Drew Mikkelsen is the South Bureau Chief at KING-5. He covers a diverse range of topics including transportation and mobility, government and politics, and animal rights, with a particular focus on animal rescue and rehabilitation. Drew's work has been featured in notable outlets such as WSFA 12 News, KIII 3NEWS, and MSN.
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Drew Mikkelsen's focus is primarily on local government and politics, with an emphasis on breaking news and government announcements. He may be most responsive to pitches that offer insights into local political developments in Washington state, particularly related to key issues such as education, crime, and the environment.
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Water was above her waist when she was rescued. OLYMPIA, Wash. — Five Olympia firefighters rescued a woman trapped in mud near Squaxin Park
By: Drew Mikkelsen
Five firefighters rescued a woman trapped in mud in Olympia, Washington, as the tide rose around her.
PJ Forgione spent the night alone in the wild with a fractured vertebrae.
By: Drew Mikkelsen
In 2016, the teen's car was abandoned on I-5 near Tumwater with his wallet, cash, and cell phone inside. He hasn't been seen since.
By: Drew Mikkelsen
Dale Miller, 54, had worked at the plant for less than six months.
A woman died on May 27 when she was hit by a suspected drunk driver. The suspect, who had a child in the truck at the time, remains in jail on $1 million bail.
Twin sisters Amanda and Hana Moll, 21, are setting their sights on the 2028 Olympics after a record-breaking three years competing in pole vault for the University of Washington, where the pair have combined for five indoor and outdoor NCAA titles. Amanda holds the all-time NCAA record, while Hana holds the U.S. high school record for vault height. Between them, the sisters hold the top 16 indoor and outdoor NCAA records in the event.
By: Drew Mikkelsen
Pierce County prosecutors say Pamela Gabrilski-Jones and her sister, Marian Jones-Pardur, conspired with Chris Reyes to rob Will Akers.
By: Drew Mikkelsen
Pierce County firefighters among 400 from western Washington providing relief east of the Cascades.
More than 50 cats were rescued from an abandoned sailboat in Tacoma, Washington. (KING, TACOMA POLICE DEPARTMENT, ASHTON EFFERTZ, CNN)
