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 looks to change controversial gig worker law

Less than two months after it took effect, the City of Seattle is looking at changing its controversial gig worker pay law.
2 years ago

Peep: Western Washington’s high price of Easter

KIRO Newsradio's Heather Bosch did some fun digging into how much you would be paying for Easter this year and she found it to be a mixed basket.
2 years ago

Surging home prices prolong Seattle’s ‘bidding wars’ era

Home prices are surging again in the greater Seattle area which means the era of the "bidding wars" is not over.
2 years ago

Attorney ‘stunned’ to see similar Boeing quality control problem 6 years later

A passenger - on a Boeing plane in which a door plug blew out - said the rush of air was so strong, it tore off his shoes and socks.
2 years ago

New study could make colon cancer screening a little easier

"We studied over 20,000 people and we found the blood-based test can detect 83% of people who have colon cancer," Dr. William Grady said.
2 years ago

WSP: Carbon monoxide alarms sounded, but Evergreen State students were sent back in

"They did get out. They were sent back in," a Washington State Patrol spokesman said of the Evergreen State College students.
2 years ago

Accused Seattle home invasion robbers face hate crime charges

King County Prosecutors have filed hate crime charges against two men allegedly involved in at least three home invasion robberies.
2 years ago

Wendy’s ‘surge-pricing’ strategy scrubbed after viral backlash

Dynamic pricing would allow restaurants to quickly raise prices in reaction to rush hour or inclement weather.
2 years ago

Some say Mariners new uniforms should go in ‘the Big Dumper’

It's the Major League Baseball uniform "reveal" that some fans say... is TOO revealing.
2 years ago

Complex civil rights leader the focus of Seattle Opera performance

The opera touches on key moments of Malcolm's life, including family tragedy, crime, and a stint in prison where Malcolm joined the Nation of Islam and began using X as his last name.
2 years ago

Delivery apps adding a side dish of ‘worry’ for restaurants, customers

This should be a joyous time for entrepreneurs, but Seattle's new delivery driver pay standards - and the app-based companies that use them - have served up a side dish of worry.
2 years ago

Finding a solution to the childcare crisis in Washington

The childcare crisis in Washington state comes down to affordability vs. quality.
2 years ago

‘Difficult decision:’ Father won’t face charge in newborn baby’s death

A Port Townsend father, who has who has a history of drug use and homelessness, won't face charges in the death of his newborn baby, for now.
3 years ago

2 men tied to white supremacist group charged in Maple Valley murders

Two men tied to a white supremacist prison group have been charged in the death of a man and woman whose bodies were found dumped in Maple Valley in 2023.
3 years ago

2 highway shootings within minutes, miles of each other makes it 9 in 2024

Troopers said a taxi was hit by gunfire on Interstate 5 and Interurban Avenue in Tukwila Monday afternoon. The driver was not hurt in the incident.
3 years ago

WSP: 57 highway shootings in 2023 just in King County

In the latest highway shooting, the victim told state troopers a passenger in a white Dodge Charger pulled up next to his car and pointed a gun at him.
3 years ago

Union: History is doomed to repeat itself if Kroger-Albertsons merger happens

"Kroger and Albertsons currently control over half the grocery sales in the state of Washington," Marshall stated.
3 years ago

Whistleblower: Boeing production a ‘disaster waiting to happen’

An anonymous whistleblower is putting the blame for a door plug blowout solely on Boeing, slamming the company's quality control process.
3 years ago

Video: Firefighter rescued dog that had fallen into a frozen lake twice

Firefighters come to the rescue of a pup -in peril
3 years ago

Retired Navy admiral to lead probe of Boeing after blowout fiasco

This comes after a panel -- used in place of an emergency exit -- blew out of a Boeing jet following take off from Portland, Jan. 5.
3 years ago

AG’s Office: Kroger-Albertson merger ‘bad’ for consumers

Washington State filed a lawsuit Monday to block the proposed merger of the two largest grocery stores operating in the state: Kroger, which owns Fred Meyer and QFC stores, and Albertsons, which owns Safeway.
3 years ago

FAA is investigating Boeing, but Cantwell wants answers from FAA

The FAA said it's investigating Boeing over a midair emergency that left a hole in a commercial jet, but Sen. Maria Cantwell is pointing back at the FAA.
3 years ago

5 abandoned puppies are fighting for their lives in Pierce County

Five abandoned puppies are fighting for their lives in Pierce County. They were brought to The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County.
3 years ago

Rush is on to get UW Huskies football gear ahead of title game

With the UW Huskies headed to the college football championship, Husky merchandise is some of the hottest swag around, and not just in Western Washington.
3 years ago