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.

Safe loaded with guns and 6,000 rounds of ammo stolen from Parkland home

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office is investigating a home burglary that occurred on February 28 in Parkland that appears to have been targeted.
2 years ago

DEA agent: Fentanyl still major threat as drugs enter U.S. from both borders

A lot has been said about drugs, especially fentanyl, coming into the United States, not just across the southern border but the northern border as well.
2 years ago

Emergency hearing held in Seattle regarding Trump’s refugee ban

There was an emergency hearing in federal court in Seattle on Tuesday regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's refugee ban.
2 years ago

Deputies find cornucopia of illegal items in Port Orchard eviction

A routine eviction in Kitsap County's Port Orchard led to a stash of weapons, drugs and stolen property.
2 years ago

King County suspect in first murder of the year was arrested in Utah

It was King County's first murder of 2025 ... now a suspect is in custody following his arrest Monday in Utah.
2 years ago

‘Reckless urban planning:’ Seattle agencies clash over affordable housing proposal

Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson wants to re-zone an area in Seattle's SODO neighborhood with residential, including 500 units of affordable housing, and light industrial for small business uses.
2 years ago

Seattle Police arrest ‘screaming’ man with long gun at apartment building in Bitter Lake

Seattle Police have one person in custody after reports of a suspicious man screaming, while carrying a long gun.
2 years ago

Mayor Harrell says Seattle is ‘on the rise’ in State of the City address

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell presented his 2025 State of the City address at Benaroya Hall Tuesday. In his words, the state of the city is "on the rise."
2 years ago

Gov. Bob Ferguson criticizes Donald Trump, but open to working together

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson addresses federal funding concerns and his willingness to work with President Donald Trump.
2 years ago

Renton man charged for shooting into neighbor’s home and at police

A Renton man, 34-year-old Eder Rubio-Ordonez was arrested Saturday afternoon.
2 years ago

Boy, 15, arrested for strong-arm robbery of 72-year-old Bellevue woman

The Bellevue Police Department (BPD) said a 72-year-old woman was attacked, robbed, and thrown to the ground on June 10.
2 years ago

King County sheriff: Tough times ahead with looming spending cuts

King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall stated Tuesday that tough times are ahead as her office prepares to tighten its belt.
2 years ago

21-year-old man shot dead in Federal Way

Police in Federal Way are searching for a suspect who shot a man multiple times.
2 years ago

Pierce County deputies arrest 4 teens in major street racing takeover

Pierce County Sheriff’s Department deputies shut down a major street racing/intersection takeover last weekend in Parkland. Two 15-year-old boys and two 18-year-olds were arrested. It happened last Saturday night at the intersection of Park Avenue South and 108th Street South. Deputies told KIRO Newsradio they received multiple 911 calls from drivers trying to get through […]
2 years ago

‘One of the greatest honors:’ Incoming chief shares vision for Seattle Police Department

If there is any doubt about how happy Shon Barnes is to be the Seattle Police Department's new chief, the doubt ends now.
2 years ago

Exclusive: Interim Chief Sue Rahr says SPD workforce felt ‘betrayed,’ desperate for leadership

Ahead of her departure as Seattle's Interim Police Chief, Sue Rahr spoke at length to KIRO Newsradio about a series of topics.
2 years ago

20-year-old charged in friend’s death following alleged street racing on I-5

Two friends' alleged street racing on I-5 turned tragic. One of them is dead. The other was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide.
2 years ago

Marches held throughout Western Washington to commemorate MLK Day

On this Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, rallies and marches were held all over Western Washington.
2 years ago

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.
2 years 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 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years 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.
2 years ago