Monica Nickelsburg
AI & Economy Reporter
About
Monica Nickelsburg covers artificial intelligence, tech, and the local economy in the Pacific Northwest.
Monica came to KUOW in 2023. Before that, she spent six years covering the intersection of technology and politics for GeekWire and worked as a digital producer for The Week.
Monica grew up in Los Angeles and got her B.A. in Journalism and History from New York University before landing in Seattle.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: she/her
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REI cuts jobs and adventure activity program, citing financial straits
REI is shutting down its classes, tours, and events business, collectively known as Experiences. The outdoor retailer announced the end of Experiences on Wednesday, laying off hundreds of employees in the division.
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What's behind Amazon's all-or-nothing return to office policy?
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A look into Amazon's "Return to Office" mandate
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Culture-building or cost-cutting? Amazon's return-to-office order raises questions, fears
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Return to office and real clothes came just in time for this Seattle startup
Armoire founder Ambika Singh is standing in a sprawling new SoDo warehouse. Aisles of sequined dresses, holiday sweaters, and workwear stretch out in every direction. Her business is booming, but she’s remembering a not-so-distant past when she wasn’t sure the clothing rental startup would make it.
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Starbucks workers strike in Seattle, LA, and Chicago as negotiations stall
Unionized Starbucks workers in Seattle, Los Angeles, and Chicago hit the picket lines Friday. It’s the start of a five-day strike aimed at disrupting Starbucks during the busy days leading up to Christmas, when many customers stop by for seasonal drinks.
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Washington state's last Sears closes up shop
The last Sears in Washington will permanently close its doors this weekend.
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How stores are spying on you
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Seattle Art Museum guards strike for better pay and benefits
Unionized security guards at Seattle Art Museum are striking this week after failing to secure a contract.
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Sports ticket prices have skyrocketed. Here's why