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.

WSDOT apologizes for ‘U SUCK,’ but not for illegal, expanding toll lanes

WSDOT apologized profusely for its accidental "U SUCK" freeway sign on Wednesday. Rep. Mark Harmsworth tells the Dori Monson Show that while WSDOT is at it, he wants the state organization to apologize for its illegal 405 toll lanes.
8 years ago

Does King County have it out for small breweries?

King County shut down the Lumber House Brewery near Maple Valley. Owner Melissa Earl tells the Dori Monson Show that no one at the county has been able to offer any clear answers as to why.
8 years ago

David Blaine: No stunt in my show is a guarantee

David Blaine has trapped himself underwater and in a block of ice. He tells the Dori Monson Show about his next feat - a touring show of stunts that stops in Seattle on May 16.
8 years ago

Parents of woman who died in RV: City owes the homeless a better solution

Sabrina Tate died in Seattle's last "safe zone" for homeless people. Her parents tell the Dori Monson Show that the city needs to do better for its homeless population.
8 years ago

Shawn Wayans talks comedy, Seattle, and political correctness

Comedy star Shawn Wayans of "In Living Color" and "White Chicks" talks to the Dori Monson Show about his upcoming show at the Tulalip Resort Casino.
8 years ago

New Donkey Kong record-holder Steve Wiebe talks cheating controversy

The rivalry between Billy Mitchell and Redmond’s Steve Weibe is as classic as their chosen game – Donkey Kong. Now there’s controversy over alleged cheating. Weibe explains.
8 years ago

Eddie Money tells Dori he loves the PNW

Legendary rock artist Eddie Money talks to KIRO Radio's Dori Monson about his family life, his career, and his new reality TV show on AXS TV.
8 years ago

Homeless tent blocks doorway of Ballard’s Whitman Middle School

A tent has been sitting in a doorway at Ballard's Whitman Middle School since Tuesday. Whitman parent Erica Nagy tells Dori that city leadership is allowing drug use and homelessness to run rampant in the area.
8 years ago

UW professor discriminated against for Christian faith

University of Washington Professor Susana Asberry was stunned when the university put her on probation following allegations of racism and homophobia. Asberry believes the school is really persecuting her for her Christian faith.
8 years ago

Seattle City Council wants you to pay double for Uber, Lyft

The Seattle City Council wants to double the rates of Uber and Lyft for riders throughout the city. One Uber driver told Dori that this vote is just a favor from the council to the Teamsters union.
8 years ago

Coming Whittier Heights encampment terrifies residents

Residents of Whittier Heights are living in dread of a homeless encampment that they say will destroy their neighborhood.
8 years ago

Are you paying an extra $145M for Sea-Tac’s over budget project?

Sea-Tac airport's new international arrivals facility is $145 million over budget. Port commissioners are on the hunt for why.
8 years ago

Could pay-per-mile lead to the state automating speeding tickets?

A Washington Policy Center transportation expert spent two weeks with the state's road usage pilot project tracker in her car and was shocked by the information collected.
8 years ago