Hana Kim
Hana Kim co-anchors Seattle News Tonight alongside David Rose and Sabirah Rayford. She is the station's principal anchor for election coverage, political interviews and coverage of local government.
Hana graduated from the University of Maryland-College Park. As a journalist she covered communities in Maryland and Tennessee before setting roots in Washington.
For more than a decade now at FOX 13, Hana has been on the air during the biggest events to hit the region like the historic Oso landslide to the I-5 Skagit River Bridge collapse.
Hana is asking tough questions of those in power as Washington continues to face unprecedented challenges when it comes to homelessness, housing, mental health and crime.
Hana has moderated several live political debates including races for Seattle Mayor, Seattle City Council and Congress.
Over the span of her career, Hana has been honored with multiple awards for her work.
She won an Emmy for spotlighting the issue of teen suicide and another Emmy for anchoring breaking news, as part of a team covering the riots in Seattle in 2020.
She was also recognized with a Regional Edward R. Murrow and Associated Press awards for uncovering an opioid pipeline from Tennessee to Florida.
Outside of work, Hana spends a lot of time with her husband, son and the grandparents traveling, hiking, eating and exploring.
The latest from Hana Kim
WA Gov. Ferguson's ‘millionaire tax’ prompts concerns of universal income tax
During the opening ceremony of the legislature this week, Governor Ferguson called his proposal for a millionaire’s tax ‘truly historic.’
Washington bill to change elected sheriff eligibility draws debate
Several local sheriffs testified against a Washington bill that could change requirements for law enforcement officers and sheriff candidates.
WA bill could ban law enforcement from wearing face coverings
Washington lawmakers held the first hearing on a bill that would ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces during public interactions.
WA Gov. Ferguson eyes millionaire tax in 2026 Legislative Session
Gov. Ferguson, along with top state lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, discussed their priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session that begins on Monday.
Debate over taxes, spending will dominate WA's 2026 legislative session
The 2026 legislative session starts on Monday in Olympia, where taxes, spending and cuts will be a big source of debate to balance a two-year budget.
WA lawmaker pushing statewide payroll tax to generate billions
A Washington state lawmaker on Tuesday set the tone for the upcoming legislative session, making the case for a new tax on companies statewide.
Snohomish County family sues gaming platforms Roblox, Discord
A Snohomish County family is suing Roblox and Discord, saying the platforms allowed a child predator to target their teen daughter.
Small business owners in Washington state forced to shut down after tax increases
Business owner Nikhil Singhal is calling it quits over the state's new $9 billion tax package passed earlier this year by lawmakers in Olympia.
WA group says signature gatherers for ballot initiatives are being harassed, attacked
A woman was arrested in Tacoma, accused of vandalizing signs and destroying petitions as a group was trying to gather signatures for new ballot initiatives.
WA principal 'stepping away' after Charlie Kirk Instagram post backlash
The post, which referenced Charlie Kirk's assassination, drew complaints from parents who found it insensitive and inappropriate.