James Lynch

James Lynch

Website: http://www.mynorthwest.com

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.

Seattle Police Department breaks up costly ring of retail theft

Police in Seattle believe two men are responsible for a ring of retail theft that led to more than $50,000 in merchandise being stolen.
3 hours ago

New Pierce County sheriff puts emphasis on drug trafficking

There is a new Pierce County sheriff in town. Keith Swank, 56, was formally sworn in Wednesday, reports KIRO Newsradio.
2 days ago

Police find enough narcotics to kill 1.7M as notorious Seattle drug traffickers indicted

Five men the FBI, Drug Enforcement Agency and Seattle Police Department call the most notorious, most violent drug traffickers in Seattle's Chinatown-International District have been federally charged and remain behind bars.
3 days ago

Bellevue residents urged to be vigilant about their safety after attacks

In one of the attacks, the Bellevue Police Department say a 72-year-old woman was attacked, robbed and thrown to the ground.
3 days ago

FIFA fan zones will bring soccer to every corner of Washington

Preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle got a big boost Tuesday morning with the announcement of nine cities that will host FIFA fan zones.
4 days ago

New beginnings: Dozens of animals rescued from California sent to Seattle Humane

Dozens of dogs and cats from wildfire-ravaged Southern California will soon catch a flight to Seattle and find a new temporary home at Seattle Humane in Bellevue.
8 days ago

‘A lot of drugs, theft:’ Renton residents fed up by vacant complex that attracts trouble

Neighbors who live and work near a vacant complex in Renton are fed up as they say the complex is a magnet for transients and drug users.
8 days ago

No yolk: Egg prices skyrocket amid bird flu, inflation

It will probably come as no secret … the price of eggs is soaring and there appears no relief in sight.
10 days ago

Pierce County records first homicide of the new year

The body of a man who is believed to have lived around the Parkland area in Pierce County was found Sunday morning just after 7:30 a.m.
12 days ago

Group of girls arrested for alleged Kia theft in Tacoma

In Tacoma, three teenage girls are accused of auto theft. FOX 13 News reported Thursday the girls, ages 15, 14, and just 12 years old, were arrested on New Year’s Day.
15 days ago

Auto theft down across Pierce County, reports sheriff’s department

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department told KIRO Newsradio auto theft across the county is down significantly from its peak in the summer of 2023.
16 days ago

‘Be aware’: Pierce County officer shares tips to avoid Grinches while holiday shopping

Pierce County Sheriff's Department Lieutenant Darren Moss, Jr. said while the rest of us are shopping for the holidays, thieves are stealing and crowded parking lots are a target-rich environment.
1 month ago

Police warn elderly women after string of purse snatchings in Gig Harbor

Police in Gig Harbor are warning elderly women to be on the lookout for purse snatchers after three women were attacked in grocery store parking lots this week.
1 month ago

King County expert urges parents to talk to children amid teacher abuse allegations

KIRO Newsradio reached out to a King County expert to learn what parents should look out for amid teacher sex crime allegations.
1 month ago

Former assistant principal at Seattle K-8 school charged for allegedly soliciting sex from minor

The Renton Police Department announced the arrest of seven men following an undercover child sex trafficking operation. One of those individuals was a local principal.
1 month ago

Bellevue police crack down on holiday shoplifting: ‘Expect to go to jail’

The Bellevue Police Department is cracking down on holiday shoplifting and spoke to KIRO Newsradio about what criminals can expect.
1 month ago

‘I would feel less safe’: Potential loss of Edmonds Police Department sparks public outcry

The city of Edmonds is facing a $20 million budget deficit and all options are open to close that gap, including eliminating its police department.
1 month ago

Residents suspect a serial dog killer on Whidbey Island

Two dogs escaped their Whidbey Island yard and disappeared. They were found killed several days later. Residents fear a serial dog killer.
1 month ago

City of Tacoma considers cutting firefighting program to aid budget deficit

The City of Tacoma may cut a firefighting program to aid with its budget deficit. But the firefighters' union is sounding the alarm.
2 months ago

Consider these tips to protect your holiday gifts from porch pirates

Thefts from steps of homes by porch pirates can be a problem anytime during the year, but it really ramps up during the holiday season.
2 months ago

Inslee proposes new juvenile rehabilitation facility in Washington

Inslee is proposing a new juvenile rehabilitation facility, saying overcrowding is hampering the state’s ability to provide services to young offenders.
2 months ago

‘Incredibly disturbing’: Man, teenage girl shot after bullets flew into Tacoma home

Two people were sent to the hospital after a shooting broke out in Tacoma Thursday night, Tacoma Police confirmed.
2 months ago

Seattle mayor expanding Downtown Activation Plan, citing ‘reduction in violent crime’

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell took to the streets of downtown Seattle for a news conference to formally announce his Downtown Activation Plan.
2 months ago

Leaked email: Unincorporated King County Sheriff’s Office nearly $2M over budget

The King County Sheriff's Office emailed some deputies and staff saying $900,000 in spending cuts need to be made by the end of the year.
2 months ago