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
Rare access: A look inside Harborview Medical's somber COVID-19 ICU
There is a constant beeping inside Harborview Medical Center’s COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a reminder that the COVID patients in the room are fighting for their lives.
Companies raising pay, sweetening benefits to lure and keep workers
The unemployment rate in Washington state is at 5.1% as of August. In some counties, the rate is even as high as 8%.
Everett staple cuts back open hours with worker shortage
For the first time in nearly six decades, Ray's Drive-In is closed almost as many days as they are open.
Thousands of kids unable to run at popular Seattle park due to unsafe conditions
Homeless encampments in Seattle city parks are nothing new, but now, many parents say they can no longer sit back and look away.
Doctors urging vaccines for eligible children as COVID cases spike among kids
With most kids back to school, it’s a relief for many parents for social and academic reasons—but they're also keeping a close eye on the spike in COVID cases among children.
20th anniversary of 9/11 spurs emotional ceremonies across Western Washington
On the 20th anniversary of September 11, many from across Western Washington honored the victims in different ways.
Washington government employees have differing views on Biden's vaccine mandate
On Thursday, people across Western Washington showed strong reactions to President Joe Biden’s sweeping rules addressing unvaccinated people.
Federal Way Public Schools says dozens of students, teachers have COVID
Not even a full week into the school year, many districts are already dealing with COVID cases.
Rise in COVID hospitalizations in rural areas leaving few, if any, beds for other patients
Medical officials say hospitalizations keep ticking up across Washington state, particularly among the unvaccinated and in rural areas.
Washington State Ferries temporarily suspends reservations ahead of holiday weekend
A mix of challenges is triggering an unprecedented notice from Washington State Ferries ahead of Labor Day weekend.