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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‘I share your disgust.’ Texts show Seattle Mayor Harrell, rich neighbor discussing Denny Blaine
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Seattle cop fired over remarks about Indian graduate student’s death
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Anonymous letter says police watchdogs ignored complaints against former police chief
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Seattle Police watchdog heads ignored complaints against former Chief Adrian Diaz: letter to council
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Biden should step down now, says Seattle Dem Rep. Adam Smith in blunt statement
Now, other Washington state Democrats — and donors — have to decide what they believe is their best chance at defeating former President Donald Trump in November
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Auburn cop found guilty of murder in 2019 death of Jesse Sarey
Jeffrey Nelson, an Auburn police officer who was charged for shooting and killing Jesse Sarey, 26, in 2019, was found guilty of murder and assault on Thursday. Nelson is the first officer in Washington state to be convicted under a new legal standard for holding cops accountable for using deadly force.
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Judge retains jury in Auburn cop trial after hallway kerfuffle
Wednesday’s pause came after the judge was informed that two jurors were overheard chatting about the case in the courtroom hallway, which depending on the content of the conversation, could have violated their instructions to only deliberate when all 12 jurors are present.
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‘I am a gay Latino man,’ says former Seattle Chief Adrian Diaz after stepping down
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In stunning reversal, Auburn officer won’t testify at his murder trial
Police officer Jeffrey Nelson will not testify in the murder trial against him
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In surprise move, new Seattle police chief reinstates assistant chief