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.

Salk: Some still don’t know how good the Mariners are right now

ESPN's Mike Salk talks the Mariners' booming 2018 season with Dori Monson Show guest host Greg Tomlin. Has anyone noticed how good this baseball team is this year?
8 years ago

Economist: Unions will have to get less political in wake of Janus Decision

Economist Stephen Moore explains how the U.S. Supreme Court's Janus Decision relates to the First Amendment, and analyzes how unions will have to change their activities to keep members in the future.
8 years ago

Jeron Johnson on Chancellor: Kam was there for me

With the announcement from Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor that he is likely retiring after an eight-year career due to a serious neck injury, fellow player Jeron Johnson discusses how Chancellor transformed the spirit of the team.
8 years ago

George Thorogood: It’s all about pleasing the fans

Rock n' Roll icon George Thorogood chats with Dori Monson about fame, hard work, and his own personal favorite rock stars.
8 years ago

Rep. Mark Harmsworth: WSDOT wants to toll a segment of I-5

A Washington state representative alleges that the Washington State Department of Transportation wants to toll a lane on I-5 between Everett and Marysville.
8 years ago

Saul Spady working to unite Seattleites for better future

Saul Spady, who led the No Head Tax campaign, is working to unite Seattle residents from across the political spectrum to find solutions for the city's major issues.
8 years ago

Why the SCOTUS Janus decision is a landmark case for workers’ rights

A Washington Policy Center workers' rights expert discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on union dues, as well as Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement.
8 years ago

DNA databases are helping solve Pierce County cold cases

Pierce County Prosecutor Mark Lindquist explains how DNA technology has made leaps and bounds in recent years, and how this has led to more cold cases being solved.
8 years ago

Tyler Hilinski’s parents say CTE diagnosis ‘filled in some of the questions’

Five months after WSU quarterback Tyler Hilinski committed suicide, his parents finally have some answers about what could have pushed their son to end his life.
8 years ago

Burglars target glass shop seven times in three weeks

A local glass business has been repeatedly broken into in recent weeks.
8 years ago

Is WWU censoring pro-life group’s chalk messages?

Members of Western Washington University's chapter of Students for Life believe that WWU is targeting their free speech for writing pro-life messages in chalk on the grounds of the campus.
8 years ago

Toddler steps on fluid-filled needle at Ocean Shores beach

A mother and four-year-old son were on a trip to Ocean Shores when the little boy stepped on a fluid-filled hypodermic needle at the beach. His parents will not find out for months whether or not their son was infected with a disease.
8 years ago

U-District business owner witnesses regular violence outside shop

A longtime U-District business -- Hardwicks Hardware-- is shutting its doors. The owner describes "random acts of violence" he has seen on a regular basis surrounding his Seattle business.
8 years ago

Teen shot by Tumwater Walmart gunman thankful to be alive

Before Sunday's Tumwater gunman shot a man at Walmart while attempting a carjacking, he shot a new teen driver going past him on the road.
8 years ago

Man who caught 45-pound catfish in Green Lake may yet have state record

A lifelong fishing enthusiast caught a 45-pound catfish in Seattle's Green Lake. He could soon hold the state record for largest channel catfish.
8 years ago

As FIFA eyes Seattle, convention expresses fears over state of downtown

The American Pharmacists Association plans to host its annual conference in Seattle next spring. However, a recent visit to the city has the APhA reconsidering that plan.
8 years ago

Edmonds SD says it dotted all the I’s with water system

The Edmonds School District says it correctly built the drainage system for its new $50 million school. The utility company, however, refuses to connect it to water.
8 years ago

Brand-new Edmonds school remains empty due to water dispute

Edmonds School District students cannot move into a new K-8 school because of a dispute over the school's water supply.
8 years ago

Alleged rapist walks out on $1 bail 11 years after crime occurred

Eleven years ago, a man allegedly abducted a woman from downtown Seattle and raped her. The suspect finally appeared in court this week -- and walked out on $1 bail.
8 years ago

Seattle glass blower on leaving South Lake Union

Dori talks with iconic South Lake Union glass blower Martin Blank who has been forced to close his hot shop and move out of the area.
8 years ago

Sen. Fortunato: We want our money back from ST3

A group of Washingtonians filed a class-action lawsuit against Sound Transit over the way it calculates license tab fees. Sen. Phil Fortunato told Dori why Sound Transit's actions are illegal.
8 years ago

Found teen’s close friend describes extent of school bullying

A friend of found teen Lily Christopherson tells Dori about the extent of bullying in her high school. Marci tells Dori that she has never had a good day at school.
8 years ago

The 23-year-old intern who helped engineer a Mariners trade

After Robinson Cano's suspension, Mariners leadership solicited the help of a 23-year-old intern in the search for a replacement.
8 years ago

Could sports betting be in Washington state’s future?

With the repeal of sports betting restrictions by the Supreme Court, states may now legalize it. Sen. Michael Baumgartner (R-Spokane) discusses how Washington could do this.
8 years ago