
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
WA faces multi-billion dollar deficit after years of spending
So far, there is no consensus on what the exact amount is or a clear analysis of how the state got to where it's at.
Seattle police Lt. sues city, claims retaliation discrimination
To clear his name and recoup economic damages, a veteran Seattle police lieutenant says he is suing the City of Seattle.
WA farmers wrongly charged under climate laws pleading for a fix
For years, Washington State has been losing two farms per day and the impact of the Climate Commitment Act is making it even harder for some to survive.
Police chief leading investigation in WI school shooting has ties to Seattle
Another school mass shooting shocked the U.S. on Monday, but the police chief spearheading the investigation is someone FOX 13 Seattle reported on last week.
Interim SPD Chief Sue Rahr announces Deputy Chief Barden’s departure
The department shakeup was announced via a memo.
Top contender emerges for Seattle's next police chief, sources say
Sources say he has gone through the vetting process.
With WA billions in the hole in the coming years, some Democrats are weighing a wealth tax
The hope of bipartisanship is high for the upcoming session, but Washington lawmakers are facing a financial cliffhanger going into 2025.
Seattle Public Schools scraps controversial closure plan, so what's next?
How will the district now address its nearly $100 million budget shortfall for the 2025-2026 school year?
Seattle police Lt. John O’Neil alleges retaliation in tort claim against city
SPD Lieutenant John O'Neil filed a formal tort complaint against the city of Seattle Monday, alleging retaliation, discrimination and harassment.
Ferguson vows to minimize bureaucracy if elected WA governor
Bob Ferguson says he's putting a focus on public safety, abortion rights, and fixing the state's ferry system.