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
What would it take for Seattle to host the Super Bowl?
With the Seahawks headed to the Super Bowl, some fans are asking, could Seattle ever host the NFL’s biggest game?
WA's juvenile interrogation law faces scrutiny as teen homicides go unsolved
Seattle law enforcement and families of victims are questioning a Washington law.
WA statewide proposal scrutinizes deep sedation procedures at dental offices
A proposal in Olympia would elevate industry regulations and guidelines to state law when it comes to all deep sedation procedures in dental offices.
WA lawmaker proposes a 32-hour work week for private, public sector
A Washington state lawmaker is proposing to shorten the standard work week from 40 hours to 32 hours for many workers across the state, including those in the private sector.
Washington bill could outlaw selling nitrous oxide, 'whippets'
Washington lawmakers are considering a bill to ban retailers from selling nitrous oxide for recreational use.
First public hearing on WA's statewide proposal to tax high salaries
Supporters say the 5% tax on large employers would protect education and safety-net services, while opponents warn it could drive businesses away and raise consumer costs.
Proposed WA law seeks to block homeless sweeps unless requirements met
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for statewide standards regulating all local jurisdictions on when they can do homeless encampment sweeps or remove anyone living in public spaces.
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.