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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Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz out; former Sheriff Sue Rahr interim
Updated at 1 p.m. 5/29/2024
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‘It was David and Goliath.’ Eyewitness describes shooting in murder trial of Auburn police officer
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‘Appearance of segregation’ at Seattle Police Department, captain says in lawsuit
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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Government
Who was the anonymous donor behind the controversial kid playground at Denny Blaine nude beach?
Normally a new playground wouldn’t raise eyebrows, but Denny Blaine, which sits on the shores of Lake Washington, is a haven for nudists, who worried they could be charged with indecent exposure to a minor.
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Politics
Seattle mayor taps outside investigator to address Seattle Police sexism claims
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‘I support the women on the force.’ Councilmember Saka responds to harassment reports at Seattle Police
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'They've had enough': Current and former SPD officers step forward with harassment complaints
Four female Seattle police officers have told the city that they intend to sue over sexual discrimination, harassment, and a hostile work environment.
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Seattle cop accuses Chief Diaz of ‘predatory behavior’ and ‘grooming’
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Seattle police lieutenant condemns Chief Diaz, says he enables department ‘serial harasser’
KUOW's Kim Malcolm talks to investigative reporter Ashley Hiruko about the allegations.
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10 female cops speak out about sexism, harassment within the Seattle Police Department
From the outside, the Seattle Police Department might seem like a welcoming place for female officers in the male dominated field of law enforcement. But women in the force are starting to tell a different story about the department – one where they feel “pigeonholed” into specific roles and face harassment and sexism.