Noel Gasca
General Assignment Reporter
About
Noel is a general assignment reporter for KUOW, covering everything from city hall to pickleball. Prior to joining the newsroom, Noel worked as a producer for KUOW’s midday show Soundside. Noel has also worked as an online editor and producer with KUOW’s web team, and she’s also a proud graduate of KUOW’s RadioActive program.
Noel is an alumna of Emerson College and has interned at NPR member stations WBUR in Boston and WAMU in Washington D.C. Originally from Lake Stevens, Washington, Noel is elated to be back in the Pacific Northwest and covering the people and places that make up the state she calls home.
When she’s not working, Noel enjoys perusing Seattle’s used bookstores, practicing her kata, and discussing the lasting legacy of Selena Quintanilla’s music with anyone who will listen.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: she/her
Professional Affiliations: National Association of Hispanic Journalists, AIR
Podcasts
Stories
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The right-wing occupation of this tiny Washington town, and the surprising aftermath
On May 31, 2020, Wil Johnson turned on his TV and began watching the news. At the time, protestors across the country were coming together to protest against police brutality and racism following the murder of George Floyd just a few days earlier.
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Puget Sound is the classroom for students at Maritime High School
Most high schools go on the occasional field trip, but few take classes on a boat. That’s just one of the ways Maritime High School, a new program designed to give 35 ninth graders hands-on experience with marine science, maritime construction, and vessel operations differentiates from the typical high school experience.
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38 percent of Seattle police operations staff haven't submitted proof of vaccination
As the vaccine mandate deadline looms, the Seattle Police Department says 354 sworn officers have not yet submitted proof of vaccination.
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WA's foster youth get a last minute extension
According to the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families, about 320 youth across the state woke up this morning cut off from the state's extended foster care program.
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Durkan's 2022 budget addresses affordable housing, Seattle Police staffing
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has submitted her proposed budget for 2022, the last of her administration. A few highlights: More than $50 million for affordable housing, $115 million for services addressing homelessness, and funding to increased staffing in the
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Seattle faces shortage of school bus drivers as K-12 classes begin
The first day of school had a late start for some students in Seattle Public Schools.
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Seattle air quality worsens by 30 points in 30 minutes as smoky haze descends
Seattle's air index quality has reached an unhealthy level for sensitive groups as hot temperatures and smoky skies loom over Puget Sound.
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Seattle schools could be 30 drivers short this fall
With just a few weeks to go until the star
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Another consequence of the Northwest heat dome? Lake gunk
If you’ve been to a lake or pond lately, you might have noticed a rust colored, oily layer on the water. It could be a toxic algae bloom. The state’s department of ecology says it’s testing samples from at least 20 lakes across Washington right now for the algae.
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Here's how the pandemic inspired a fresh wave of new ink
The pandemic has been brutal, the loss staggering. Family members, neighbors, beloved community members, everyone has a story and some people are telling theirs with a new tattoo COVID has spurred a fresh wave of new ink.
