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
Seattle City Council considers ban on grocery ‘surveillance pricing’
A proposal to ban what critics call "surveillance pricing" is headed for a full Seattle City Council vote on Tuesday, sparking some debate on what it is and whether any grocery stores are actually doing it.
WA Gov. Ferguson claims I-001 weakens parental rights, other side calls argument false
Supporters of Initiative 001 say the state shouldn't withhold information about their children, but opponents say the bill will weaken parental rights, not strengthen them.
Strong rebuke from major Seattle employers to Mayor Wilson over public safety measures
Dozens of Seattle corporations are demanding the city immediately scale up public safety measures and revise its current policing strategy.
'An economic chill': Seattle architect says 'millionaires tax' fears killed major project
A Seattle architecture firm says uncertainty over Washington's proposed “millionaires tax" is already causing wealthy clients to cancel major projects.
WA Governor’s office delayed fixing major climate data error, records show
Governor Ferguson’s Office delayed the public release of a major correction regarding state carbon emission reductions by more than two weeks, according to public records obtained by news outlet Axios.
Washington crime rate drops, but remains last in US for police staffing
An annual report shows crime has declined across the country, including Washington, but behind the positive numbers, the state faces steep challenges regarding public safety.
Flawed data in Seattle's ‘LEAD’ diversion program prompts calls for audit
A diversion program that originated in Seattle and replicated across the country is coming under fire, with allegations that its foundational metric is false.
WA lawmaker pushing for two-strike policy for teens accused in gun crimes
Washington State Rep. David Hackney is pushing for stricter penalties if a youth commits crimes with a gun.
‘You can't own Seattle’: Local coffee maker fights Nestlé
A local cold brew coffee company is fighting a legal battle for its existence against Swiss food giant Nestlé.
Seattle police Chief Shon Barnes asked to resign by Mayor Katie Wilson
Multiple sources tell FOX 13 Seattle that Mayor Katie Wilson has relieved Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes of his duties.