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.

Driver killed, another injured after car plows into Tacoma home

Tacoma police probe a fatal two-car crash, with one driver killed and another hospitalized after a vehicle struck a home.
2 years ago

‘We will fight this at every level:’ WA Rep. Jayapal responds to federal job cuts

Washington’s U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal is back in her district and railing against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk for what she called an attack to gut Federal Human Services programs and workers. On Friday morning, Jayapal held a news conference in front of the Federal Courthouse in downtown Seattle, where she addressed these points: […]
2 years ago

Bellevue Police arrest suspect in string of online marketplace robberies

Bellevue Police urge caution for online marketplace sellers after recent arrests in a series of robbery incidents.
2 years ago

Boeing in the hot seat: Senate questions CEO about flight safety

The Boeing Company's President and CEO Kelly Ortberg, spent much of Wednesday morning on Capitol Hill, in the other Washington
2 years ago

‘It’s ridiculous’: Washington drivers frustrated gas taxes may be going up yet again

Lawmakers in Olympia are mulling over a proposal that would increase Washington’s gas tax by six to nine cents per gallon by this summer.
2 years ago

Seattle audit shows alarming increase in gun violence post-pandemic

A Seattle gun violence audit showed a surge in post-COVID pandemic gun violence.
2 years ago

‘The work ahead is as critical as ever’: Dow Constantine bids farewell in State of the County address

Constantine emphasizes the critical work ahead for King County in his State of the County speech.
2 years ago

Watch: 3 men open fire at Federal Way gas station; Police on the lookout

Police in Federal Way seek three suspects after a gas station shooting.
2 years ago

$10,000 worth of stolen Legos recovered via search warrant alongside stolen guns and drugs

Pierce County sheriff's deputies used a search warrant to uncover tens of thousands of dollars worth of stolen Legos within a storage unit.
2 years ago

Olympia police urge parent vigilance after child dies from drugs bought on social media

Olympia police warn parents after a child's drug-related death linked to social media. Stay vigilant and protect your children.
2 years ago

New leadership in Tacoma: Patti Jackson sworn in as interim police chief

Patti Jackson takes the helm as the new interim Tacoma Police Chief, marking a significant leadership change for the department.
2 years ago

‘Everybody loved him’: Seattle dog owner devastated after pit bull fatally shot

A Seattle dog owner -- whose pup was shot and killed on First Hill last week -- is speaking out for the first time.
2 years ago

Charges unlikely for man who shot and killed attacking dog in Seattle

Seattle Police are investigating the shooting of a dog but say charges against the shooter are unlikely at this time.
2 years ago

Have you seen these men? Deputies report guns, ammo, art stolen in Pierce County

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office and Crimestoppers Tacoma/Pierce County are asking for the public's help in identifying two men.
2 years ago

Police warn residents of European crime ring operating in Arlington

The Arlington Police Department (APD) is warning residents and businesses to be on the lookout for an organized crime ring targeting businesses and residents.
2 years ago

‘This is going to end in court:’ Washington Superintendent addresses Trump’s education cuts

Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal held a news conference Thursday afternoon to address concerns over President Donald Trump's recent executive orders in regard to education.
2 years ago

Renton police arrest thieves believed to be tied to ATM robbery spree

Police with the Renton Police Department arrested two convicted felons, one of whom is a known gang member.
2 years ago

Child rape suspect arrested in Tacoma

A Tacoma man is under arrest for allegedly sexually assaulting his brother's daughter.
2 years ago

‘Not normal’: Renton police investigating after man found dead in apartment

Police in Renton are trying to determine what happened to a 23-year-old man who was found dead in his apartment on Wednesday.
2 years ago

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