Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Who’s shooting up electrical equipment near JBLM?

Someone's taking shots at high-voltage power lines near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, and the Bonneville Power Administration is offering a reward of up to $25,000 to catch whoever is doing it.
12 years ago

Snohomish County avoids state’s first-ever government shutdown

Snohomish County has avoided the state's first-ever government shutdown after the County Council reached a compromise Wednesday on a new budget.
12 years ago

Where’s the snow? Skiing unlikely by Christmas

The chances of skiing by Christmas are looking less and less likely as warm temperatures and a lack of precipitation keep the Cascades more brown than white.
12 years ago

Tacoma Police Department goes back to school to teach digital crime fighting

The Tacoma Police Department is going back to school - to teach students at the University of Washington Tacoma how to crack the technology of mobile devices to solve crimes.
12 years ago

Stream away: Comcast doubles Internet speeds across Washington state

Comcast Internet customers across Washington state are getting an early Christmas present - much faster speeds.
12 years ago

Cliff Avril: Sack master and budding real estate mogul

A lot of NFL players will tell you they like to watch Sportscenter or maybe play a little Madden on their Xbox after practice. But Seahawks defensive end and 49ers wrecker Cliff Avril admits he's got a little more cerebral way to chill out.
12 years ago

Procrastinate away! Amazon stretches holiday shipping deadlines to last day possible

We've all heard the dire warnings about deadlines to get our Christmas presents shipped before it's too late. But Amazon.com is making it possible this year to push it later than ever and still get your gifts there for the big day.
12 years ago

How to compost, Snapchat, twerk top Google Seattle searches

Google is out with its top searches of 2014. Here in Seattle, the World Cup, Robin Williams and the Super Bowl topped the list. But much more interesting is what people were actually trying to figure out on Google this year. The Top-10 "How To" questions for Seattle are a surprisingly diverse mix of practical and pop.
12 years ago

Sea-Tac Airport offering free gift wrapping on other side of security

A lot of people get to the airport with their beautifully wrapped Christmas presents, only to find they have to rip the paper off to get through security. But at Sea-Tac Airport, there's now help on the other side.
12 years ago

Snohomish County facing state’s first possible government shutdown

It sounds like something out of the other Washington, but Snohomish County could become the first municipality in our state to shut down over a budget impasse.
12 years ago

Remains of dozens of unclaimed deceased in Pierce County to be spread at sea

Dozens of people who've died in Pierce County over the years have never been claimed. And the Pierce County Medical Examiner says his office can no longer handle all of them, so he'll scatter their ashes at a special ceremony this week.
12 years ago

City says plans updated in case of long-term Alaskan Way Viaduct closure

Amid the increased concern about the Alaskan Way Viaduct in light of recent reports the ground around it has settled slightly, officials say they've updated plans to deal with an emergency closure if needed.
12 years ago

Amazon building in South Lake Union evacuated for bomb threat

A bomb threat shut down one of Amazon's main buildings in South Lake Union Monday morning.
12 years ago

Inspections continue in Pioneer Square as cracks cause concern about Bertha

One day after an apparently growing crack in a Pioneer Square street exacerbated worries about the potential impact of the Seattle tunnel project, the Washington State Department of Transportation says inspections continue to determine what, if anything, is actually going on.
12 years ago

Sandwich lovers rejoice, Paseo is reopening soon

Okay Paseo fans, you can officially stop freaking out about the loss of your beloved Cuban sandwich. It's coming back, and soon.
12 years ago

Drunk driver who killed two teens denied work release following families’ pleas

A convicted drunk driver who killed two Federal Way teens has been denied work release after an outpouring of opposition from the victims friends and families.
12 years ago

Growing crack closes Pioneer Square street near Bertha

A large crack discovered on a Pioneer Square street possibly tied to the Seattle tunnel project has prompted a temporary street closure as officials scrambled to respond Thursday afternoon.
12 years ago

Downtown Seattle business leaders cite losses, call for protest crackdown

Downtown Seattle business leaders say ongoing demonstrations have significantly hurt during the critical holiday season, and they're calling for the city and police to take new steps to cut down on the protests and prevent them from disrupting the downtown core.
12 years ago

Hope Solo files motion to dismiss assault charges

The lawyer for Seattle soccer star Hope Solo has filed a new motion to dismiss assault charges against her, saying one of the victims was actually the aggressor.
12 years ago

What are they building? Downtown Bellevue boom

Another construction crane will soon dot the Bellevue skyline, as work has begun on the city's newest downtown office building.
12 years ago

Former Seattle firefighters, girlfriend acquitted in Pioneer Square homeless beating

Two former Seattle firefighters and another woman charged with beating several homeless men in Pioneer Square have been acquitted.
12 years ago

Instagram on steroids: New Seattle company turning buildings into giant screens

Over the last two weeks, a handful of buildings in Seattle's Belltown, Capitol Hill and Downtown neighborhoods have become massive screens where everything from political statements to pictures submitted over the Internet are projected throughout the evening.
12 years ago

You need to make $75K if you want to buy a house in Seattle

We've all heard how expensive it's getting to live in Seattle, and a new report painfully bears that out for those struggling to find an affordable house in the Emerald City.
12 years ago

Blue Angels book return flights for next two Seafair summers

The Blue Angels have booked return flights to Seattle for the next two summers, announcing Tuesday they'll be back to headline the Boeing Seafair Air Show in 2015 and 2016.
12 years ago