Nikki Torres
Nikki Torres is a reporter and occasional weather forecaster at FOX 13 News.
Working in Seattle is the conclusion of her TV journalism tour around the Pacific Northwest. After graduating from college, she started her professional career in Medford, reporting and weekend forecasting for southern Oregon and northern California. Following that stint, she moved to eastern Washington to report, associate produce and forecast in Spokane.
Her last stop was Portland, where she was a weather anchor KATU News This Morning on weekends and reported on stories during the week. In Portland, Nikki earned two regional Emmy Awards alongside the morning show.
She is a loud and proud Coug, graduating from The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University.
Nikki is a born and raised Washingtonian. She's more than excited to be back in the Emerald City and report on stories affecting the region she grew up in.
When she's not on your screen, she enjoys running and trying out new food spots. If you have any recommendations, let her know!
Her favorite thing to do since she was a kid is telling stories. Now, she gets to do it for a living.
The latest from Nikki Torres
Trump announces federal funding cuts for sanctuary cities and states, including WA
President Trump announced his administration will cut funding to sanctuary cities and states that do not cooperate with ICE, starting Feb. 1.
Seattle weather: Coastal winds, heavy mountain rain
High snow levels and rising river levels will continue as rounds of rain sweep into areas across western Washington through Monday.
Some WA leaders applaud, others condemn US military operation in Venezuela
Leaders across Washington have registered both their support and condemnations of the Trump administration's military operation in Venezuela.
Seattle weather: Dry streak continues with chilly workweek start
The Puget Sound region finally sees a day without NWS weather alerts! A cool, drying pattern will continue into the workweek.
Seattle weather: Cold weekend temps blanket drying western WA
Western Washington lowlands are drying out, and getting colder, as mountain snow ramps up.
Seattle weather: Mountain snow moving in Christmas night
Christmas Day started off relatively calm with isolated showers. Heading into the overnight hours, up to a foot of snow will roll into the mountain regions for a much needed snowpack boost.
Seattle weather: Scattered lowland showers as mountain snow piles up
Saturday started off relatively mild with light showers. In our full forecast, Nikki Torres explains when to expect more rainfall for the lowlands and snowfall for the higher elevations.
Crews race to restore power on Whidbey Island, WA, after windstorm
Thousand on Whidbey Island remain without power after a fierce windstorm earlier in the week. Winds on Thursday slowed progress, extending restoration times.
Federal Way, WA light rail extension officially opens to public
Two years overdue, but with excited community fanfare, the Federal Way extension of Sound Transit's light rail officially opened on Saturday.
Seattle weather: Clear, cool day for marathon runners ahead wetter week
Another round of dry weather to finish off this long holiday weekend. Blue skies and scattered clouds will stick around Sunday before wetter conditions roll in to start the work week.