to his employees acknowledging the affair, saying he was unfaithful to his wife and that his actions hurt his family. NVIDIA is known as a world leader in AI chip research and development. Jensen Huang has not been officially charged with any criminal wrongdoing. More White House staff shakeups after last week's midterm election. President Donald Trump has suggested the DOJ investigate Democrats over threats to impeach members of the administration. Fox News reporter Alex Hogan has the latest. President Trump is here in Florida this weekend. Republicans are still reeling from midterm losses as they point to where they think things went wrong as Democrats pinpoint what they want to accomplish first. It could be Iran. I mean, we'll take time to dissect all of that. But at the end of the day, people want to know that they can afford their lives. And I think that the mission for Republicans is to get back focused on just on the cost of living. I am very interested in ending the war in Iran as quickly as possible. I want to see us. Claw back tariff policies back to the Congress where it started in our Constitution. And to be able to say when the president wants to impose a tariff, you've got to make the case for it. Other Democrats taking aim at administration officials amid speculation that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth could face an impeachment vote. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says they'll discuss that when Democrats reconvene on Tuesday morning. I'm a hard yes on the Hegseth resolution, the so-called Secretary of Defense. Has abused his power, undermined our national security, and engineered this reckless and costly war of choice in Iran, which has skyrocketed prices on the American people and made the country less safe. Pete Hegseth has got to go. President Trump says he ordered the Justice Department to look into what he calls threats and extortion. Attorney General Todd Lynch today joined Fox News Sunday, arguing the president should be worried about threats against Republicans. If these threats telling our people to lawyer up, if that's what these new incoming leadership wants to do, we are ready. And if you work in this administration, you have a lawyer. It's me. And we will defend you. Stephen Miller will begin his new role as chief of staff tomorrow. And amid the first departure since his announcement on Friday, Fox learned Deputy Chief of Staff Richard Walters is leaving the administration. Miller says Walters will continue to work from the outside. President Trump will return to Washington, D.C. later today. In West Palm Beach, Florida, Alex Hogan, Fox News. Stay tuned. There's more news straight ahead. Today is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with more than one billion people celebrating worldwide. The five-day event originates from India. Seattle Storm head coach Sonia Raman is the first WNBA coach of Indian origin. Fox 13's Sean Chitnis sat down with her to talk about the importance of Diwali. Hi, Coach Raman. How are you? Good. How are you doing? Hungry? I am, yes. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. So coach, I understand you come here often. What is it you normally like to get here? Gosh, I mean really everything on the menu is so good. On Saturday mornings they do dosas which is one of my favorite things to eat. They have a really good chai and they also do a lot in their community. They support, they do free meals every week so they're just really just a place that I like. I enjoy supporting and food is delicious. We catered their wedding. And I think just from them, just knowing that they're in the community and support us has just been very heartwarming. All right coach are you ready for this lunch? Yeah I'm excited can't wait you know it's all it's like my favorite you know holiday of the year it's really fun it's time for family time for really good food so yeah I'm excited for it. Tell me what are some of your earliest memories when you think of Diwali? I think ever since I was little you know like my parents decorating the house getting all the diyas out the little and you know oil lamps and getting you know everything kind of the house ready is the first step and then All of the cooking and, you know, the new clothes, the gifts. Are there particular dishes that you think of that remind you of Diwali? You know, my mom always made, like, the feasts and, of course, the sweets. The sweets are, like, a big part of Diwali. Yeah, when I think of Diwali, I think of the feast and then I think of the sweets, right? It's a lot of good food. Yes, for sure. You know, and you can't have Diwali without the sweets. Thank you. What's this? This is the papri chaat, which is what we call Indian nachos. So this is one of your favorites, right? Yeah, just like a burst of flavors. That's why I love it. What's it been like to celebrate Diwali in other parts of the country? You know, it's been really fun, you know, you have to kind of, you find ways to have these traditions that maybe you learn from your parents and then you make them your own and then you have to have them travel with you. It's wonderful to see now, you know, as we have more awareness of each other's cultures and, you know, it's always nice to know what other people celebrate. Just the fun of being together, family, community, you know, food, fireworks are often part of it. I think more than anything, it's the joy and the... togetherness that I really appreciate about the holiday. This is the chicken tikka fajita, which is probably our number one seller. Well, Coach Rahman, thank you so much for inviting us, sharing a meal with us, and it sounds like you have a wonderful Diwali planned and some great traditions to continue. We're so glad that we got to hear about them. Thanks so much. Happy Diwali. Happy Diwali. It's been certified less than a month and already orders are pouring in for the new Boeing 737 MAX 10 jet. The latest order comes from a jet leasing company called Avalon. They are buying 140 of the MAX 10s, which are made in Everett. The 737 MAX family is most popular in the commercial group. Federal approval for the long-awaited MAX 10 came after years of high-profile safety issues, including crashes, labor issues, and regulatory scrutiny. And the first completed 737 MAX 10 built in Everett rolled out of the factory this past week. Take a look. That there is the manufacturing and assembly team. The North Line in Everett came online to make more of those planes earlier this year. The Internal Revenue Service has released updates on new tax brackets for 2027. Those changes affect what taxpayers owe on their income. Examples include a 22% tax rate for individuals on incomes over $52,025. ...or $104,000 for married couples filing jointly. Taxpayers will also get some breaks. The standard deduction is going up for single payers, married couples filing jointly, and heads of households. Increases will also be given for the child tax credit and how much can be expensed for businesses. Washington is getting ready for an El Nino winter. This means the next few months are expected to be warmer and drier than average. That may sound nice, but the lack of rain is not ideal for Washington farmers. Jacqueline Hancock, a water resources scientist with the State Department of Agriculture, says a drier winter can have years of impact on crop production. When we have less than normal water supply, that means that we could have reduced or interrupted water supply for irrigators. That causes challenges and impacts to our crop yields and our crop qualities. And this year we're facing, you know, in 2026, the fourth drought year in a row in the Yakima Basin. And these multi-year droughts can have confounding impacts. Our farmers in Washington are incredibly resilient, but the reality is, is that they do need water. You know, all the crops that we grow in Washington need water. Jacqueline says an El Nino winter also means less snowpack and explains gradually melting water plays a major role in later-than-season farming. Dog owners across the Pacific Northwest know keeping your four-legged friends active during the rainy season can turn into a muddy mess. But now pet owners have a brand-new dry spot to gather. Take a look. Pet owners like Leonore Apricio. Taking her two dogs out for daily exercise often means dealing with wet weather and sloppy conditions. The parks get really muddy and nasty, and so this is really convenient. Convenience is exactly what owner Chris Rue was going for when he created Possum Park and Lodge in Everett. The facility celebrated its grand opening in October, finishing up a year and a half of planning and construction to build an indoor dog community, one of the newest businesses to downtown. We're so excited to be able to provide a great spot for dog owners in the community. The off-leash indoor park uses a specialized turf system elevated above the floor with underlying trench drains for easy wash down and sanitation. And safety is at the forefront. Unlike public parks, Possum requires a yearly $89 membership, proof of vaccinations and a mandatory behavioral assessment before any dog can step foot in the park, daycare or boarding areas. We need to know their temperament. And so, you know, we test them every year. We also make sure that their vaccines are up to date. Adjacent to the off leash area is Barkside Cafe, a public restaurant and bar where owners can grab a bite or drink while their pets lounge on leash. Is it good? Throughout Possum, visitors are surrounded by local flair, including one of the largest single artist mural installations in the region. It also features self-serve wash and dry stations with grooming services coming soon. Rue says as downtown continues growing outside their doors, spaces like this are vital for neighborhood connection. As you see all these new apartments going on, like we're here to support the community, and that community needs a place where it can get together, it can gather, and if they have an animal, like a pet. They want to, they need their own special place. In its first two months, Possum has already signed up 250 members, proving that in Everett, indoor playtime is a welcome treat for dogs and their owners. There it is. Possum Park and Lodge and the Barkside Cafe are open seven days a week. While the park requires a membership, the cafe is open to everyone. This year's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has arrived in New York City. The 75-year-old Norway spruce from the western part of New York was cut down last week and placed on a trailer for the 200-mile trip to the Big Apple. Crews will get to work propping it up and decorating it with 50,000 multicolored LED lights and a 900-pound Swarovski star featuring three million crystals. The tree lighting is scheduled for December 2nd. We'll be right back. Well, hi everyone from the Fox 13 Weather Center. I'm meteorologist Ilona McCauley coming off of a really stormy night last night. Luckily, it is going to be quieter and calmer for tonight. Drier sky is expected as well. A lot of that rain has wrapped up for the day, but it's a really short lived break because the rain is going to return by Monday afternoon and we're going to be watching for an active weekend as well. An atmospheric river setting up for Friday and on into the upcoming weekend. Here's a look at that future cast. So for the remainder of the day, have a couple nice sun breaks out there right now. But that is going to fill in with cloud cover overnight tonight. And then by tomorrow morning, that cloudy and the showers are going to start to move their way on to the coastal regions and then moving its way into the I-5 corridor just in time for that commute home from work. We'll be watching for wetter conditions and breezy conditions once again for Tuesday. Not quite as gusty as the system that came through last night, but those winds will be picking up just a bit once again. Few showers lingering into early Wednesday morning. Here's a look at the additional rainfall totals. This would be excellent because this is on top of the amount that we already saw late last night and early this morning. We could be talking another half inch to maybe inch around parts of the Puget Sound lowlands and closing in on three to maybe even four inches really wet out there across the coast. Highs for tomorrow, low 50s up around parts of Everett. 56 degrees in Seattle will be at 57. Tacoma, 56 degrees in Olympia. Temperatures closing in close to the upper 50s, almost 60 degrees. They're in Issaquah, not bad, 57 in Renton, and then highs off to the south in Puyallup, 56 degrees, 57 in Tacoma, and temperatures will be near 54 degrees in Oak Harbor. Your seven-day forecast will show a series of systems headed our way, so they're going to continue to be breezy and wet for the next couple systems, especially on Tuesday, and then that atmospheric river settling in for Friday and Saturday. But how about that, a really mild day for the middle of the week on Veterans Day Wednesday, highs near 65. At halftime, this is the Barry Sanders of corgis. You can't bring them down. A corgi gets loose during an NFL game and has no intention of stopping down. That dodgy dog was part of a dog race held at halftime in Charlotte, but clearly got loose and makes it all the way to the end zone there. So cute. Hey, that's all for Seattle News tonight. Be sure to download them.