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.

Boeing machinists vote overwhelmingly to authorize a strike

Thousands of members of Boeing's Machinist Union met at T-Mobile Park Wednesday to decide whether to authorize a strike vote.
2 years ago

Don’t be that person: State troopers fine ferry line cutters $145

Have you ever been frustrated by a driver who cut in line at a ferry terminal? Now the Washington State Patrol is cracking down.
2 years ago

Police identify 2 girls who were with alleged Alderwood Mall shooter

There are new developments in last week's deadly shooting at Alderwood Mall. Jayda Woods-Johnson, 13, was killed.
2 years ago

‘Just senseless violence:’ Neighbors grapple with another shooting along Aurora

Locals living along Aurora Avenue are dealing with yet another shooting in their neighborhood as they call for an end to violence.
2 years ago

Surveillance video captures shootout between rival pimps on Aurora

A shootout happened Saturday night, just after 3 a.m., near the corner of Aurora Avenue North and North 101st Street.
2 years ago

Splash parks are open in Western Washington to beat the heat

Since many people in the Puget Sound don't have home air conditioners, finding a place to take kids to cool off, like splash parks, is vital.
2 years ago

Selling online? Expert recommends safety tips following Seattle robbery

People have been robbed, assaulted and even killed after using online marketplaces. We gathered some tips to help keep you safe.
2 years ago

A group of residents tries to crack down on prostitution along Aurora, but is it legal?

A group of residents tired of area prostitution has created a website called "isjonajohn.com?". They’re building a database of license plates.
2 years ago

‘Too many guns on the street:’ Local agencies respond to weekend filled with violence

It was a weekend filled with gun violence in the Seattle metropolitan area. There were six shootings between Saturday and Monday.
2 years ago

Auburn officer’s murder trial shook up after jurors allegedly break rule

There has been a shakeup in the murder trial of Auburn Police Department Officer Jeff Nelson after two jurors allegedly broke a rule.
2 years ago

Seattle City Council outlines plans to curb illegal street racing

The Seattle City Council is continuing its efforts to put an end to the illegal activity that has profound and deadly consequences.
2 years ago

Auburn Officer Jeff Nelson’s fate now in hands of jury

It has been five years since Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson shot and killed 26-year-old Jesse Sarey who was going through a crisis.
2 years ago

Boeing working with DOJ to avoid criminal charges

After allegedly violating the terms of a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement, Boeing is reportedly working to avoid a criminal trial.
2 years ago

Tacoma hosts largest Juneteenth celebration in the state

For the second straight year, what's billed as the largest Juneteenth celebration in Washington was held at Tacoma's Stewart Heights Park.
2 years ago

Auburn officer decides not to take stand in his murder trial

Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson and his attorney rested their case today without calling Nelson to the stand to testify in his own defense.
2 years ago

Redmond High School counselor charged with inappropriate student relationship

A Redmond High School counselor was arrested this week for allegedly having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a female student.
2 years ago

Police: Man killed, another injured after being stabbed in Queen Anne park

Investigators with SPD are trying to determine what led to two stabbings Wednesday night in the Queen Anne neighborhood.
2 years ago

‘I feel bad for these people:’ South Lake Union homeless encampment cleared away

The deadline, for those living in a South Lake Union homeless encampment, to pack up and move on was 9 a.m. Wednesday.
2 years ago

Teenagers, 12-year-old charged with violent crime spree in Seattle

King County prosecutors announced charges against three teenagers and a 12-year-old child for a crime spree earlier this month in Seattle.
2 years ago

Are big time gangs operating in King County?

After a string of shootings, King County prosecutors believe the region is suffering from a gang problem, but it's more complicated than it seems.
2 years ago

Ex-Tacoma cop Timothy Rankine plans to file lawsuit against city, attorney general

Former Tacoma officer Timothy Rankine and his wife filed a tort claim against the city of Tacoma and the attorney general's office.
2 years ago

Auburn police officer on trial for murder, opening statements begin

Five years later, and after several delays, the trial of Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson got underway at the Regional Justice Center.
2 years ago

UW buildings covered with pro-Palestinian graffiti; president responds

The University of Washington community found many buildings around the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus covered with graffiti Wednesday.
2 years ago

$3M bail set for man accused of murdering chef at Seattle light rail

The man King County prosecutors said killed a chef at the Capitol Hill Link light rail station, had his first court appearance.
2 years ago