Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Nicole Jennings

Nicole Jennings graduated from Western Washington University in 2015 with a BA in history and minors in German and French. Before joining KIRO Newsradio, she worked as a journalist for two years at the Issaquah/Sammamish Reporter and spent eight months teaching English in Salzburg, Austria on a Fulbright fellowship. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, both attending and taking part in theatre, and going on runs around Green Lake.

Lewis County landlords say eviction ban taking away much of income

A group of Lewis County landlords is suing Governor Inslee over his eviction moratorium, which prevents tenants from being evicted for non-payment.
6 years ago

State lawmakers weigh in on year of unemployment difficulties, defend LeVine

As some people still wait on unemployment payments and information, legislators discuss solutions that could come into the upcoming session.
6 years ago

Asian giant hornet trapping to wrap up in December before hibernation

There are about three weeks left in the state's Asian giant hornet trapping effort before the invasive creatures hibernate for the winter.
6 years ago

Auditor’s Office: ESD made audits difficult, delayed important work

The State Auditor's Office says things are finally improving after months of difficulties created by Employment Security during audits.
6 years ago

No lighting ceremonies for Leavenworth, but Village of Lights illuminates

The holiday festivities in Leavenworth have altered this year, but the Bavarian town's Village of Lights will still be lighting up the sky.
6 years ago

Holidays different in Westlake Park this year, but new activities emerge

Westlake Park will not have some of its usual holiday traditions this year, but there will be plenty of new, socially-distant activities.
6 years ago

Washington business experts say longer holiday shopping season this year

The holiday shopping season is stretched out this year, but small businesses still need the help of local shoppers to survive.
6 years ago

Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission brings Thanksgiving meals to streets

Seattle's Union Gospel Mission is not letting the pandemic stop its tradition of giving Thanksgiving meals to those in need.
6 years ago

Washington Poison Center warns of Benadryl overdoses amidst TikTok trend

The Washington Poison Center is getting an unusually high number of calls about Benadryl exposures after a TikTok trend took off.
6 years ago

WA Retail Association ‘greatly concerned’ over business restrictions

The Washington Retail Association is concerned by Governor Inslee's restrictions on businesses, and wants to see more help for small retailers.
6 years ago

Puget Sound kelp need your help; kelp beds disappearing throughout area

Government agencies, tribes, and nonprofits are teaming up to protect and restore the Puget Sound's kelp beds -- which are disappearing.
6 years ago

One worker injured after wall collapses in Lynnwood construction accident

A construction accident in Lynnwood resulted in a wall collapsing and trapping a worker underneath. The worker has serious leg injuries as a result.
6 years ago

Visit Seattle supportive of governor’s travel advisory, encourages safety

Visit Seattle exists to market Seattle tourism, but the company agrees with Governor Inslee that travel should be avoided for now.
6 years ago

Local association worried about staff shortages at Washington hospitals

The Washington State Hospital Association is concerned that the surge in COVID-19 cases could result in serious shortages at local hospitals.
6 years ago

Asian giant hornet nest caught ‘in the nick of time,’ says WA Dept of Agriculture

Washington State Department of Agriculture scientists say they got to the Asian giant hornet nest in Blaine just in time to prevent further spread of the invasive creatures.
6 years ago

Matt Larkin won’t be attorney general, but still wants to make a difference

Matt Larkin may have lost the state attorney general race, but he says he still plans to continue working toward a safer, more business-friendly Washington.
6 years ago

Yakima landlord suing governor says he faces foreclosure if eviction moratorium doesn’t end

A group of mom-and-pop landlords suing Governor Inslee over his eviction moratorium say the emergency order devastates small-time property owners.
6 years ago

Nationwide phone scam sends texts about fake COVID-19 stimulus payment

A new phone scam sends people texts to make them think they're getting a COVID-19 stimulus payment, before trying to get their bank account information.
6 years ago

Intended lawsuit over Puyallup River artificial turf pollution grows

Consequences are mounting for Electron Hydro over its use of artificial turf in the Puyallup River during a construction project.
6 years ago

WA unemployment applicants could soon have to show proof of job search

Unless the governor extends the suspension again, a requirement for unemployment applicants to show proof of a job search will soon be back.
6 years ago

A ballot’s journey at King County Elections headquarters

What happens to your ballot after it leaves your hands? A visit to King County Elections headquarters in Renton clears up that mystery.
6 years ago

Business in former CHOP says 4 months later, area still not back to normal

A longtime Capitol Hill proprietor says the area once known as the CHOP has quieted down, but it's still not business as usual.
6 years ago

New network aims to give early warning of flooding in Snoqualmie Valley

The new Floodzilla system in Snoqualmie Valley aims to give residents a faster heads-up when flooding is headed toward their property.
6 years ago

Thurston County Sheriff’s Office not letting Trump comments influence investigation

As the Thurston County Sheriff's Office investigates an officer-involved shooting, President Trump claims that shooting was intentional.
6 years ago