Mitch Borden
General Assignment ReporterMitch Borden is a general assignment reporter at KNKX. He’s worked at radio stations across the U.S. in places like rural Alaska and West Texas. Borden loves to cover all types of interesting stories. News tips can be sent to mborden@knkx.org.
He first moved to Seattle in the spring of 2025 to join the KNKX news team. When Borden is not out reporting you can usually find him cooking, sipping a cup of coffee or exploring the city while listening to an audiobook.
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University of Washington scientists have worked for years to help bring the Vera C. Rubin Observatory online so it can begin mapping the night sky. -
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently stopped recommending pregnant people get vaccinated for COVID-19.
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Following the mass "No Kings" rallies over the weekend, Seattle Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal spoke at a town hall in Seattle on Tuesday.
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The peaceful protest in Olympia was one of about 1,800 demonstrations believed to have taken place across the country over the weekend.
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One problem identified is that many people are released without a supply of medication they were given while in jail.
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Starting in September, law enforcement agencies will have to report when officers use force, like firing a gun or striking an individual, to the state’s new database.
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The top two candidates in the Aug. 5 Tacoma mayoral primary will face off in the November general election.
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Tacoma voters will have to decide who are the best candidates to compete in the city’s mayoral election later this year. -
The violence comes as Seattle institutes new safety requirements on Monday meant to help curb violent crimes near after hour night clubs.
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The Washington State Hospital Association told reporters Thursday the legislation could slash hundreds of millions of dollars to Medicaid funding in Washington alone.
