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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Explaining Washington state’s advisory votes: Why we have them, and what they mean
Why does Washington state have advisory votes? The process dates back to 2012, and has been hotly contested among lawmakers every since.Comments -
As Seattle fights threat to federal grant money, those depending on the funds worry
With the Trump administration threatening to pull federal funding from Seattle, local business owners are anxious about the long term consequences. -
OPA says SPD officer used excessive force against protester in new batch of findings
The latest batch of findings from Seattle's Office of Police Accountability delivers a mixed bag, finding one officer used excessive force during protests. -
Seattle leaders may have deal reached to fill gap left by Navigation Team
Mayor Jenny Durkan and Seattle City Council may have reached an agreement to provide a stopgap for the city's Navigation Team. -
Hatred of police, lack of support and politics among reasons for SPD exodus in exit interviews
Nearly 40 Seattle Police officers left the department in September, which is far more than the usual five to seven exits the department sees for the month. -
Victory for gun rights advocates challenging Seattle’s safe storage law
Gun rights advocates are celebrating after a lawsuit challenging Seattle’s safe storage law got new life in an state appeals court decision Monday. -
Seattle survey asks about crime in your neighborhood
If you live in Seattle, you have a chance to speak up about actual crime and the perception of crime in your neighborhood. -
Mayor, experts warn of dire situation as SPD loses ‘unprecedented’ number of officers
Newly-released data from the City of Seattle points to an "unprecedented" number of SPD officers leaving the department in 2020. -
Washington state Senate committee to tackle police reforms
Democratic Sen. Jamie Pedersen is finalizing a bill to address police reforms, including the creation of a stronger decertification process for officers. -
Community groups, parents, SPD chief meet to find solutions to gun violence
Seattle is on track to see a record breaking year of deadly shootings by year’s end, but a community-led round table gave attendees some hope. -
Growing concern from landlords as Gov. Inslee extends eviction ban
Landlords have expressed concern over the specifics in Gov. Inslee's eviction moratorium proclamation, now extended until Dec. 31, 2020. -
Defund SPD? New Navigation Team? Tell Seattle leaders how to spend your tax dollars
The Seattle City Council is hosting two meetings dedicated to hearing how the public thinks the city should be spending its money. -
Homeless response, BIPOC investments, public safety in first week of Seattle’s 2021 budget work
It was a busy week of budget work in Seattle that saw the end of the Navigation Team, the start of out-of-order layoffs at the Seattle Police Department, potentially competing efforts to a reimaging of policing and public safety and more. -
Washington businesses won’t be hit with unemployment solvency tax
Washington state businesses got some good news from the Employment Security Department regarding a possible insolvency tax. -
ACLU files second contempt motion against Seattle over SPD protest response
For the second time in months, the ACLU of Washington has filed a contempt motion against the Seattle Police Department’s crowd control tactics in ongoing protests.
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