James Lynch

KIRO Newsradio reporter

James Lynch

James has an extensive background in broadcast news. Previous to joining KIRO Newsradio, James served as FOX 13 Seattle's senior reporter for over a decade and also served as communications chief at the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office.

More than 100 people attend resource fair for federal workers

More than 100 people came to a resource fair at Seattle City Hall for federal workers.
1 day ago

Tacoma food bank overwhelmed as need surges during government shutdown

Pop-up emergency food distribution centers attempt to provide food assistance to those in need, especially during a period of rising prices, inflation, job furloughs, a government shutdown.
1 day ago

‘How am I going to pay my bills?’: Air traffic controllers object to working without pay

Day 28 of the federal government shutdown marks the first day that air traffic controllers are working without pay.
3 days ago

Flaming Seattle man saved by police after catching on fire in alley

Seattle police saved a man engulfed in flames Monday morning in an alley near Northeast 45th Street.
4 days ago

Pierce County sheriff investigates deputies who responded to major’s alleged DUI crash

An internal probe by Pierce County Sheriff examines deputies' actions during a major's alleged DUI crash incident.
8 days ago

City reaches new agreement with Seattle Police Officers Guild

Discover the details of Seattle's latest collective bargaining agreement with the Seattle Police Officers Guild.
9 days ago

Couple accused of stabbing, carjacking DoorDash driver appear in court

Seven children, ranging in age from 6 months to 9 years old, were found safe by the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office after they were allegedly kidnapped. 
9 days ago

WSP chief calls for lower BAC limit in Washington

WSP Chief Batiste urges lowering the BAC limit from 0.08 to 0.05 to enhance road safety.
10 days ago

Sequim police thwart suspected school shooter who threatened students

Police in the city of Sequim, on the Olympic Peninsula, may have thwarted a school shooting on Sunday.
11 days ago

Seattle police arrest nearly a dozen people for food stamp fraud

Nearly a dozen arrested by Seattle police for food stamp fraud after a three-month investigation in the Chinatown-International District.
14 days ago

Arsonist sets up to 8 fires in an hour across Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood

The Seattle Police Department is looking for an arsonist who set as many as eight fires overnight in about an hour's time.
14 days ago

88-year-old woman fights off attacker who bit off her finger, suspect at large

Seattle police are searching for a man who brutally bit off an elderly woman's finger during a violent attack.
16 days ago

21-year-old takes deputies on dangerous, high-speed chase

A 21-year-old man took Pierce County deputies and Puyallup police on a dangerous, high-speed chase in a stolen car.
21 days ago

15-year-old killed, man injured in Capitol Hill shooting, no arrests yet

One person died and another was injured in a shooting Thursday night in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
21 days ago

Drive here often? Western WA has state’s most dangerous stretch of highway

Western Washington is home to the most dangerous stretch of highway in the state.
22 days ago

Bellevue man posts bail after police find child porn cache dating back to 1970s

A welfare check led Bellevue officers to a cache of child pornography at a man's home.
23 days ago

Prolific graffiti tagger arrested twice last year faces charges

Investigators said a prolific graffiti tagger is responsible for tens of thousands of dollars in damage and cleanup.
24 days ago

89-year-old woman sues Turkish Airlines over injuries while boarding Seattle flight

Helena Masovaric, a disabled, 89-year-old woman who was allegedly seriously injured while boarding a flight from SEA to Istanbul, has filed a lawsuit against Turkish Airlines Tuesday.
24 days ago

14-year-old in custody after allegedly bringing loaded gun to school

A 14-year-old boy allegedly brought a loaded gun to Spanaway Lake High School.
28 days ago

King County prosecutor’s office expands efforts to prevent school violence

King County prosecutors now have more options for high-risk students and to prevent school violence.
1 month ago

9 Pierce County deputies move to police department for better pay

Eleven Pierce County deputies are making the lateral move to the Tacoma Police Department.
1 month ago

Thurston County sheriff warns of ‘largest setback’ in county history amid budget cuts

Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders is sounding the alarm about looming budget cuts, which he believes will negatively impact public safety. The County is facing a $24 million budget deficit, and Sheriff Sanders is being asked to cut $4.5 million from his budget. “It would signify the largest setback for law enforcement and public safety […]
1 month ago

‘Stay out of Seattle’: Washington leaders brace for possible federal takeover in Seattle

Seattle's Mayor and Attorney General address concerns over a federal takeover similar to Portland's recent situation.
1 month ago

Kitsap County Sheriff: String of fires near Tracyton may be arson

Deputies with the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office fear there is an arsonist at work in the Tracyton area of unincorporated Bremerton.
1 month ago