Esmy Jimenez
Reporter
About
Esmy Jimenez joined KUOW in 2018. She has worked stints in rural Central Washington covering farmworkers, labor and environmental issues. In Seattle, she’s covered the Latino vote leading up to the 2020 election and reported from dozens of protests for racial justice after the killing of George Floyd. Currently as a Reveal investigative fellow, she is examining the intersection of youth incarceration and the immigration system.
Jimenez is a first generation college and high school graduate. She holds a bachelor's degree in environmental studies from the University of Southern California. Before entering the world of journalism, she was an Alaskan farmhand, state park aide and worked in many kitchens and offices. Reach out to her with your news tips at esmy@kuow.org.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Professional Affiliations: President of Periodistas Northwest, National Association of Hispanic Journalists, Native American Journalist Association, Investigative Reporters and Editors
Stories
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Misinformation could be behind trailing youth vaccinations in WA
Youth ages 12 to 17 years old are lagging behind when it comes to COVID-19 vaccinations. According to data from the Washington State Department of Health, the majority of eligible youth are not vaccinated so far.
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Orcultural exchange: Orcas briefly visit Salish Sea after long absence
The Orca Behavior Institute says at least 50 whales from the J, K and L pods were seen heading south toward Eagle Point. But one is now presumed dead.
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Tacoma detention center gets federal warning after chemicals impact detainee health
Since the start of the pandemic, immigrants and staff at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma have been trying to limit the spread of Covid-19 with meticulous cleaning. But those industrial cleaning products have led to complaints of headaches and sore throats among detainees. Now the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has stepped in.
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WA issues new protections for outdoor workers following extreme heat wave
New emergency rules from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries will soon require employers to provide shade from the sun and breaks for outdoor workers to cool down.
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ICE detained a U.S. citizen at the Tacoma detention center. Now he's suing
According to court documents filed in Seattle's U.S. District Court on Friday, Carlos Rios had his American passport on him when he was picked up by federal immigration officials. Still, he was detained for a week at the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, WA.
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Cap Hill Pride Festival tells SPD to stay home
The Capitol Hill Pride festival plans to host a march and rally the weekend of June 26-27. This year organizers are asking Seattle Police to stand back.
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Tech finally gets a path toward an entrepreneur program. Could Seattle benefit?
It’s not a start-up visa. But it’s the closest thing to it yet.
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Miles de personas acuden en masa al sitio de vacunación masiva de Yakima
Lo que comenzó como un lento goteo de personas se convirtió en una avalancha de automóviles durante el fin de semana de Pascua en el centro de vacunación de FEMA en Yakima, Washington. Y a medida que se acerca el 15 de abril (cuando todos los adultos son elegibles para la vacunación en Washington), algunos habitantes de Seattle se dirigen hacia el este para recibir una codiciada vacuna de Covid-19.
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Thousands flock to Yakima mass vaccination site
What started as a slow trickle of people became a flood of cars over Easter weekend at the Yakima FEMA vaccination center in Central Washington. While some people struggle to find an appointment in urban ar “We weren’t quite anticipating that but the incident commander wants everyone to know. Our goal is to get shots in arms. However that looks.”
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The end of for-profit prisons in Washington state is in sight
One Tuesday the Washington legislature passed a bill effectively blocking for-profit private prisons from operating in the state.