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
Family, friends remember ex-wife and teen mother killed by Elias Huizar in West Richland
We're learning more about the two people who were killed after police say Elias Huizar, an ex-cop living in West Richland, went on a murderous crime spree and kidnapped his own son.
FTC bans non-compete clauses: What that means for Washington workers
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new rule banning non-compete clauses for most workers in the US, and some local workers say that could benefit consumers, too.
Renton Police offer 'one of the highest' signing bonuses at $40,000 to compete for experienced officers
The Renton Police Department is putting money where its mouth is to try and boost staffing levels at its department by having one of the highest lateral hiring bonuses in the area for experienced officers.
More passengers join lawsuit against Boeing, Alaska Airlines as Senate safety hearings get underway
Senate hearings got underway Wednesday morning, addressing the company's safety culture and putting Boeing in the hot seat.
New safety measures at Chief Sealth HS after teen left campus and was shot
The newly formed Chief Sealth Campus Safety Team hosted a community safety meeting Tuesday night at the high school months after a student was shot and killed off campus.
Elite team of Seattle-area athletes looks to WNBA Draft for inspiration
Young athletes are catching the wave of excitement following the WNBA Draft on Monday night.
West Seattle businesses to be demolished under light rail plan are fundraising to move ahead of wrecking ball
Two local business owners who will have to move due to a light rail construction plan are turning to the community for help.
Feisty llamas rescued from Yakima County adjust to new life at Pasado's Safe Haven
The team at Pasado's Safe Haven is helping a herd of wooly friends from Yakima County after the county sheriff requested their assistance in saving nine llamas from extreme neglect.
UW football player arrested in rape of 2 Seattle-area college students
A University of Washington football player has been arrested for allegedly raping two college-aged students in separate incidents just days apart last year.
Walgreens store closure in Tacoma prompts concern about community impact
Walgreens will be closing 150 stores nationwide in 2024, and the store on 56th Street in Tacoma is one of them.