Mimi Jung

Seattle

News Anchor and Reporter at KING-TV (Seattle, WA)

KING 5 MORNINGS Anchor + Reporter

Articles

REAL ID deadline sparks licensing backlog across Washington

1 month ago | king5.com | Mimi Jung

SEATTLE — With the REAL ID deadline set for May 7, Washington residents are rushing to update their driver's licenses -- creating a massive backlog at the state's Department of Licensing. Starting on that date, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant form of identification, such as an enhanced driver's license, to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities.
Bill would integrate Asian America, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander history into WA classroom learning

Feb 18, 2025 | kgw.com | Mimi Jung

OLYMPIA, Wash. — Parents, students and organizations advocating for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (AA & NH PI) testified in front of the Senate Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee this morning, urging lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 5574. SB 5574 seeks to mandate the integration of AA & NH/PI history into K-12 public school curricula across Washington state.
1-on-1 with Kraken's Jessica Campbell, first female coach in the NHL

Oct 29, 2024 | kgw.com | Mimi Jung

SEATTLE — Jessica Campbell was named the assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken in July, making her the first-ever female full-time coach behind the bench in the National Hockey League (NHL). Although Campbell said her focus is on the work she is doing and said several other women doing notable work in the NHL, she said in July that she recognized the significance of this moment.
1-on-1 with Kraken's Jessica Campbell, first female coach in the NHL

Oct 29, 2024 | king5.com | Mimi Jung

SEATTLE — Jessica Campbell was named the assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken in July, making her the first-ever female full-time coach behind the bench in the National Hockey League (NHL). Although Campbell said her focus is on the work she is doing and said several other women doing notable work in the NHL, she said in July that she recognized the significance of this moment.
From addict to advocate: How mother of three overcame opioids to help others

Feb 19, 2024 | king5.com | Mimi Jung

LAKE TAPPS, Wash. — When meeting Jodi Borrelli, it's hard to believe that several years ago, she was addicted to heroin, living on the streets and one of Washington's Most Wanted. Her addiction to drugs started innocently after the mother of three injured her shoulder coaching her son in baseball. Now she is using her history of addiction to try to help others, working in a clinic and as a public speaker who visits schools. But it's been a long journey to get to this place.
'It's really scary': Wing Luke Museum employees speak out after man breaks into building with sledgehammer

Dec 18, 2023 | king5.com | Mimi Jung

SEATTLE — It was a beautiful September evening in the Chinatown-International District. The Wing Luke Museum had just closed for the day and a private tour was about to begin when the sounds of shattered glass stunned the people inside. Surveillance video captured a man walking into Canton Alley with a sledgehammer and started smashing the windows one by one. For the first time, we’re hearing from the employees who were inside and described the confusion, followed by anger.
How a Redmond couple is rallying local businesses to help those in need

Nov 27, 2023 | king5.com | Mimi Jung

REDMOND, Wash. — When customers at Spark Pizza sit down to enjoy a piece of Tomato Quattro pizza, they're helping to donate to Home Team Harvest. And with every sip of the Teacher's Pet Cocktail at Woodblock, a portion of the proceeds also goes to the annual fundraiser benefiting Northwest Harvest. Those two restaurants in Redmond are among the handful of businesses that are pitching in to help fight food insecurity in Washington.
UW Food Pantry sees increased demand after inflation

Nov 23, 2023 | king5.com | Jake Whittenberg |Mimi Jung

SEATTLE — As inflation and the cost of living increase, college students are one group that is squeezed as they try to pay for groceries. That struggle is seen at the University of Washington Food Pantry in Seattle where the need has doubled just this quarter. The pantry averages over 600 visitors a week, most of whom are undergraduate and graduate students, according to Ellie Green, UW Food Pantry student director.
New Bellevue superintendent has roots in the city dating back to 1900

Sep 5, 2023 | king5.com | Mimi Jung

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Dr. Kelly Aramaki knows Bellevue likely better than any other superintendent that's come before him. His family's roots in this community run deep. He was born and raised in Bellevue and is a graduate of Newport High School. His father is a Sammamish High School grad and his grandfather graduated from Bellevue High School in 1931. "He was on the basketball team, baseball team and he was part of senior class theatre," Aramaki said.
Widow fighting to get husband's name on the Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial

Aug 3, 2023 | king5.com | Mimi Jung

OLYMPIA, Wash. — In the shadow of Washington's state Capitol in Olympia is a place to remember the sacrifices of the state's law enforcement officers. The names of 341 people who gave their lives serving and protecting people in their community since 1854 are listed at the Washington State Law Enforcement Memorial. But if you ask Karen Shuey, one name is missing. The name of her late husband, Deputy Daryl Shuey. "It just breaks my heart.