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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A 15-year-old was charged with assault and illegally possessing a firearm. A analysis shows bullets from the gun he used did not cause the deaths of two bystanders. -
After the deadly shooting at Bite of Seattle left three people dead and multiple wounded, community members returned to the campus to mourn. -
Three people died and at least four others including a child were wounded in a shooting Sunday at Seattle Center. One suspect is in custody and another died at the scene. -
The hospital network announced that its family medicine residency program will no longer partner with three Seattle-area health organizations after 2029. -
The FBI partnered with Seattle Police and other law enforcement agencies for Operation Red Card.
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The Seattle Indian Health Board’s new rehab facility, which opens later this year on Vashon Island, will provide dozens of treatment beds for low-income individuals. -
Lawyers made their opening arguments on Monday in a King County court over whether or not Albertsons should be held accountable for contributing to the opioid crisis.
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Unionized journalists at five McClatchy-owned newspapers in Washington and Idaho announced a contract that creates new AI protections and guarantees pay increases. -
Mayor Katie Wilson outlined a new plan to address open drug use in Little Saigon and the surrounding area. Penalties include jail time and a diversion program. -
Mayor Katie Wilson said people using or dealing drugs in Little Saigon or selling stolen goods will result in their being jailed or enrolled in a diversion program.
