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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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.
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Seattle police captain was moved to nights after suing chief. ‘Retaliatory act,’ her attorney says
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Seattle Police is a 'good old boys club' where women struggle to get ahead, report says
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No decision yet on investigation into Seattle Chief Adrian Diaz for allegedly hiring romantic partner
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Seattle officer violated policy by laughing about woman’s death, watchdog agency says
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Longtime Seattle Police leader sues Police Chief Adrian Diaz for sexism
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Patients of former UW doctor accused of fertility fraud grapple with uncertainty, tough choices
While some Seattle patients are relieved that their pregnancy attempts failed under their former doctor's care, others are confronting the risks and reality of confirming their children's parentage in light of his alleged fertility fraud.
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Which stories are going to be dominating your newsfeed in 2024? KUOW reporters sound off
Soundside reached out to reporters and editors at KUOW to share their predictions for what will dominate our newsfeeds, along with any resolutions they're making for 2024.
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Police training commission moves to decertify Auburn cop charged with murder
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Kids at gunpoint, casino casings: How south Seattle Asian immigrants became the target of home invasions
At least 14 homes were broken into during a two-months long run of violent robberies targeting Asian immigrants in south Seattle and nearby suburbs. These break-ins bore marks of unusual cruelty: guns shoved in mouths, jewelry roughly grabbed off victims, children led through their homes at gunpoint until they could produce cash and luxury handbags.
