Hanna Scott
Hanna Scott is a KIRO Radio reporter heard on most shows across the station. You might see Hanna on the streets of Seattle covering May Day or in Olympia monitoring the actions of the Legislature. Email Hanna at [email protected] or find her on twitter @HannaKIROFM.
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Battle over police accountability ramps up in Washington state
Lawmakers, labor groups, and community leaders discuss changes to how police accountability should work across Washington state.Comments -
Bans on open carry at protests, high capacity mags top WA gun safety group’s agenda in 2021
Washington gun safety advocates have their agenda set for the 2021 legislative session, and hope that a new political climate will help move it forward. -
Gov. Inslee wants to ‘eliminate racial disparities’ with series of new initiatives
In the wake of protests over the death of George Floyd, Gov. Inslee made it clear racial equity will be a top priority in the upcoming legislative session. -
Settlement in brother’s police deadly force case an ‘I told you so’ moment for Seattle Street Czar
The deadly 2016 shooting of Che Taylor by Seattle police sparked outrage in the Black community and a level of demand for more police accountability. -
King County spike in internet crimes targeting kids linked to COVID
There's been an uptick in internet crimes involving kids, which King County prosecutors believe is partly due to the unique circumstances of the pandemic. -
Group of Democrats side with hospitality association on indoor dining ban
Many bars and restaurants in Washington are once again closed due to the new round of COVID restrictions Governor Inslee issued that ban indoor dining. -
Harborview hospitals to glow green to shine light on youth suicide
Harborview Medical Center hospitals across the country will be bathed in green light Wednesday as they inaugurate National Injury Prevention Day. -
Effort for anti-discrimination initiative targets much more than police chokeholds
Manuel Ellis's family is throwing its support behind I-1300, an initiative to the Legislature that goes after police use of chokeholds and neck restraints. -
Suspect in 1972 Snohomish County murder found dead hours before guilty verdict
Just hours before a Snohomish County jury delivered a guilty verdict for the 1972 murder of Jody Loomis, defendant Terrence Miller was found dead in his home. -
Seattle police and lawyers stories differ on injured Capitol Hill protester
There are conflicting reports coming out between SPD and lawyers regarding a protester who was seriously injured on Capitol Hill on Wednesday night. -
Key races to watch in Washington state, as Dems and GOP vie for control
The race for the presidency is the big draw for many this Election Day, but there is much more on the Washington state ballot to keep an eye on. -
Overlapping issues in race for state superintendent, Referendum 90
The race for the non-partisan Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is typically a pretty tame contest compared to many other races, but not this year. -
Democratic newcomer aims to unseat GOP incumbent in competitive 28th District
The senate race between incumbent Steve O'Ban and newcomer T'wina Nobles is arguably the most watched race in the 2020 state legislative contests. -
Sheriff urges calm, as shooting of young Black father in Clark County sparks protests
Protests have swept the Pacific Northwest, after Clark County Sheriff's deputies shot and killed Kevin Peterson Jr., a young Black father. -
Seattle council to mull reworked version of plan for safe injection sites
A proposal for safe injection sites in Seattle has been retooled, with councilmembers gathering to discuss its funding on Thursday.
