Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Owner of Seattle’s Great Wheel claims climber not part of publicity stunt

The developer of Seattle's newest attraction says he is stepping up security after a daredevil climbed the 175-foot Ferris Wheel and posted pictures on the Internet.
14 years ago

Police deploy pepper spray to break up Capitol Hill demonstration

Seattle police used pepper spray to break up an early morning demonstration on Capitol Hill, arresting 6 people with ties to local "anarchist" groups.
14 years ago

Kimbra: Q&A with somebody that you should know

If you've listened to the radio at all the last few months, there's no way to miss the infectious hit single "Somebody That I Used to Know," the biggest song of the year.

14 years ago

Police, Capitol Hill hoping to avoid repeat of gay pride weekend violence

One of the biggest weekend's of the year is set to kickoff Friday in Seattle's Capitol Hill with the annual gay pride festivities. And after violence and vandalism marred last year's events, Seattle Police say they'll be keeping a close eye on the rallies and parties planned for the area.
14 years ago

Microsoft, Yahoo selling your info to political campaigns

It's no surprise to see a personalized Internet ad for Amazon show up in your browser after shopping the online site. But have you ever wondered how politicians that seem to have similar interests get their campaign ads to show up?
14 years ago

Pierce County detectives hunt for deported cold case killer

Detectives say they're confident they'll be able to find and bring to justice an accused cold case killer recently deported to Mexico.
14 years ago

Rumors squashed: Gates rival buys Hawaiian island

While there was plenty of speculation Bill Gates was looking to buy the Hawaiian island of Lanai, rival Larry Ellison of Oracle fame has reportedly inked a deal instead.
14 years ago

Starbucks to open University Village tea shop

Starbucks is expanding its offerings at Seattle's University Village, with the company announcing it'll open a specialty tea shop in the popular center.
14 years ago

Investor: Public should not have vote on new Seattle arena

Should the public have the final say on a new Seattle arena? That question could be in the spotlight again Wednesday when the investor behind the proposed new facility in SoDo appears before the Seattle City Council to testify on behalf of the project.
14 years ago

Voice star Vicci Martinez keeps playing by her own tune

Most aspiring musicians wouldn’t think twice if they got an offer to appear on American Idol, but Vicci Martinez has always danced to the beat of her own drummer. When the then teenage Tacoma singer-songwriter was given a shot to perform on the hit TV show, she gave it some thought then said, “No thanks.” […]
14 years ago

Former Pearl Jam CFO accused of bilking band

The former CFO for Seattle's biggest band faces 33 theft counts for allegedly bilking the band out of $380,000 and costing it way more.
14 years ago

Why the new Surface tablet means so much for Microsoft

There's been plenty of talk about the specs Microsoft's new Surface tablet the company unveiled Monday and how it stacks up to the iPad. But longtime Windows watchers say it's about way more than that, the company making a major move into hardware like rival Apple.
14 years ago

New iPhone app aims to protect people from attack

The newly released iWitness app from a Seattle- based company lets users record audio and video and call for help with a single click.
14 years ago

Lawyer vows Powell sentencing won’t be end of search for Susan

While convicted voyeur Steve Powell faces sentencing Friday, the lawyer for his victims and his missing daughter-in-law Susan Cox Powell vows it's just the beginning of a new effort to discover what happened to her.
14 years ago

Seattle megachurch Mars Hill launches music label

With everything from roots rock to rap being made by its members, Seattle-based megachurch Mars Hill is launching its own record label to further spread the word.
14 years ago

Mother of missing Tacoma girl reports attempted luring of sister

Police are investigating claims by the mother of missing toddler Teekah Lewis who reported a man tried to lure her teen daughter into a car in Tacoma.
14 years ago

Even before spate of shootings, Seattle violent crime rate on the rise

Seattle's violent crime rate increased significantly in 2011, according to a new FBI report.
14 years ago

Seattle rapper sparks race, violence debate

In the wake of a recent string of shootings across Seattle from the Rainier Valley to Cafe Racer, the Seattle Times commissioned an op-ed from a noted member of local hip hop duo Blue Scholars. What Prometheus Brown penned is sparking a heated discussion.
14 years ago

Microsoft looks to target ads based on mood using Kinect sensor

Microsoft is reportedly looking to figure out how you're feeling with the help from its Kinect sensor to better target ads.
14 years ago

Brian Banks accepts offer to pursue shot at NFL dream with Seahawks

The dizzying ride for Brian Banks will continue in Seattle, after the recently exonerated high school football star wrongly jailed on a false rape accusation accepted the Seahawks offer of a mini-camp work out.
14 years ago

Waste Management workers threaten strike

Puget Sound area recycling and yard waste workers have until Sunday to vote for a new contract, but many are unhappy with the offer.
14 years ago

Lone Cafe Racer shooting survivor returns home

Survivor hopes to return to work at site of deadly mass shooting after he recovers from multiple gunshot wounds.
14 years ago

Exclusive interview: Brian Banks grateful after impressive workout with Seahawks

The amazing tale of Brian Banks continues, after the recently exonerated high school football star got a tryout Thursday with the Seahawks . It comes after 9 years in prison for being wrongfully accused of rape, with the accuser just recanting her claims and freeing him.

14 years ago

Sonics fans vow to reclaim history from Oklahoma City

When tycoon Clay Bennett bought the team and took it to Oklahoma, he got all the Sonics stuff including the 1979 championship trophy, along with the rights to share the team's history with Seattle.
14 years ago