Hana Kim
Hello! First, I want to say I feel lucky to cover important matters affecting Western Washington. I am inherently curious, which comes in handy when you are a journalist.
I am an East Coast native, mostly grew up in Northern Virginia right on the outskirts of DC. After graduating from the University of Maryland-College Park, I got my first news job at CTV, a government-run news operation covering Prince George’s County in Maryland.
My journey to expand my reporting experience also took me to Tennessee. One of my most memorable stories working at the ABC affiliate in Knoxville was my investigation into the opioid epidemic. I uncovered an opioid pipeline from Florida to Tennessee and the investigation received an Edward R. Murrow award and an Associated Press award for Best Enterprise.
Over the years at FOX 13 News, I have covered countless issues including crime, homelessness, government accountability, real estate trends and mental health issues. I was so honored when I received an Emmy award for a news series that not only aimed to educate people on teen suicide but also to change the dialogue.
Some of my biggest personal milestones have also happened here in the Seattle area. I got married! And my husband and I were lucky enough to bring our son into the world. Together, we love to eat and explore the beautiful PNW.
In my free time I also love to squeeze in hikes and dance lessons. Did I mention I love food?
The latest from Hana Kim
'We are not going to let this go:' Issaquah parents and players fight to get coach reinstated
A movement is underway to get a basketball coach back on the court at Issaquah High School.
'We are a hot, smelly mess': Trash piles up across the state after work stoppage
Trash is piling up across western Washington after a temporary work stoppage.
Skokomish Valley: Residents in flood-prone areas asked to evacuate ahead of road closures
Residents in flood-prone areas of the Skokomish Valley were asked on Thursday, Jan. 6 to evacuate for at least 72 hours.
Whatcom County residents brace for another round of snow
Just when Whatcom County residents thought they could put the snow behind them, another round is expected to hit the county.
Frustrations grow over North Bend's handling of snowy roads
For more than a week, some cities and towns in Washington have been buried in snow. Now, some spots are expected to potentially get even more snow this week.
'We were in there like a can of sardines:' Woman shares experience of overwhelmed hospital system
Doctors and nurses across Washington are worried about a potential surge in hospitalizations because of Omicron.
COVID-19 testing sites backed up as omicron variant circulates ahead of holidays
In the last two weeks, Washington state has averaged more than 1,500 new, likely cases of COVID-19 a day. And that's leading to a strain at testing sites in some areas.
Seattle expands unique program pairing firefighters, social workers to fight homelessness
The City of Seattle announced Thursday that it will expand a unique program that pairs firefighters with social workers.
Law enforcement concerned about rise in supply of fentanyl laced pills smuggled in by Mexican cartels
Law enforcement officials say the massive supply of fentanyl-laced pills pouring into our region is at a crisis level.
Citizens lobby lawmakers for change in light of Oakley Carlson's disappearance
Community members are taking action to fight what they say are system failures that allowed Oakley to remain missing for nearly a year without raising any alarms.