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.

Vehicle tied to fatal shooting of Parkland teen found abandoned in Federal Way

The vehicle in connection with the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy in Parkland was found abandoned in Federal Way on Wednesday.
2 months ago

Cold Case: Renton police catch Oshea Williams six years after Jimm Route’s murder

A murder suspect, on the lam for six years, is behind bars. His name is Oshea Williams, a 26-year-old accused of fatally shooting 21-year-old Jimm Route in 2020.
2 months ago

Tacoma man charged in shooting outside Capitol Hill nightclub, bail set at $1.5M

King County prosecutors charged a Tacoma man after he allegedly opened fire outside a nightclub in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
2 months ago

VIDEO: Shelton man arrested after allegedly speeding off from DUI stop at 100 mph

Minutes after being stopped on suspicion of drunk driving, a Shelton man allegedly sped away from a Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
2 months ago

New video shows murder suspect in laundry room moments before UW student stabbed

The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office released video from the laundry room where Christopher Leahy allegedly killed Juniper Blessing.
2 months ago

‘Somebody knows who did this’: Kent mother still seeks answers in son’s murder 24 years later

Nearly a quarter-century after 25-year-old Ashley Mendiaz was shot to death inside his Tukwila home, his family is still waiting for answers.
2 months ago

FBI warns of AI-driven ‘virtual kidnappings’ that use voice cloning, fake photos to target families

The FBI is warning families about a growing scam known as AI-powered "virtual kidnapping."
2 months ago

14 cars smashed at Parkland Apartment Complex Near PLU, suspects caught on camera

Fourteen cars were left with shattered windows at an apartment complex near Pacific Lutheran University in Parkland early Saturday morning.
2 months ago

Mercer Island woman sues Alaska Airlines after 200-foot plunge in severe turbulence

A Mercer Island woman filed a lawsuit accusing Alaska Airlines of negligence after a holiday flight out of Seattle suddenly plunged into severe turbulence.
3 months ago

$2 million bail set for suspect accused of killing Lake City taproom employee ‘Q’

A judge has set bail at $2 million for a man accused of gunning down a 25‑year‑old employee inside a Lake City beer bar.
3 months ago

Natural gas smell briefly shuts down Seattle light rail service

Calls started coming in around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday for the strong smell of natural gas in the tunnel at the Capitol Hill light rail station.
3 months ago

Off-duty security guard found guilty of killing teen outside Renton store

An off-duty security guard who shot and killed a teenager outside a store in Renton has been found guilty of murder and assault.
3 months ago

Man arrested, suspect on the loose after drugs and weapon seized in Port Orchard

Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested one man and are searching for a second after they seized narcotics and weapons in Port Orchard.
3 months ago

Suspicious death at Mount Baker encampment prompts Seattle Police investigation

A dead man was found inside a tent encampment in Seattle's Mount Baker neighborhood on Thursday morning, prompting a Seattle Police Department investigation.
3 months ago

Suspect in Pierce County stabbing arrested after SWAT standoff

Pierce County deputies have arrested a suspect in a stabbing that left a 38-year-old man in critical condition outside a restaurant.
3 months ago

‘They took our boy’: Family offers reward, begs for tips six years after 18-year-old killed in Rainier Beach

Authorities seek public assistance after 18-year-old Connor was shot in Rainier Beach, devastating his family and community.
3 months ago

‘She is missed already’: Alma Kam, who was the oldest living Washingtonian, laid to rest

Alma Kam was the oldest living Washingtonian before her death on April 9. She was 112 years and 133 days old.
3 months ago

‘He’s really a sweet kid’: $100K reward offered for missing Arlington man on Autism spectrum

His name is Jonathan Hoang. He's on the Autism spectrum and he's been missing for more than a year.
3 months ago

Police looking for person who shot man in White Center

Seattle police and King County deputies are searching for a gunman after a shooting occurred in the White Center area.
3 months ago

Deputies looking for suspect after man stabbed in Parkland

The Pierce County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is searching for a suspect following a stabbing Sunday night in Parkland.
3 months ago

Man who shot wheelchair-bound veteran sentenced to more than 3 years in prison

The man convicted of shooting a wheelchair-bound Navy veteran last July on Seattle's Waterfront was sentenced for his crime Friday.
3 months ago

‘Somebody knows who did this’: $50K reward offered in hit-and-run death of Port Angeles air ambulance pilot

Help solve the hit-and-run death of Port Angeles pilot Robert Rathvon. A $50K reward is offered for crucial information.
3 months ago

‘Creating conditions of anti-Asian violence’: Massage parlor group accuses Bothell police of harassment after 5 shut down

Asian massage parlor workers speak out against recent police raids in Bothell, urging for accountability and fair treatment.
3 months ago

SPD searching for suspects tied to downtown Seattle burglary, offers $2,000 reward

SPD and Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound are asking the public for help identifying two men who broke into the Watermark Tower in downtown Seattle.
3 months ago