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.

Seattle driver’s ‘Uber conversation menu’ goes viral

A local rideshare driver hit internet fame when he made an "Uber menu" for his riders, allowing them to custom-design their ride experience.
8 years ago

Ballard mom terrified of second burglary, says city changed in four years

Burglars targeted a Ballard woman's shed while her husband was out of the country. Home alone with a child, she feared a second visit from the criminals.
8 years ago

Poulsbo neighbors fear for their children after sex offenders move in

Poulsbo residents say they are terrified after four sexually violent predators were moved to a group home just outside of town.
8 years ago

Vandals not caught after destroying Snohomish Youth Soccer Club fields

Unknown vandals destroyed the Snohomish Youth Soccer Club's fields with a truck; now the club needs the community's help to find those responsible.
8 years ago

Due to new law, Chinook Enterprises could lose jobs for people with disabilities

Nonprofit Chinook Enterprises helps adults with disabilities find jobs - but some of these jobs could be in jeopardy thanks to a new state law.
8 years ago

DCYF trying to keep foster kids out of juvenile detention

The state's Department of Children, Youth, and Families plans to change the way it deals with foster kids who have run away from care.
8 years ago

I-405 toll lanes could be here to stay — with no efficiency requirements

A new bill in the Senate would see the I-405 toll lanes remain in place permanently, without the current efficiency and revenue use requirements.
8 years ago

This 7-year-old is saving hundreds of dogs’ lives with Project Freedom Ride

Roman McConn, 7, founded Project Freedom Ride with his parents to give a new life to over 1,500 Texas dogs.
8 years ago

Idaho teen makes $35K in 4 days by plowing Seattle snow

An 18-year-old with a plow and a blizzard of ambition made a hefty profit plowing the Seattle as the city was hit with snow recently. He drove away with $35,000.
8 years ago

Meet the Edmonds mom who gave Lady Gaga’s ‘Shallow’ a snowy twist

Edmonds mom Stephanie Nelson became an internet sensation when she rewrote the Lady Gaga song "Shallow" to describe her frustrations over the snowstorm.
8 years ago

Passenger’s harrowing tale of turbulence on Seattle-bound flight

Passenger Joe Justice recalls the turbulence that caused a Compass Airlines flight bound for Seattle to make an emergency landing in Reno.
8 years ago

Squatter ransacks, destroys Beacon Hill woman’s apartment during snowstorm

A squatter stole and destroyed all of a Beacon Hill woman's possessions while she stayed at her parents' house during the snowstorm.
8 years ago

Whale watchers could be key to saving Southern Resident orcas

Despite the proposed moratorium, whale watch operators say that their presence is vital to keeping Southern Resident orcas alive.
8 years ago

Sen. Sheldon: Lane-sharing, no helmets safer for motorcyclists

One senator wants to make motorcycle helmets optional and lane-sharing legal.
8 years ago

KIRO 7 meteorologist Nick Allard talks snow with Dori

KIRO 7 meteorologist Nick Allard tells you when and how much Seattle snow you can expect this weekend -- and where you'll find strong winds.
8 years ago

Whale watching moratorium called vital part of recovery

Lawmakers are proposing a moratorium on Southern Resident whale watching to aid in the recovery of the endangered orcas.
8 years ago

Everson man finds veteran’s dog tags in estate sale

Nearly 40 years after he got out of the Army, California veteran Dennis Luby's dog tags were found by an Everson man in an estate sale.
8 years ago

South Hill man finds squatters sleeping in truck

A South Hill man discovered that two squatters had been sleeping in his truck.
8 years ago

Police chief: Toll camera footage necessary to solve crimes

A Gig Harbor police chief says that toll camera footage could help apprehend suspects in serious crimes, or help find missing children.
8 years ago

Sen. Hans Zeiger proposes beautification jobs for homeless people

Rep. Hans Zeiger (R-Puyallup) is sponsoring a bill to create a government-run employment program for homeless people.
8 years ago

Former NY Times writer links legalized marijuana with violence, psychosis

Former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson argues that marijuana legalization increases paranoia, psychosis, and violent behavior in society.
8 years ago

Senator’s bill seeks direct elections to Sound Transit board

Washington State Sen. Steve O'Ban (R-University Place) has introduced a bill calling for the direct election of Sound Transit board members.
8 years ago

Sen. Tim Sheldon: Gas taxes more efficient than vehicle tolls

The senator who is filing a bill to stop cities and counties from implementing vehicle tolls explains why the tolling system is inefficient, and gas taxes are better.
8 years ago

$30 car tabs officially on the November ballot

Washington voters will see a measure for $30 tabs on their November 2019 ballots.
8 years ago