Ashley Hiruko
Investigative Reporter
About
Ashley Hiruko reports on topics involving policing and the behind-the-scenes conduct of city leaders. Her investigations have examined police killings, allegations of abuse and sex trafficking, and labor issues.
She lives in Seattle with her husband, son, and Maltese.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: she/her
Professional Affiliations: Past President, Western Washington Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists
Stories
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Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz placed on paid leave amid watchdog investigations
Former Police Chief Adrian Diaz was placed on administrative leave on Monday, according to the Seattle Police Department.
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Politics
The Green River Killer and the man who chased him for decades
When gubernatorial candidate and former Sheriff Dave Reichert came face to face with the Green River Killer in 2003, it was a meeting 21 years in the making. Reichert took KUOW inside the case and how it shaped his life.
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Politics
Seattle Mayor Harrell's friend dismissed from top job after being accused of hate speech, slur
Last June, Darrell Powell — longtime friend and former football teammate of Mayor Bruce Harrell — was dismissed from his role as interim CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority.
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3 years after sex assault allegations, Ken Stringfellow plans to perform in Seattle
It’s been three years since three women told KUOW that Stringfellow abused them, saying that in some cases he bit them so hard they were bruised and forced them to have sex with him. Stringfellow has consistently denied the allegations.
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A new KUOW investigation uncovers SPD's history of losing guns
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Seattle Police lost 23 guns and doesn’t know where they went
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A beef jerky run and alleged romantic hire: Two investigations launched into former Seattle Chief Diaz
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Politics
Seattle City Council votes against restoring student mental health funds back to $20 million again
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Politics
Seattle leaders fall short on promised $20 million for student mental health
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Politics
The Stranger newspaper sold to former state legislator Brady Walkinshaw