Jennifer Dowling
Jennifer Dowling joined the FOX 13 News team as a reporter in 2022.
Dowling comes to Seattle from KOIN-TV in Portland where she spent a number of years covering issues important to people in the Pacific Northwest.
She also worked on the investigative "Problem Solvers" team for FOX 17 in Grand Rapids, MI and served as a lead anchor and reporter in Lansing, MI and Rapid City, SD.
An award-winning journalist, Dowling won an Emmy for her work during an outbreak of late November Michigan storms. She also received an Emmy nomination and a regional Edward R. Murrow award for coverage of the social justice movement, protests, and riots in Portland.
She has also received nominations for environmental reporting, investigative reporting, and an Associated Press award for Investigative Journalism.
Dowling has covered a wide range of breaking news and other historic events.
Her other journalistic credits include covering one of the largest mass shootings in Oregon history at Umpqua Community College, reporting on the destructive Eagle Creek and Beachie Creek fires in Oregon, interviewing President Obama, and exposing a number of issues important to the public, including the formation of a political action committee linked to influencing the spending of public funds.
In her spare time, she enjoys exploring natural areas and hiking trails, backpacking with her cat Athena and sharing their adventures on Instagram. She also enjoys writing fiction and nonfiction.
She looks forward to continuing to bring you quality reports on the issues that are important to Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
The latest from Jennifer Dowling
WA travelers scrambling to Miami before Hurricane Milton makes landfall
While many flights have been canceled to areas in Florida that are in the path of the storm, some Sea-Tac Airport flights to Miami were still heading out Tuesday.
Bellevue police investigate dramatic uptick in DUIs since September 15
Bellevue police say Monday's deadly crash marked their16th DUI-related crash since September 15. We talk with them about causes, focus group answers, and recent investigations.
Marysville School District names interim superintendent
The board announced Thursday night that Dr. David Burgess would be replacing Dr. Zachary Robbins as interim superintendent in a meeting Thursday.
SPS board approves raise for Seattle superintendent despite $100M budget deficit
The Seattle Public Schools Board approved an employment agreement and pay raise on Tuesday that will result in a significant bump in pay for Superintendent Dr. Brent Jones.
Man killed in Renton stabbing, suspect released 27 hours after arrest
A 19-year-old man accused of stabbing a Renton Handyman to death on Friday was released from jail just 27 hours after his arrest on $50,000 bail.
Complaint alleges unethical, unprofessional conduct from Marysville superintendent
The complaint stretches over 300 pages, alleging unethical and unprofessional conduct from the Marysville superintendent.
Man sneaks into Bellevue apartment, exposes himself to students, refuses to leave
A man is accused of terrorizing a group of international students in Bellevue after police say he snuck into their apartment while they were sleeping and exposed himself.
Families rally against Seattle school closures amid $104M budget crisis
Parents and students rallied outside Seattle Public Schools headquarters, demanding an alternative to school closures as the district faces a $104 million budget shortfall.
WA State Patrol warns of recent 'bump' carjackings on I-5
Washington State Patrol is warning drivers about a series of recent carjackings around the Sound that involves a fender-bender between the suspects and victims.
Hundreds pay tribute to grandmother killed in Seattle carjacking
Melanie Roberts gave an emotional tribute to her grandmother, Ruth Dalton, as walkers on two and four feet took to the streets to honor the legacy of one of their favorite members of the community.