SEATTLE – Lake Washington Partners (LKWP) and FOX Television Stations today announced that the FOX-owned Seattle duopoly, KCPQ FOX 13 and KZJO FOX 13+ will relocate its broadcast and newsroom operations to Axis9, the newly redeveloped 16-story office tower located at 1800 9th Avenue in Seattle’s Denny Triangle. The station is expected to begin broadcasting from the new facility in November 2026.
FOX will occupy the second floor of Axis9, which will be constructed as a fully modernized studio and newsroom to create a next-generation broadcast environment with the latest technology in live-production systems to support ever changing demands for linear and digital media production. The main studio will accommodate the station’s various newscasts and programs with 4K-capable cameras from angles that can be changed quickly between segments or shows. The layout of the space allows for additional production areas outside of the main studio, including a streaming studio, a podcast studio, and several TV-ready presentation areas, including newsroom, kitchen, and a weather terrace for outdoor live shots. The floor’s interior design is inspired by the Puget Sound and the Pacific Northwest’s mountain ranges, and Seattle pop culture adorns the rooms.
Since purchasing Axis9 in 2024, LKWP has led an expansive remodel of the 321,000 square foot building. Upgrades include modernization of common areas, an expanded fitness center, and a new amenity floor complete with an air bar, conference rooms, and lounge areas. FOX 13 will become one of the building’s anchor tenants.
“We are pleased to welcome FOX 13 to Axis9,” said Jordan Lott, President and CEO of LKWP. “The station plays a vital role in informing and engaging communities throughout the Pacific Northwest,” added Lott. “Lake Washington Partners is committed to delivering a space that supports FOX 13’s mission, and their decision to move here reinforces the long-term potential of downtown Seattle and our vision of shaping Axis9 into a center of innovation.”
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