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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Soundside
'Just one of many tragic stories': Uncovering the story of Chemawa Indian School
For 150 years, the federal government operated more than 400 boarding schools for Indigenous children who had been forcibly removed from their families. One example of the brutal legacy of these boarding schools lies in Oregon, in the unmarked grave of Charlie Fiester. Soundside caught up with KUOW investigative reporter Ashley Hiruko to talk about Charlie's story.
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A 12-year-old boy was shot running from a Native boarding school. His tribe mourns him today
This is the first in a series of stories KUOW is publishing on the Native boarding school experience in the Pacific Northwest.
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Raz Simone to stand trial, with some claims dismissed, judge rules
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KUOW Blog
New tool connects survivors of sexual assault to resources
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Seattle police sergeant investigated over leaked sex assault memo
A police watchdog investigation cleared a sergeant accused by Seattle police leadership of leaking a memo to the media about a sexual assault unit staffing crisis.
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You have 3 years to sue over sex abuse in WA. This case could change that
In Washington state, trafficking victims have just three years to seek civil compensation for the crimes and damage suffered. And then the door closes.
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KUOW Newsroom
A new crisis line for Native people in Washington state
A statewide crisis line that debuted earlier this month is the first in the country to be specifically geared toward serving Native American and Alaska Native people, a resource that advocates say is much-needed.
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KUOW Blog
Mayor Harrell appoints panel to address sexual assault, police reform
Mayor Bruce Harrell announced the names Thursday of six people who will form a new advisory panel to provide recommendations on how Seattle police handle sexual assault investigations.
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The untold story of Herbert Hightower, and Seattle Police’s history of killing people with knives
Castill Hightower woke to red and blue lights ricocheting off her bedroom walls. It was the middle of the night in north Seattle, and Hightower, then 17, saw police officers and flashing emergency vehicles outside her window.
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KUOW Newsroom
Judge: Suit can go forward against SPD, others in sex trafficking case involving Raz Simone
The Seattle Police Department’s handling of a sex trafficking investigation into a local hip-hop artist may have further emboldened the man to harm more people, a judge ruled Tuesday, allowing a lawsuit against the musician, the police department, and the city to move forward.