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.

Measles alert: Infected visitor endangers King, Snohomish Counties

Canadian visitor with measles exposed King and Snohomish Counties.
1 year ago

Seattle among U.S. cities slowly sinking

Seattle and many other major U.S. cities are slowly sinking, according to a study out of Virginia Tech.
1 year ago

WATCH: Troopers arrest brothers after back-to-back high-speed chases

Washington State Patrol arrests siblings following two separate high-speed chases.
1 year ago

Seattle University professor ‘floored’ by Vatican’s election of American pope

Seattle University Professor of Religious Studies Brian Taberski was shocked by the Vatican selecting an American pope
1 year ago

‘What are we doing?’ Congresswoman sounds alarm on southwest Washington farming crisis

Washington Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is sounding the alarm that farmers in her southwest Washington district are struggling.
1 year ago

This will cost ‘half of my total anticipated profit’: Seattle businesses fight to survive turbulent tariffs

The Trump administration's shifting tariffs are wreaking havoc on Seattle businesses' bottom lines and, in some cases, threaten their survival and the jobs they provide.
1 year ago

FEMA denies WA ‘bomb cyclone’ aid—what it means for homeowners

Learn the impact of FEMA's denial of aid for WA homeowners after the November hurricane storm. Understand your options and next steps.
1 year ago

Former WA Governor and U.S. ambassador to China: Trump’s tariffs ‘make absolutely no sense’ ahead of overnight rollout

Tariffs of 104% are set to roll out, provoking China's retaliation. Insights from the former U.S. ambassador to China.
1 year ago

Sen. Maria Cantwell joins Republican to introduce legislation setting rules for president on tariffs

Democratic Washington U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell today introduced bipartisan legislation that would set rules a president must follow to enact tariffs.
1 year ago

Historic orca calf born in the PNW, brings hope for killer whale population

A new orca calf has been born in the Pacific Northwest, and this baby boasts an impressive family tree.
1 year ago

Which Washington city is the best for college basketball fans?

The debate will go on forever? Which Washington city is the best for college basketball fans?
1 year ago

Whale research center celebrates sighting of female orca calf

An endangered southern resident orca calf, first discovered on New Year's Eve, had been spotted again, and the Center for Whale Research is thrilled at the calf's appearance.
1 year ago

WA native plays Marty McFly in stage version of ‘Back to the Future’

Western Washington native Caden Brauch is stepping into the role of Marty McFly, in the stage version of "Back to the Future."
2 years ago

Get ready to vote! Washington counties are mailing out general election ballots

General election ballots are going in the mail. Auditor Garth Fell said Snohomish County will be mailing out more than half a million ballots on Thursday.
2 years ago

Seattle Opera makes history: ‘Jubilee’ brings traditional Negro spirituals to opera for first time

For the first time, traditional Negro spirituals will be sung as an opera, when Seattle Opera hosts the world premiere of "Jubilee," on October 12.
2 years ago

SPEEA union president: ‘We stand with the machinists,’ ‘We don’t do furloughs’

A labor strike at Boeing showed no signs of ending Friday, as the walkout by 33,000 union machinists entered its eighth day.
2 years ago

Facing Fentanyl: Is King County’s fatal crisis finally dipping?

Fatal fentanyl overdoses in King County have declined 20% in the first six months of this year compared to the first half of 2023.
2 years ago

Pioneer wildfire moves inside Stehekin city limits

The Pioneer wildfire near Lake Chelan is now burning inside the Stehekin city limits. The current size of the fire is 37,000 acres.
2 years ago

Schrier: Kroger-Albertsons deal bad for consumers, farmers

Washington Congresswoman Kim Schrier is upping her criticism about the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons.
2 years ago

Lawmaker: High grocery prices due to ‘Corporate Greed’

Grocery prices remain stubbornly high. One Washington lawmaker, Kim Schrier, says that's because of corporate greed.
2 years ago

Are you being asked to tip too much?

Does it seem like you're being asked to tip everywhere you go and for every service you receive? Bankrate released a new survey on tipping.
2 years ago

First responders save woman in Puyallup River

First responders rescued a woman in her 30s from the Puyallup River in Fife Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses who saw her struggling called 911.
2 years ago

Rough seas strand cruise ships, await tugboats to help dock 

The seas are so rough right now that two cruise ships have had to anchor out in Elliot Bay and wait for tugboats to help them dock at Pier 91.
2 years ago

Hoop dreams are high for the Seattle Storm

NCAA women's playoff games garnered record attention. The Seattle Storm is hoping to capitalize on the momentum this WNBA season.
2 years ago