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Norwegian cruise ship strikes iceberg off Alaskan coast, limps back to Seattle for repairs

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3 years ago

June 28, 2022

Norwegian cruise ship strikes iceberg off Alaskan coast, limps back to Seattle for repairs

Norwegian Solar, a Norwegian Cruise Line ship, struck an iceberg off of the Alaskan Coast Saturday. The ship initially launched out of Seattle and is predicted to return, forward of schedule, Thursday for repairs.

Starting of cruise season is a welcomed sight in Seattle

Whereas on path to Hubbard Glacier, the ship “made contact” with a “growler,” a small glacier, a spokesperson with Norwegian Cruise Line instructed KIRO Newsradio.

The ship has been granted permission to sail again to Seattle from the U.S. Coast Guard, albeit at a diminished pace.

Passengers reported heavy fog that obscured imaginative and prescient earlier than the accident and heard shuddering and rattling noises instantly after.

@rbbolivarJUST IN: TITANIC 2.0📍Cruiship (NORWEGIAN SUN) hits a minor iceberg in Alaska.Video forwarded by a crew member who mentioned that after the accident divers inspected the ship which sustained minor injury and can return to Seattle for repairs.♬ authentic sound – Elysa Music

The ship had initially deliberate to dock at Skagway, Alaska, however that leg of the journey has been canceled, in accordance with Norweigan Cruise Line.

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Seattle weather: Drier and cooler stretch ahead

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2 hours ago

January 11, 2025

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Seattle weather: Drier and cooler stretch ahead

Seattle weather: Mostly dry weekend

FOX 13 Seattle Meteorologist Ilona McCauley has your latest western Washington weather forecast!

A soggy start to our Friday morning where many locations picked up measurable rainfall. Amounts ranged from around .10″ to just under 1″ closer to the coast. While the lowlands saw widespread rain, our mountain passes got several inches of snow with more on the way overnight.

A wet start to the day on Friday where many spots picked up .25″ to .80″ of rain.

A mainly dry night around western Washington tonight except for a convergence zone which will set up in Snohomish County. Light rain will continue to fall along the line with more snow, especially through Stevens Pass.

Mainly dry Friday night with a few showers north.

A convergence zone sets up in the north sound with a chance for light rain overnight.

Many of our mountain ski slopes picked up around 6″ of snow earlier today with more falling tonight. A Winter Weather Advisory was issued till 6 a.m. for the Central Cascades, including Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect over the Central Washington Cascades. (FOX 13 Seattle)

After the rain wraps up tonight, our weekend and the extended period looks fairly dry. Afternoon temperatures will be cooler, only in the low to mid 40s with overnight lows dropping to near freezing.

The 7 day forecast for the greater Seattle area.

A long dry stretch begins Saturday in Seattle. Temperatures will be cooler with lows near freezing.

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State ferries: A better idea from Nordic countries

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14 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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State ferries: A better idea from Nordic countries

Re: “Diesel or hybrid ferries? How about simply reliable” (Jan. 7, Opinion): Gov. Jay Inslee, Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson and The Seattle Times editorial board are asking the wrong question: diesel or hybrid ferries? Inslee and the majority of Democrats support…

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Manhunt underway for Mason County shooting suspect

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22 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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Manhunt underway for Mason County shooting suspect

Manuhunt underway for Mason County assault suspect

Mason County deputies are looking for a man wanted in a shooting in Belfair on Monday.

MASON COUNTY, Wash. – The Mason County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for a convicted felon wanted in a recent shooting.

The sheriff’s office says Michael Allen Beyer is wanted for first-degree assault and first-degree unlawful possession of a firearm.

Deputies believe Beyer was involved in a shooting that happened in Belfair on January 6.

Beyer is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, do not approach him and call 911 immediately.

Anyone with information regarding Beyer’s whereabouts is asked to call Detective Helser at 360-427-9670 x657, or Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).