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.

Shooting near house party in South Hill kills 1, injures 3

One person was killed and three others were injured in multiple overnight shootings in Puyallup, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office.
2 years ago

Fife Police Chief raises concerns after juvenile detention center doesn’t take assault suspect

Fife Police Chief Peter Fisher decided to go public after the recent arrest of a 17-year-old suspected of assaulting his parents during a domestic dispute.
2 years ago

Seattle gas station clerk arrested after allegedly shooting at customer

A Seattle gas station clerk is facing charges after police said he opened fire on a customer following an argument over a container of ice.
2 years ago

Teen suspected of killing 5 in Fall City has first court appearance in case

The 15-year-old boy suspected of killing three children and two adults in a Fall City home Monday morning, had a court appearance Tuesday.
2 years ago

Suspect to Pierce County deputy: ‘I didn’t know it was stolen’

A Pierce County deputy allegedly pulled over a man riding a motorcycle without a license plate and the rider said he didn't know it was stolen.
2 years ago

Teen charged in connection with killing of 2-year-old by Federal Way IHOP

A teen was in King County Court Thursday regarding a Federal Way IHOP shooting that left a two-year-old boy dead in April.
2 years ago

Bellevue Police releases video of officers arresting man with explosive device on I-90

The Bellevue Police Department released officer bodycam video of police arresting a man they believe was trying to ignite an explosive device on I-90.
2 years ago

Boeing union members hold massive rally amid strike

On Tuesday Boeing union members held a huge rally at the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) 751 Union Hall in South Seattle.
2 years ago

Police arrest man accused of making threats with explosive device, shut down I-90

WSP shut down I-90 near Mercer Island in both directions after police arrested a suspect who they said threatened them with an explosive device.
2 years ago

‘I could be picked:’ Chinatown-International District sees stabbing, shooting just days apart

There were two violent crimes in just five days in Seattle's Chinatown-International District.
2 years ago

Kitsap County man in custody after he allegedly killed his brothers, assaulted deputies

A Kitsap County man is in custody after he allegedly killed two of his brothers and assualted Pierce County deputies.
2 years ago

Seattle’s Nova High put in lockdown after bullet from shooting pierced window

The Seattle Police Department is investigating a shooting near Nova High School that happened Thursday just before 2 p.m.
2 years ago

Seattle City Council passes plan to install cameras in crime-ridden areas

The Seattle City Council passed a measure that green-lights a plan to install outdoor surveillance cameras in what it calls the city's most crime-prone areas.
2 years ago

Pierce County deputies arrest 4 people accused of shooting good Samaritan

Pierce County deputies said a good Samaritan hoping to see the northern lights ended up shot by the people he was offering to help.
2 years ago

Tacoma police investigating shooting that critically injured person

Tacoma police are trying to determine what led to a shooting at a Tacoma convenience store early Monday morning.
2 years ago

WSP: Dead body found in suitcase near I-5, I-90 interchange identified

The Washington State Patrol has identified the body of a woman found in a suitcase in an encampment.
2 years ago

Law enforcement busts major Renton family drug ring that targeted Native Americans

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the dismantling of a major fentanyl distribution operation based in Renton, led by one family.
2 years ago

Woman killed in West Seattle pulled out shotgun while being served documents

There is new information about Tuesday afternoon's fatal West Seattle shooting of Tamara Towers Parry, 57.
2 years ago

Woman who live streamed Jan. 6 riot dies in West Seattle shooting

The Seattle Police Department is investigating a West Seattle shooting that left a 57-year-old woman dead on Tuesday.
2 years ago

Owner of Seattle smoke shop fights back against burglary suspects

A Seattle smoke shop owner caught a burglary in progress. The suspects fired at the owner and the owner retuned fire.
2 years ago

Nearly 200 refugees relocated from Kent encampment to temporary housing

Nearly 200 asylum-seeking refugees were moved out of a homeless encampment in Kent on Tuesday into temporary housing.
2 years ago

Man shot, woman pistol-whipped along Mountain to Sound Trail in Seattle

The Seattle Police Department says it has a 52-year-old suspect in custody after two unprovoked assaults on the Mountain to Sound Trail.
2 years ago

‘A very serious situation:’ WSP warns of ‘bump-jackings’

WSP is warning of "bump-jackings," as armed assailants are bumping cars from behind and then carjacking them at gunpoint.
2 years ago

Arrest made in connection with killing of father near Magnuson Park

An arrest has been made in connection with Sunday morning's fatal shooting in Seattle's Magnuson Park neighborhood.
2 years ago