Nadia Romero

I knew I wanted to be a television news journalist at a young age. Truthfully, it’s the only job I ever wanted. My career has taken me further west to Seattle, Washington where I work as an anchor/reporter at Q13 News – KCPQ. My job title includes both anchoring and reporting so I can continue to bring a wide skill set into the newsroom while working on both responsibilities.

As a news anchor and reporter at ABC 4 Utah, I soon learned the position made me an instant role model. As the first black primary weekday anchor in the state of Utah, I strive to be a great example while reaching out to Utah’s minority communities. That history-making accomplishment garnished international notoriety and a great responsibility.

I started my journalism career at Syracuse University where I held various positions on campus stations and newspapers before graduating. I spent the last three months of my collegiate career, starting my professional career working as part-time reporter at WSYR News Channel 9. My first taste of journalism sent me all over Central New York covering fatal snowmobile accidents, union disputes, and snow, snow, snow.

I also worked at KCRG TV9 News in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where I spent three years waking up bright and early to deliver the weekend morning news. I fell in love with the people of Eastern Iowa.

Before that, I worked at WSJV in South Bend, IN as a lead weeknight reporter at the tender age of 22, fresh out of college with the weight of the highest-rated newscast on my shoulders.

Born in Ft. Worth, TX but raised in the suburbs of Chicago, I’ve always had the itch to travel. I spent a semester studying abroad in Madrid, Spain. While abroad, I traveled Europe and Northern Africa experiencing and learning about cultures different from my own.

I graduated Magna Cum Laude with bachelor degrees in Broadcast Journalism and Spanish from Syracuse University in May 2008.

Recent Articles

  • Burien Mayor joins North American Mayors Summit in Mexico to talk trade, climate change, public safety concerns

    BURIEN, Wash. – The tariff war between the US and Mexico is on hold for now; a deal reached between both countries means no increased tax hike on goods. That’s a sigh of relief for lawmakers, business owners, and consumers.  While the federal governments of both countries negotiated, 100 mayors met in Mexico for the first North American Mayors Summit.  The mayor of Burien joined the local Mexican Consulate to solve problems plaguing the entire continent. “It was all done […]

  • Family of shooting victim files federal lawsuit against Snohomish County & Sheriff’s Office

    A Snohomish family says they want justice in the police shooting death of their son

  • Airbnb partners with NAACP to address racial discrimination, promote platform

    SEATTLE – There was a time when allowing complete strangers into your home to spend the night was a crazy idea, but for the last ten years, Airbnb has been growing.  Along with a new idea comes old problems:  Airbnb has faced racial discrimination claims and lawsuits. This all started years ago after public outcry and social media backlash. Some black people were sharing their experiences while using Airbnb. They say they were either met with racial slurs, having their […]

  • Businesses sue City of Olympia for how it handles homeless problem

    OLYMPIA, Wash. – We now know the names of the businesses who filed a lawsuit against the city of Olympia over the growing homeless problem there.  Zeigler Welding, Aztec Bowling, and C & H Construction are all suing the city for opening a sanctioned encampment and not utilizing current laws like trespassing and nuisance laws to combat crimes committed by some people who are homeless. Lined with tents, the Olympia city-sanctioned encampment is full of tenants like 30-year-old Melissa Stevens. […]

  • Students file lawsuit against Western Washington University for hiding names of sexual assault perpetrators

    BELLINGHAM, Wash. – Western Washington University in Bellingham has been under federal investigation for its handling of those cases since 2015. Now students at WWU are demanding school officials release the names of those found responsible of violating school code in campus court.  That is not the same as being convicted in a court of law, but only on campus. Thursday morning, Western Washington University students are enjoying a picturesque sunny day on campus, but some want an ugly truth […]

  • Conversations with the Streets program series starts to reduce youth violence

    SEATTLE — We’ve seen violent crimes popping up all across the Puget Sound.  And most law enforcement agencies will tell you – gang activity like shootings tend to happen more often in the summer months.  But there’s a new effort to empower and motivate young people in Seattle, specifically, black teens in the Central District and South Seattle. Wednesday night starts the once a month programs called “Conversation with the Streets” to “reduce violence and heal communities.”  From 5 to […]

  • State, local fire crews prepare for wildfires with dry, warm weather ahead

    ENUMCLAW, Wash. — We have dry and hot weather in the forecast, which means one thing for firefighters: high fire danger. King & Pierce County DNR Fire Unit Manager Charley Burns says it will likely be a busy fire season, despite recent rainfall. “Now, the grass looks green, but there’s still dead fuel out,” said Burns. When you think about all the wet weather we had on Saturday, Burns says that’s just not enough. “Once that cures, we’re into fire […]

  • Forget the warm weather, head up to Crystal Mountain for spring skiing

    CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN, Wash. – As you prepare for Memorial Day weekend, there’s another fun activity you can do with your family.  With a possibility of snow in the forecast, Crystal Mountain Ski Resort re-opened Friday.  It’s the first time they’ve re-opened for spring skiing since 2011.  You can ski Friday through Sunday from this weekend until June 21. “It’s the only lift access skiing that you’re going to get in the Pacific Northwest,” said Crystal Mountain Marketing & Events Manager […]

  • Burien Police, Mayor brace for summer crime with more patrols and youth programs

      BURIEN,  Wash. – So far in May, we’ve seen violent crime and gang activity throughout Puget Sound.  There’s a fear crimes in Seattle will spread to the south sound to places like Burien. You’ll see emphasis patrols off Ambaum Boulevard where they’ve seen the most trouble. You’ll also notice more bike cops riding in and out of neighborhoods in apartment complexes.  You’ll see more events like “Coffee with a Cop” where Burien Police try to build trust with the […]

  • Federal oversight extended after judge finds Seattle Police partially out of compliance

    SEATTLE – The question tonight, how do you police the police? For the last seven years, the city has been diligently working to reform Seattle police under a consent decree. In that time, Federal Judge James Robart praised SPD for changing its culture from a warrior mode to a guardian one, saying officers are now using significantly less force and instead de-escalating crisis situations. The consent decree between the city and the feds came about after a DOJ investigation found […]

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