KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Hanna Scott

Hanna Scott is a KIRO Newsradio 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 hscott@bonneville.com or find her on twitter @HannaKIROFM.

King County leaders propose ‘significant investment’ in homelessness

Since coming together earlier this year, city and county leaders have released some of their first coordinated steps to solve the homeless crisis in King County.
8 years ago

Threats to firefighters in Pioneer Square, homeless camps escalating

As violence increases around Pioneer Square, Seattle firefighters are trying to get leaders to understand the threats they face as they respond to the area's homeless community.
8 years ago

Supreme Court to consider constitutionality of police accountability law

After all sides came together to craft and pass a police accountability reform bill, some are taking it to court arguing that it violated state legislative processes.
8 years ago

After close call, Seattle Fire isn’t taking any chances in Pioneer Square

The Seattle Fire Department is sending twice the number of firefighters to some areas of Pioneer Square due to safety concerns.
8 years ago

Oso memorial path, mailboxes planned at site of tragic landslide

An Oso memorial is taking shape where the massive, tragic landslide took the lives of 43 people and wiped a community off the map. This is how you can help.
8 years ago

I-1639: Washington state’s latest gun control initiative

I-1639 is the latest gun control initiative in Washington state after the Legislature failed to passed a series of protections during the last session.
8 years ago

Critics of safe injection sites still trying to get I-27 to voters

There is still a pending legal battle over I-27, the initiative that would ban safe injection sites in King County.
8 years ago

Remembering Oso family’s private paradise

A family's private paradise was destroyed when
8 years ago

Seahawks present $20K to Cleveland High School football team

The Cleveland High School Eagles have been called Seattle's forgotten football team. But the Seahawks are proving they are indeed remembered.
8 years ago

Violent threats in schools are becoming more frequent

A big part of the national discussion on school shootings is finding ways to stop them before they happen. But how should we address potential threats?
8 years ago

Everett sergeant explains importance of school resource officers

Some school districts already have armed school resource officers on many of their campuses, including Everett. A sergeant explains their importance.
8 years ago

Washington has a massive backlog of rape kits that aren’t being tested

Washington state has a backlog of rape kits that could take years to process. But officials are attempting to speed that up.
8 years ago

Amtrak 501 survivor: I still have nightmares

Nathan Rich, who was one of the survivors who got to tour the wreckage of Amtrak 501 before most of it was removed from JBLM, says it was an emotional experience.
8 years ago

Why police training reform will take a little longer in Washington

Washington's progress toward police training reform will take a while longer after setbacks to a compromise crafted by differing interest groups.
8 years ago

Everett mayor, police chief tackling gang violence head on

After a significant increase in gang violence last year, Everett's mayor and police chief are working together to improve safety in the city.
8 years ago

State survey: How do you want tax dollars spent on education?

Ever wish you could have a say in how the state spends your tax dollars on education? Now you can.
8 years ago

Snohomish County equips residents with needle kits

One of the most visible signs of the opioid crisis is used needles left scattered throughout communities. Now, Snohomish County is equipping people with needle kits to help clean up.
8 years ago

Snohomish council calls Sound Transit’s approach flawed

What could frustrate council members in Snohomish County? The fact that Sound Transit will have light rail in other Seattle neighborhoods before Everett.
8 years ago

With their rights ‘under attack,’ pro-gun advocates rally in Olympia

Pro-gun rallies will be held across the country Saturday. That includes Olympia, where advocates will carry unloaded rifles to the state's capitol.
8 years ago

How Marysville police used ERPO to prevent possible Vegas-style massacre

Marysville Police may have prevented a Vegas-style massacre after initiating their first Extreme Risk Protection Order.
8 years ago

Teen athletes battle big challenges to make it to National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament

Two local teens didn't let a disability stop them from living out their love of sports - and now they're headed to the National Wheelchair Basketball Competition.
8 years ago

What Washington gun shops do to keep firearms out of the wrong hands

When it comes to denying people firearms, gun shops in Washington state are allowed to use their discretion on who to sell to.
8 years ago

Governor signs bills to protect firefighters, first responders

Inslee signed a bill that will make Washington the first to ban the sale of foams containing chemicals known to be a health hazard to firefighters.
8 years ago

Students have clear message for ‘March for Our Lives’

"March for Our Lives" attendees in Snohomish County are no strangers to gun violence in schools. They have a clear message for critics and lawmakers.
8 years ago