Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Josh Kerns

Josh Kerns was formerly a reporter for KIRO Newsradio.

Curley family tearfully says goodbye to Santa

This Christmas was a bittersweet one for KIRO Radio's John Curley and his wife, who made the gut wrenching decision to finally admit to their two children Santa Claus doesn't actually exist.
12 years ago

Turning Tacoma Dome into world’s largest Andy Warhol could be costly, high maintenance

Tacoma's City Council will meet Tuesday to continue talks on whether it's feasible to wrap the Tacoma Dome in a vibrant yellow and orange flower print designed by iconic artist Andy Warhol.
12 years ago

Kirkland man’s massive Seahawks-inspired holiday lights put Clark Griswold to shame

Anthony Mish's Kirkland home looks like something right out of Chevy Chase's classic comedy Christmas Vacation, with around 150,000 lights topped by a 34 foot long, 14 foot tall handmade Seahawks logo.
12 years ago

Survey finds many Washington drivers hitting road high

Traffic safety advocates say the findings of a new survey on pot use and driving paints a troubling picture of people's willingness to get high and hit the road.
12 years ago

Seattle’s beloved Paseo could rise again after sale to new owner in bankruptcy court

There could be good news for those mourning the loss of Seattle's beloved Paseo. The bankrupt business has been sold at auction and could reopen.
12 years ago

Dori: Seattle Mayor Ed Murray’s weekend trip to DC ‘selfish, narcissistic’

I found this remarkable. So here it is the most important time of year for all of the businesses in your city. You had all of these protests going on in Seattle. You had people arrested. You've had a little bit of violence, you've had all kinds of problems.
12 years ago

Seattle photographer fights Pinterest, others to protect his art

If you were a baker and someone stole your bread every day after you put it on a store shelf, they'd be arrested. So shouldn't web sites that allow the unlimited posting of photos, music and other art without the creator's permission be held liable as well?
12 years ago

Driver killed in Seattle collision with train

One man is dead after crashing into a train Friday evening in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood.
12 years ago

Seattle police officer will not face felony charge for punching suspect in face

The King County Prosecutor's Office has decided not to file felony charges against a Seattle police officer caught on video punching a handcuffed, highly intoxicated woman, causing multiple fractures to her face.
12 years ago

Train derails in south Seattle, snarling traffic

A freight train that came off the tracks in south Seattle backed up traffic for several miles Friday afternoon.
12 years ago

Professional holiday light hangers seeing boom in business

With thousands of people ending up in emergency room's each year because of holiday lighting accidents, professional installation has become an increasingly popular option for many homeowners.
12 years ago

What are they building? New home of Allen Brain Institute takes shape in South Lake Union

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen can be credited with being the brains behind the dramatic development of Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood, so it's only fitting the Allen Institute for Brain Science will soon call the area home.
12 years ago

Tom and Curley poll: Cash or office party? Which would you prefer

It's office party time, and somewhat surprisingly, plenty still spawn all sorts of bad behavior.
12 years ago

Two men and a cat treated after Seattle McDonald’s pepper spray altercation

Medics were called to a Seattle McDonald's twice Thursday to treat several people and a cat, after a man who refused to leave was pepper sprayed in an altercation with an employee and a customer.
12 years ago

Al Gore comes to Inslee’s aid as governor launches preemptive campaign strike

It's nearly two years before the next gubernatorial election, but Washington Governor Jay Inslee is already pulling out the big guns to raise funds and send a warning shot at potential GOP challengers.
12 years ago

Protesters take to streets of Seattle, block traffic downtown

Several hundred demonstrators took to the streets of Seattle again Wednesday evening in the latest in a series of anti-police protests.
12 years ago

Kshama Sawant charged for SeaTac protest arrest

In the wake of widespread complaints about the way the Seattle Police Department handles property crimes, the department announced new steps Wednesday that include additional training for officers and potentially changing the way it handles 911 calls.
12 years ago

Seattle Police Department outlines new plan to improve property crime response

In the wake of widespread complaints about the way the Seattle Police Department handles property crimes, the Department announced new steps Wednesday that include additional training for officers and potentially changing the way it handles 911 calls.
12 years ago

At least 15 more women accuse Bremerton doctor of improper sexual contact

Police say at least 15 more women have alleged they were sexually assaulted by a Bremerton doctor after he was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of rape.
12 years ago

Salvation Army turns increasingly online to fill red kettles

For nearly 125 years, the Salvation Army's signature red kettles have been a fixture around Western Washington during the holidays. But with so many people doing their giving online or going cashless, the organization is hoping an increased digital effort will help fill the kettles.
12 years ago

6 families left homeless after scammer rents them all foreclosed home

At least six families are scrambling to find a new place to live after a scammer rented all of them a foreclosed Puyallup home.
12 years ago

Kirkland man arrested for threatening to kill Ferguson police officer

A Kirkland man previously convicted of several drug felonies has been arrested for allegedly threatening to kill former Ferguson, Mo. police officer Darren Wilson for the shooting of teen Michael Brown.
12 years ago

Superhero Phoenix Jones criticizes Seattle police handling of protests

Self-proclaimed 'superhero' Phoenix Jones is taking the Seattle Police Department to task for allowing recent protests to get violent, with property damage and even an officer injured without a single arrest.
12 years ago

Unapologetic protesters vow continued demonstrations in Seattle over Ferguson decision

Another protest is planned in downtown Seattle Monday evening as organizers vow to continue demonstrations over the Ferguson, Mo. grand jury decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson.
12 years ago