KIRO Newsradio Anchor

Heather Bosch

Heather Bosch is a multi-award winning journalist who returned to the Pacific Northwest after working as a CBS Network News Correspondent, based in New York City. Heather has covered stories including the Orlando Pulse Nightclub shooting, the Boston Marathon bombing and trial, and the devastating EF-5 tornado in Joplin. She traveled to Sri Lanka to cover relief efforts after the deadly 2004, Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. Heather has a passion for covering our men and women in the U.S. military, the arts, and breaking news.

Seattle Opera welcomes international talent to the stage

Seattle is known for raucous sports fans, high-tech workers, outdoor enthusiasts, and, increasingly, young, international opera talent.
3 years ago

Seattle crowned as dog poop capital, pet owners among worst in nation

Seattle's pet parents ranked among the worst in the country, according to the website Dog Advisory Council's newest study.
3 years ago

Police rescue baby from hot car in Lacey

Lacey police reportedly asked for a child neglect charge for a man who left his baby in a hot car Tuesday.
3 years ago

New law requires boaters to stay further away from Southern Resident orcas

The legislation increases the distance that recreational boaters must stay away from Southern Resident orcas from 300 to 1,000 yards.
3 years ago

Facing Fentanyl: How the criminal justice system is responding

As Heather Bosch's series, "Facing Fentanyl," continues, the role of law enforcement and the criminal justice system in fighting the epidemic is examined.
3 years ago

Facing Fentanyl: People who use fentanyl find a way out

The fentanyl epidemic shows no sign of weakening. But there is a way out for people suffering from this opioid disorder.
3 years ago

Facing Fentanyl: How a synthetic opioid became the deadliest drug in America

As our series, Facing Fentanyl, continues, KIRO Newsradio's Heather Bosch looks at why this drug is so addictive and deadly.
3 years ago

Facing Fentanyl: Addiction in pregnancy ‘ruins multiple lives’

As 'Facing Fentanyl' continues, Heather Bosch spoke with experts who fear the epidemic will claim more young victims than any crisis before.
3 years ago

Facing Fentanyl: Hear the voices of people hurting

A five-part series, "Facing Fentanyl," is set to explore where this drug is coming from, why it's so lethal, and the damage it is doing.
3 years ago

Lummi Tribe: Tokitae’s return home is ‘righting a wrong’

The Miami Seaquarium, the nonprofit "Friends of Toki," and philanthropist Jim Irsay all signed off to return Tokitae to the Salish Sea.
3 years ago

Beloved orca will return to Seattle after performing for 50 years

Tokitae was only a few years old when she was captured in the Puget Sound more than 50 years ago when she was shipped to Miami.
3 years ago

Love for vinyl comes around — and around — again after sales spike

Cassettes, compact discs, Mp3s, and streaming would follow, but it's vinyl that's grabbing a base of new fans.
3 years ago

Bremerton coach Joe Kennedy standing up by taking a knee

Bremerton High football coach Joe Kennedy believes he has been "re-instated" after the Supreme Court ruled he had a right to pray on the field.
3 years ago

Getaway driver in ‘Lakewood 4’ case will stand a fourth trial

The accused getaway driver in the killings of four Lakewood Police officers will face a fourth trial after a third ended in a hung jury.
3 years ago

Conditions hampering search for Colchuck avalanche victims

Six people were climbing on the Northeast Couloir above Colchuck Lake when one of them triggered an avalanche. Three are presumed dead.
4 years ago

Listen: Dramatic 911 call before death of Yakima mass murderer

A dramatic 911 call revealed more about the Yakima mass shooting that left three people, and the shooter, dead 10 days ago.
4 years ago

Former Seattle Mayor: ‘We have nowhere to go but up’

Former Seattle Mayor and City Councilmember Greg Nickles says "We have nowhere to go but up," as a city council.
4 years ago

‘Rage applying’ newest trend amongst disgruntled workforce

On the heels of "quiet quitting" comes a new trend 'rage applying' for those in America's workforce who are less than satisfied.
4 years ago

Fight against bird flu continues despite Dept. of Agriculture precautions

The current wave of bird flu -- contributing to the high cost of poultry and eggs -- continues to ravage flocks across the country.
4 years ago

Interest rates soar as Americans carry more credit card debt

Interest rates are surging and almost half of all credit card holders carry debt from month to month, according to a new survey from Bankrate.com released Tuesday.
4 years ago

Listen: An unofficial survey of the Northwest’s favorite holiday songs

Listen to KIRO Newsradio's unofficial survey of the Northwest's favorite holiday songs, courtesy of Heather Bosch.
4 years ago

Olympia man indicted on arson charges after damaging religious property

A 50-year-old Olympia man has been indicted for arson at Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Halls in Olympia and Tumwater in 2018.
4 years ago

Beast Mode is now in Bake Mode as Marshawn hits British TV

Marshawn Lynch was one of six celebrities to face off with judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith from the beloved series, "Great British Bake Off."
4 years ago

FTC sues to block Microsoft from buying maker of Call of Duty

The FTC is suing to block Microsoft's $69 billion deal to acquire video game company Activision Blizzard, which produces Call of Duty.
4 years ago