Hana Kim
Hana Kim co-anchors FOX 13 News weeknights at 4 and 5 p.m. alongside Matthew Smith. 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 Public Schools cancels gifted program 'cohorts' for equity reasons
Many parents within Seattle Public Schools are flabbergasted by the district's decision to shut down 11 schools dedicated to highly capable learners.
Redmond man behind 6 ballot initiatives ready to take on state government
Brian Heywood is a hedge fund manager, a part-time farmer, and the brains behind 6 high-profile initiatives on Washington's November ballot aiming to restore police pursuits, ban income tax and repeal the state's climate laws.
WA legislative session 2024: Which bills passed and which missed vote deadlines
Washington's lawmakers convened in Olympia on Monday and approved over 50 bills that will move forward to get a final full vote. However, one of the more notable mentions that came out of the meeting were things that weren't voted on.
Washington utility rebate proposal to support low-income families
Low-income Washingtonians could get a $200 credit for utility payments this year, courtesy of the state's Climate Commitment Act.
Washington gun laws in 2024: Legislators still weighing several bills
There are three weeks left in Washington's legislative session, and the pressure is on for lawmakers to push through a suite of bills addressing gun violence in the state.
New WA bill addressing carbon emissions hopes to link up with California and Quebec
The cap and trade issue in Washington state is back in the spotlight. This time, a bill that passed the Senate floor this week now wants to link Washington’s carbon market to California and Quebec.
Senate bill asking for $770M for paraeducators, some say it's focused on the wrong thing
One bill clearing the Senate in Olympia is pushing for $770 million more over the next three years, primarily to hire more paraeducators and boost their pay.
Critics of proposal to raise property taxes call it the 'largest in state history' if fully implemented
The controversial debate over raising property taxes in Washington continues to gear up in Olympia.
Lawmakers push to ban cell phones in Washington classrooms
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a bill to ban cell phones in classrooms.
Advocates want to know why lawmakers won’t consider bill that unlocks money to train judges in DV cases
There is a bill introduced in the state legislature that wants to unlock federal money for our state to train family court judges in domestic violence cases.