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.

Girmay Zahilay makes history as youngest, first refugee elected as King County Executive

King County Executive Elect Girmay Zahilay is hitting the ground running as he prepares to take over the office later this month.
9 months ago

Seattle detective solves second cold case in 1 week through DNA evidence

The Seattle Police Department solved its second cold case in less than a week. His accused killer, 37-year-old Clay Fosse, was linked to the crime through DNA.
9 months ago

Man charged in 31-year-old cold case murder of middle school student

31 years after 14-year-old Tanya Frazier disappeared from Mount Baker and was later found dead, an arrest has been made.
9 months ago

Seattle council approves up to $8M for emergency food assistance amid SNAP cuts

The Seattle City Council unanimously approved Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's proclamation for a civil emergency in response to SNAP cuts.
9 months ago

21-year-old arrested after alleged drive-by shooting caught by Tesla camera

A 21-year-old man is under arrest for an alleged drive-by shooting that was captured by a Tesla camera.
9 months ago

More than 100 people attend resource fair for federal workers

More than 100 people came to a resource fair at Seattle City Hall for federal workers.
9 months ago

Tacoma food bank overwhelmed as need surges during government shutdown

Pop-up emergency food distribution centers attempt to provide food assistance to those in need, especially during a period of rising prices, inflation, job furloughs, a government shutdown.
9 months ago

‘How am I going to pay my bills?’: Air traffic controllers object to working without pay

Day 28 of the federal government shutdown marks the first day that air traffic controllers are working without pay.
9 months ago

Flaming Seattle man saved by police after catching on fire in alley

Seattle police saved a man engulfed in flames Monday morning in an alley near Northeast 45th Street.
9 months ago

Pierce County sheriff investigates deputies who responded to major’s alleged DUI crash

An internal probe by Pierce County Sheriff examines deputies' actions during a major's alleged DUI crash incident.
9 months ago

City reaches new agreement with Seattle Police Officers Guild

Discover the details of Seattle's latest collective bargaining agreement with the Seattle Police Officers Guild.
9 months ago

Couple accused of stabbing, carjacking DoorDash driver appear in court

Seven children, ranging in age from 6 months to 9 years old, were found safe by the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office after they were allegedly kidnapped. 
9 months ago

WSP chief calls for lower BAC limit in Washington

WSP Chief Batiste urges lowering the BAC limit from 0.08 to 0.05 to enhance road safety.
9 months ago

Sequim police thwart suspected school shooter who threatened students

Police in the city of Sequim, on the Olympic Peninsula, may have thwarted a school shooting on Sunday.
9 months ago

Seattle police arrest nearly a dozen people for food stamp fraud

Nearly a dozen arrested by Seattle police for food stamp fraud after a three-month investigation in the Chinatown-International District.
10 months ago

Arsonist sets up to 8 fires in an hour across Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood

The Seattle Police Department is looking for an arsonist who set as many as eight fires overnight in about an hour's time.
10 months ago

88-year-old woman fights off attacker who bit off her finger, suspect at large

Seattle police are searching for a man who brutally bit off an elderly woman's finger during a violent attack.
10 months ago

21-year-old takes deputies on dangerous, high-speed chase

A 21-year-old man took Pierce County deputies and Puyallup police on a dangerous, high-speed chase in a stolen car.
10 months ago

15-year-old killed, man injured in Capitol Hill shooting, no arrests yet

One person died and another was injured in a shooting Thursday night in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
10 months ago

Drive here often? Western WA has state’s most dangerous stretch of highway

Western Washington is home to the most dangerous stretch of highway in the state.
10 months ago

Bellevue man posts bail after police find child porn cache dating back to 1970s

A welfare check led Bellevue officers to a cache of child pornography at a man's home.
10 months ago

Prolific graffiti tagger arrested twice last year faces charges

Investigators said a prolific graffiti tagger is responsible for tens of thousands of dollars in damage and cleanup.
10 months ago

89-year-old woman sues Turkish Airlines over injuries while boarding Seattle flight

Helena Masovaric, a disabled, 89-year-old woman who was allegedly seriously injured while boarding a flight from SEA to Istanbul, has filed a lawsuit against Turkish Airlines Tuesday.
10 months ago

14-year-old in custody after allegedly bringing loaded gun to school

A 14-year-old boy allegedly brought a loaded gun to Spanaway Lake High School.
10 months ago