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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The Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities has served Pierce County for decades. But the end of a longtime partnership is forcing it to look for a new home. -
Once Lake City's Fred Meyer shuts down, residents will have to travel over a mile to the next large grocery store and pharmacy. Some worry the area could become a food desert. -
Researchers estimated the learning loss from shutting down schools cost the U.S. $2 trillion dollars in future gross domestic product.
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The 15-point proposal aims to address homelessness, crime, and drug use in the Little Saigon area.
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Democratic lawmakers are calling on congressional Republicans to permanently extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year.
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The health department's new standing order allows anyone 6 months or older to get the most recent COVID booster shots without a prescription, bypassing recent federal restrictions. -
The new effort announced Wednesday will establish vaccine guidelines for the region and is in response to the Trump Administration’s health policies.
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Medical groups in Washington state are celebrating a settlement with federal officials to restore dozens of online health resources removed from government websites earlier this year.
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The Native & Strong Lifeline has operated since 2022 and began offering new text and chat services Aug. 25 to help prevent suicide.
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The Pierce County tourist town lost access to northwest portions of Mount Rainier National Park in April after a 104-year-old bridge was abruptly shut down by the state.
