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
A massive federal housing law went into effect: What it means for WA
Local experts say the recently enacted 21st Century Road to Housing Act could help with Washington’s overall housing inventory, but the impacts will not be immediate.
Washington education ranking dips again in national report
While Washington improved its standing in overall child well-being, its public education system continues to slide in national rankings, according to a newly released report.
Seattle office vacancy crisis shifts tax burden onto homeowners
Seattle now leads the nation for the highest office vacancy rate in the downtown area.
WA Senate Republicans ask governor to halt climate policies driving gas prices up
Washington Senate Republicans are urging Gov. Bob Ferguson to call a special session to suspend the state's Climate Commitment Act, citing record high gas prices.
Opponents file 511K signatures to repeal WA millionaire tax
An initiative to repeal Washington's so-called "millionaires tax" is headed to the November ballot.
Seattle, King County to ‘restructure’ KCRHA after disastrous audit
Seattle and King County will be “restructuring" the King County Regional Homelessness Authority, after an audit in April found the agency was unable to account for $13 million in public funds.
New taxes on the table as Mayor Wilson looks to balance budget deficit
Seattle is facing a tough financial outlook as the city’s budget shortfall has grown larger than originally projected, with the latest deficit nearing half a billion dollars.
Record $500M lawsuit payouts bleed WA state budgets
Washingtonian tax dollars are paying out an astronomical increase in lawsuits. Now, lawmakers are struggling to find a solution.
Seattle councilmembers call on Mayor Wilson to close Aurora Avenue roads
Seattle councilmembers are calling on the mayor to close neighborhood roads near Aurora Avenue, calling it a public safety crisis.
Bothell, WA students, parents demand school board members resign over SRO vote
Students and parents at Bothell High School are not letting their school resource officer program go quietly.