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Sad to report this loss on the Seattle TV front


Former Fox 13 Seattle reporter Steve Kiggins, who joined Northwest Now at KBTC Tacoma after leaving 13, has passed away, per this post from show host Tom Layson

"I'm sorry to report that our Northwest Now freelance reporting ace Steve Kiggins has passed away. He will be greatly missed. Steve was so funny and warm - and made a great contribution to our efforts on Northwest Now. I, and all of us at KBTC, send our best wishes to Steve's friends and family. I have the satisfaction knowing that he loved working on Northwest Now, and that according to him, he did some of the best work of his career with us. Rest in Peace Steve."


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  1. IDC9February 12, 2026 at 11:45 PM

    I'm saddned to hear of Kiggins' passing. He was a solid, reliable reporter at Fox 13 throughout the 2010s, and got to shine even brighter on Northwest Now. He will be deeply missed. My condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.

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